Brakes: Master cylinder question

[Bob Andrews]

Working on the 57 Provincial (finally). Car is getting complete new brakes- all new shoes, wheel cylinders, hoses, lines, and master.

Am currently looking for a master cylinder. I want to stay with a bolt-on single master, stock-type. My understanding is that a Wagner PN 2796 will fit (from Nate's site). Looking around I found a new one for a good price. However, the number shows as F2796. Is this the same? What does the 'F' denote?

A forum search did not turn up an answer to this, at least that I could find.

[Bob Andrews]

P.S. I did recall the below thread, but I'm not sure it answers my specific question:

http://forum.studebakerdriversclub.c...or-Disk-Brakes

Or maybe Warren did. Clarification?

[jimmijim8]

Same thing Bob. Some are U2796{united} give me a call. I bought 2 for the price of one. Fork truck parts supplier. jimmijim

[StudeDave57]

I've got two new ones on the shelf over at my shop- I'll try to remember to look at the boxes when I head over there a bit later today if you'd like...

[Bob Andrews]

Thanks Dave, but jimmijim hooked me up with the info. Should be all set- at least for now!

[Bob Andrews]

Question- What bore should this master be? We're thinking 1 1/8". Is this correct?

[Bob Andrews]

Sat. AM bump- Can anyone help with that bore size?

[jimmijim8]

2796 bore size = 1" jimmijim I ain't Lion

[52 Ragtop]

Bore size is 1".

Jim

[Bob Andrews]

So what size do I need for this car??

[DEEPNHOCK]

A bigger bore will give you a harder pedal push, but a shorter stroke.
(Unless you change your pivot point)

So what size do I need for this car??

[jimmijim8]

1 inch bore

I ain't Lion jimmijim

[StudeDave57]

Thanks Dave, but jimmijim hooked me up with the info. Should be all set- at least for now!

Good thing- 'cuz the box from NAPA had a different number on it,
as did the one from Studebakers NorthWest!!!



StudeDave '57

[Bob Andrews]

Thanks, all. I found prices for this master from $165 down to what I paid, which was $42 including shipping; quite a spread in maybe 15 minutes' worth of research. That's not CASO, that's just dilligence!

[jimmijim8]

Faso

Very good Bob. I'm tracking one now that's at 18.00. Frugal Arsse Studebaker Owner