Master Cylinder Mounting Plate and Brake Rod

Chad E532 · 01-10-2011, 01:42 PM

I am in the process of replacing the stock power brake booster and master cylinder on my 77 Camaro with a Wilwood aluminum piece. The issue I have come across is that Wilwood does not make (that I can find) an adapter plate to go from the 4 bolt vac booster mouting bolts to the 2 bolt master cylinder. Also, I need to find a brake rod that will work with the stock pedal but insert into the new master cylinder correctly. I would like to find a rod with some sort of retention feature that will stay captured in place to avoid the rod dropping like I have heard of some fellow racers having issues with in the past.
Any help locating a mounting adapter and brake rod recommendations will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Chad

FED 387 · 01-10-2011, 02:53 PM

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GTX JOHN · 01-10-2011, 08:06 PM

Take a look at Mopar 4 to 2 adaptor and adj. pushrod kit....looks like maybe it might wor

Ken Etter · 01-10-2011, 08:11 PM

I just redid my SS car this weekend. I ordered the brake rod kit from JerryBickel.com and used the correct rod end for my application. Do it right the first time.

Ed Fernandez · 01-10-2011, 08:16 PM

Ken,has it been determined what caused the problem with the brakes in the accident?
My understanding is firewall flex when holding down the pedal on the starting line can be the culprit.Hope your recovery is coming along well.

Ken Etter · 01-10-2011, 08:26 PM

I never got to see the car but I am pretty sure the rod came out and wedged on the floorboard. I tend to be heavy footed on the starting line. Probably had 1500# when I lifted which allowed the pedal to spring back. When I hit the pedal at the finish it didnt budge. My recovery is coming along. No more headaches but my foot is still messed up. Probably will be for life.

Chad E532 · 01-11-2011, 12:56 AM

Ken, That is exactly what I was looking for on the brake rod.
Thanks!

01-10-2011, 01:42 PM	#1
Chad E532 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lindstrom MN Posts: 156 Likes: 7 Liked 54 Times in 7 Posts	Master Cylinder Mounting Plate and Brake Rod I am in the process of replacing the stock power brake booster and master cylinder on my 77 Camaro with a Wilwood aluminum piece. The issue I have come across is that Wilwood does not make (that I can find) an adapter plate to go from the 4 bolt vac booster mouting bolts to the 2 bolt master cylinder. Also, I need to find a brake rod that will work with the stock pedal but insert into the new master cylinder correctly. I would like to find a rod with some sort of retention feature that will stay captured in place to avoid the rod dropping like I have heard of some fellow racers having issues with in the past. Any help locating a mounting adapter and brake rod recommendations will be appreciated. Thanks, Chad

01-10-2011, 02:53 PM	#2
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,416 Likes: 521 Liked 330 Times in 178 Posts	Re: Master Cylinder Mounting Plate and Brake Rod sent u a pm

01-10-2011, 08:06 PM	#3
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,728 Likes: 2,783 Liked 2,462 Times in 694 Posts	Re: Master Cylinder Mounting Plate and Brake Rod Take a look at Mopar 4 to 2 adaptor and adj. pushrod kit....looks like maybe it might wor

01-10-2011, 08:11 PM	#4
Ken Etter Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Riverside,Ca Posts: 112 Likes: 0 Liked 87 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Master Cylinder Mounting Plate and Brake Rod I just redid my SS car this weekend. I ordered the brake rod kit from JerryBickel.com and used the correct rod end for my application. Do it right the first time. __________________ Ken Etter 7375 STK/5 SS

01-10-2011, 08:16 PM	#5
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Master Cylinder Mounting Plate and Brake Rod Ken,has it been determined what caused the problem with the brakes in the accident? My understanding is firewall flex when holding down the pedal on the starting line can be the culprit.Hope your recovery is coming along well. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

01-10-2011, 08:26 PM	#6
Ken Etter Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Riverside,Ca Posts: 112 Likes: 0 Liked 87 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Master Cylinder Mounting Plate and Brake Rod I never got to see the car but I am pretty sure the rod came out and wedged on the floorboard. I tend to be heavy footed on the starting line. Probably had 1500# when I lifted which allowed the pedal to spring back. When I hit the pedal at the finish it didnt budge. My recovery is coming along. No more headaches but my foot is still messed up. Probably will be for life. __________________ Ken Etter 7375 STK/5 SS

01-11-2011, 12:56 AM	#7
Chad E532 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lindstrom MN Posts: 156 Likes: 7 Liked 54 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Master Cylinder Mounting Plate and Brake Rod Ken, That is exactly what I was looking for on the brake rod. Thanks!