1969 510 Brake Master Cylinder

[Rick Davis]

I can't seem to find a replacement brake master cylinder for my 1969 510 anywhere?  Any ideas or does anyone know if there is a better option I can use one from a different car? I saw a power booster on someone's car once. Is that a good idea? And any ideas which one could be used? I did see a rebuild kit on ebay. It was 50 year old original but thought it might be dried out. Lol. Any thoughts appreciated. 

Rick

[datzenmike]

Has to be small enough diameter to fit beside the clutch master and the steering column below it. It may be on a pedestal but can't stick out too far or hits the left strut tower. The 610/710/B-210 and the 620 truck would be close. My 710 has larger Maxima struts with zx sized caliper and 15/16" master on the stock booster. Just love the feel of the brakes!

[yenpit]

Does your 1969 510 have a single brake master (1 line) or a dual/tandem brake master (2 lines)?  I'm betting that you actually have a 1968 510 with a single line brake master, yes?  The 1969-1973 brake masters are readily available online, although they are made in China junk.

 

PS does your car also have "suicide wipers", that pivot at the cowl at the outer points?  If so, your car is actually a 1968, that must have sat on the new car dealer lot until AFTER January 1st of 1969, thus titled as a 1969.  Many states did this & quite a few Japanese cars sat on lots, unsold! 

[banzai510(hainz)]

there are mostly 2 types. I think you can just slightly bent the lines to fit the dual cylinder ones

 

the single cyl are for the early early models. I had a new one but sold it years ago. Guys got those to clear the Mikunis carbs

Edited August 23, 2023 by banzai510(hainz)