Choosing the Right Master Cylinder for Your 1970 Plymouth Fury
Choosing the Right Master Cylinder for Your 1970 Plymouth Fury
When you’re bringing a classic car back to life, like this 1970 Plymouth Fury, you know that it’s all about getting things right down to the tiniest detail, and there’s nothing more critical than making sure all of the essential safety equipment works, like the brakes. And the first key component in achieving stopping power is the master cylinder. Once you find the right 1970 Plymouth Fury master cylinder, you will enjoy peace of mind that not only are you restoring your vehicle to its original condition but you also are getting a master cylinder that will not compromise safety on any level and help keep your ride running perform like a Fury masterpiece.
Why the Master Cylinder is Important
The master cylinder is the heart of your vehicle’s braking system. The master cylinder then converts that mechanical pressure into hydraulic pressure, which moves brake fluid to the front and rear brakes when you press the brake pedal. On a heavy beast like a 1970 Plymouth Fury, it's also important for the master cylinder to operate and provide good stopping power in a known, reliable and smooth manner in order to get consistent, decent stopping performance on the road.
Master cylinders may wear out or even corrode due to infrequent or low mileage use vehicles. Common signs of a faulty master cylinder include a low brake pedal, dirty brake fluid, and contaminated brake fluid. If you encounter any of these problems, you should give getting a new master cylinder top priority.
Locating the Right 1970 Plymouth Fury Master Cylinder
Not all master cylinders are the same—particularly in the old-car world. The 1970 Plymouth Fury was available in different trims and options such as manual, or power brakes, disc or drum, and various bore sizes. For fit and function, however, the replacement part should correspond to your specific model and brake type.
The best and most reliable source for a correct replacement is a vendor who specializes in vintage Mopar parts. Andy Bernbaum Auto Parts is a great place to go for both genuine and reproduction parts that are made to fit your old Plymouth. They carry 1970 Plymouth Fury master cylinder replacement that meets or exceeds your car's original factory specifications.
What to Look for in a Replacement
Here are a couple things you may want to keep in mind when picking out a master cylinder for your 1970 Fury:
Type of Brake System: Know whether your vehicle has disc/drum or drum/drum. The configuration dictates how master cylinders are designed.
Power vs. Manual Brakes: For some GM applications power brakes require a different master cylinder than manual brake systems.
Bore Size: The bore size determines how much fluid can be moved by the cylinder. BraeFeel will be compromised and braking performance will suffer if the incorrect size is used.
Authenticity vs. Performance Upgrades: Restorers are divided on whether to retain original OEM-style parts or upgrade for better performance. Select a man based on of your restoration needs.
Installation and Safety
Master cylinder replacement is a task that requires some degree of mechanical knowledge along with being impeccable in terms of "bench-bleeding" the unit and bleeding the brake lines. If you are not familiar with brakes, we recommend that you see a qualified mechanic or restoration expert.