[T2] Can disc master cylinder be used with drum brakes?

[T2] Can disc master cylinder be used with drum brakes?

david raistrick keen at icantclick.org
Wed Jul 1 12:55:53 PDT 2020


yes.

but you can also use the drum master for the disks.   for aftermarket disk
conversions, this is usually the better choice anyway.  (I've written a lot
about this in the past....)



On Wed, Jul 1, 2020 at 3:47 PM Warren McKean <warren.p.mckean at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Gents:
> I have a 1970 Baywindow (bought new). I plan to upgrade to front disc
> brakes soon, but have an immediate need for a master brake cylinder. Can I
> use the brake cylinder that will be necessary for the front discs with my
> existing front/rear drums? Also, since most folks install discs in the
> front only, does the 1971 brake cylinder have a retention valve in the rear
> hydraulic line?
> Warren McKean
> 1970 Camper
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