Replacing Master Cylinder

[ptstew]

I need to replace the master cylinder on FFR3121 which I built 10 years ago. The body was not on the car when I did the original brake installation. The MC seems much more difficult to access now. Any hints to make the repair go easier? Thanks, Phil

[Ray]

Other than removing the body, I think that if you remove the louvers you might (and I mean might) be able to access the m/c.

Ray

[skullandbones]

Phil,

I just put the body on mine. I agree with Ray that access thru the louver should work (one arm thru the louver and the other from the engine bay) I tried it and could reach that area easily. You will need help from inside the footbox but it can be done. I was looking at my access panel I installed for getting to the Wilwood cylinders in the top of the footbox. Oh well! I think you will do much better. Sometimes I really envy the coupe people with their flip front ends. I have got that flip front end idea rolling around as a future mod. It would be sexy and then you could get to most of your stuff. Good luck. Update us when you get into it. WEK.

[Bob Cowan]

I'v had mine in and out a couple of times over the years. Mine's not exactly stock, but it really wasn't that big of a deal.

Since you're replacing, you should consider one of these:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a256/bobcowan/MasterCylsmall-1.jpg

[ptstew]

Thanks for the comments. I think the tricky part is going to be under the driver foot well.
Phil