In search of the best 5/8" tandem brake master cylinder

PostPost by: Sea Ranch » Wed Jun 16, 2021 1:06 am

Greetings, Snowy Elan!

Yes, I'm on the road now :) Sorry didn't let you know.

Hope you're getting close yourself :)
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PostPost by: 2cams70 » Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:39 am

Note certain models of Ford Escorts had a non-servo tandem master cylinder. Probably the Elan with tandem cylinder had something borrowed from the English Ford parts bin originally.

I don't know the bore specifications of this MC off hand but can probably look them up if anyone is interested.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363434413904 ... SwfZdgvRL8
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PostPost by: vstibbard » Wed Jun 16, 2021 9:26 am

I've fitted the Datsun/Nissan 11/16th to a number of Elans, using either with remote reservoirs or two of the small reservoirs but need to check regularly. Used in conjunction with std elan and +2 calipers, being aluminium its also lighter than the stock MC!!
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PostPost by: mikealdren » Wed Jun 16, 2021 12:56 pm

2cams70 wrote:Note certain models of Ford Escorts had a non-servo tandem master cylinder. Probably the Elan with tandem cylinder had something borrowed from the English Ford parts bin originally.

I don't know the bore specifications of this MC off hand but can probably look them up if anyone is interested.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363434413904 ... SwfZdgvRL8


Unfortunately the mounting holes are spaced horizontally not vertically so they won't fit a std +2 pedal box.
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