Joined: Sun Oct 09 2005, 08:35PM
Location: Cleveland, Oh
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Is there any difference for 1971 Mopar master cylinders for non power drum brakes for C/B/A body cars. Does each body class use a different master even if its for non power drums x4?
Joined: Mon Oct 31 2005, 12:48PM
Location: Bakersfield, California
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Chris, I know there is a differnece between drum and disk master cylinders, but I don't know if there is a difference between power and non. I would not think so. Have you called a parts store? A good one would know.
If you don't mind making a long-distance call, dial 661-399-5506. That's Oildale Auto Parts in the Oildale area of Bakersfield. Ask for Mike. If he doesn't know, call 661-393-2841. That's Dick's Automotive, ask for Chris. He WILL know.
Joined: Mon Oct 10 2005, 12:14PM
Location: Rochester IN
Posts: 152
goto auto zone or advance auto's web site and look up part #s. I just got a new master cylinder at auto zone for my 67 New Yorker (power 4 drum for $17.00. Last year got one for my 69 Fury III (non power 4 drum) for about the same price.
Joined: Fri Oct 07 2005, 12:03PM
Location: Central Ky.
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The only thing to watch is whether it has the groove in the inside for the pushrod retainer grommet.
Non power master cylinders have a groove inside the end where the Pedal pushrod goes in for the rubber grommet ( pushrod retainer ) to snap into.....the power ones don't ( sometimes ) have this.
Just make sure there's a groove in there for the pushrod to stay in or it could fall out if the pedal was pulled up. this has happened when somebody didn't check resulting in complete loss of braking ( bad thing! ).
It's a pretty shallow croove, just enough for the grommet to snap into. That's why the non power ones are such a bear to get off the pushrods.
Theotherdifference between the body styles might be a bore-size difference on the piston in them. The bottom line.... a smaller bore will give ya a hardepedal feel & a bigger bore will give you a softer feel. I would think the smaller bores would be for the lighter cars & bigger bore for the heavier but can't back that up.
Here's another difference body-style wise.... The A-body Master cylinders slip over studs coming outta the firewall & the B & C's have the studs on the Master cylinder going thru the firewall with nuts inside the car.
Confused yet?
Edit...I agre with the above, just go see if ya can get the correct MC for the C-body....They're cheap for a drum MC. <span class='smallblacktext'>[ Edited Tue Jan 10 2006, 04:07PM ]</span>
Joined: Sun Oct 09 2005, 08:35PM
Location: Cleveland, Oh
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Thanks guys. The reason I asked is that Thomas Sestak Collector Car Parts on eBay has Bendix reman master cylinders for 1. Dodge Charger 71-72 for 32.99 2. Dodge Challenger 71-72for 28.99 3. Barracuda 71-72 for 27.99
Each picture in auction is the same.
I already checked local Auto Zone and a master cylinder new is $35.99 $13.99 for reman. they list the same part number for any Mopar master cylinder non power drum brake use for 71-72. At least the ones I had the kid check. They all listed the same part.
Auto Zone sells Fenco new and reman. eBay seller has reman Bendix.
My ? is reman Bendix, New Fenco or reman Fenco.
Pros and Cons. I like new for 35.99 over reman but I don't know Fenco brand. Might be made in China. Of course any problem and I take it right back to A.Z.
Bendix is a name I at least know and trust.
No hurry. Just starting to get some parts together for warmer weather.\
Right now have other project. Just painted a yard fender for my dtr's Eclipse that kissed a guardrail. Gotta pull some metal to attach the head lights too. She's fine, the car was a beater to start with.
Joined: Sun Oct 09 2005, 08:35PM
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Sean,
It's amazing what coat hangers, duct tape and some rattle can paint can do! LOL I'd been driving the Eclipse since my Camry went to the crusher a few months ago. Got a Stratus 2 weeks ago just before the 1st.
Gotta tell ya about the tranny in the Eclipse when I see ya. I think I might keep the Eclipse on the road this winter to pamper the Strauts from the snow and ice for awhile.