Dual Master cylinder that fits my 52' B3

[Ammo]

I've been all through the archives looking for ideas, manufacturers, and part numbers for dual M.S. that fit my truck. My current M.S. has some pretty good pitting so I need to re-sleeve, or replace, anyhow-- might as go the safer route.

Sticking with the 4 wheel drums and I also have a remote booster (if it works is another story). Looking for a good replacement that I can source locally (NAPA/Car Quest). Any help is appreciated.

[Ammo]

I suspect this is a topic that has been beat to death-- judging by a lack of response. I've decided to keep the original and have it re-sleeved. I'll look through the archives to find someone who performs this service.

[Greg Coffin]

If you have a slope top master, keep it and get it resleeved. A stainless steel sleeve will last a lifetime. I tossed my original master years ago and wish I'd kept it.

There is no off-the-shelf dual circuit master cylinder that will bolt up in the original location. Also, you will need 2 remote boosters to get power brakes on both brake circuits.

If you are looking for an easy way to have a dual circuit master cylinder and power brakes, I sell a bracket kit that will let you install that and keep your original pedal. Email me if you are interested - click on my name in the upper left corner of this post and hit the email link. More details can be seen here

[Doc Dave]

I've been all through the archives looking for ideas, manufacturers, and part numbers for dual M.S. that fit my truck. My current M.S. has some pretty good pitting so I need to re-sleeve, or replace, anyhow-- might as go the safer route.

Sticking with the 4 wheel drums and I also have a remote booster (if it works is another story). Looking for a good replacement that I can source locally (NAPA/Car Quest). Any help is appreciated.

On my '52 I have the replacement single master, and also a midland booster for all four drum brakes. This makes a HUGE difference on braking performance.
I think VPW has these boosters and probably the number is available. Also, if you source a used one you can get it rebuilt, but that is not cheap.

There is a link on the best of the forum section I think on Joe's page callled Ken and Lindas power wagon page. They adapted a dual chamber master to the older power wagon. They might have done what Greg has done, not sure.

[Greg Coffin]

Ken and Linda's page shows how to mount a dual circuit master cylinder in the factory location. It looks like it fits pretty well. I don't remember any details on how it performed, or what the bore size was. There isn't enough room to mount a vacuum booster, so you would have to run 2 remote Midland boosters somewhere.

My kit mounts a standard vacuum booster and master cylinder under the floor of the cab.

[Ammo]

I've decided to keep everything on the truck stock. I don't think there is a replacement part on this PW. It sat in a firehouse surplus storage shed for a lot of years. Has 8000 miles so I think it will be more valuable left stock.

Just boxed up to sent to Apple Hydraulics in N.Y..

Thanks for the advice and links to help me out.

[Greg Coffin]

Sounds good, keep us informed on the restoration.