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Big Jake Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2013 Posts: 16
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Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 2:09 pm Post subject: Master Cylinder Upgrade |
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Hello, I finally started my '64 project. Im looking for a master cylinder upgrade. As of right now I do not have one and have seen some with the reservoir attached. I tried searching and had no luck. Any help would be great, Thanks |
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Cerot Samba Member
Joined: September 04, 2008 Posts: 284 Location: Canada!
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Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 2:17 pm Post subject: |
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I just did the swap, all you really need is a master cylinder from a 68+ beetle, a reservoir, and 2 new stoplight switches. I got the reservoir from CIP1, you just pop the fill nipples off the new MC and stick the reservoir through the rubber gaskets. I was able to bend my old metal lines to fit the new MC, all but the one for the driver side front wheel which required a new line. Easy, just make sure you have the shoes out to full lock on all the wheels before you bleed or you will be bleeding for days. |
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Big Jake Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2013 Posts: 16
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Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 2:48 pm Post subject: |
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sounds good, ill give it a try. Thank You |
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Big Jake Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2013 Posts: 16
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Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 2:55 pm Post subject: |
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so the reservoir for the 68 will fit directly into the MC?
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I just did the swap, all you really need is a master cylinder from a 68+ beetle, a reservoir, and 2 new stoplight switches. I got the reservoir from CIP1, you just pop the fill nipples off the new MC and stick the reservoir through the rubber gaskets. I was able to bend my old metal lines to fit the new MC, all but the one for the driver side front wheel which required a new line. Easy, just make sure you have the shoes out to full lock on all the wheels before you bleed or you will be bleeding for days. |
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Zundfolge1432 Samba Member
Joined: June 13, 2004 Posts: 12468
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Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 3:24 pm Post subject: |
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No you'll need to locate the reservoir to gravity feed the master cylinder. Look at a 67 bug and if you can obtain that reservoir and dual feed lines, it makes for the cleanest most OG looking install. Some have installed Volvo cylinders with reservoir built in but in my opinion who wants to crawl under the car to fill and service not to mention it looks like shit |
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11056 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 8:42 am Post subject: |
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Search dual master as this topic is asked often.
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