Master Cly Install Help

Tom Meyer · 02-14-2015, 02:02 PM

This mite come as a surprise to a lot of people but I am working on my race car and it is sat and I am looking for info. I have a Lamb master cly to install on my car. The front has what I believe to be 9/16 by 20 thread the rear is 1/2 by 20, without going looking on some old cars to get the line nuts that work does anybody offer new pieces that will work without having to stack different adaptors on it? I will be using 1/4 line for the rear [ still using the stock rear brakes] and 3/16 for the front with Lamb fronts. Also what line goes to the front and rear. Cars brakes worked ok back in the day with stock master with check valve removed for the fronts. Thanks for now Tom

Dallas Kelly · 02-14-2015, 09:30 PM

Tom, Roger Lamb did my entire brake system and furnished straight fittings for his master cylinder. During assembly I decided that banjo fittings would be more suitable and was able to purchase those from Jerry Bickel but I'm certain that either type fittings would be available from most full service chassis shops. Roger Lamb's instructions were to connect the front brakes to the outlet nearest the mounting flange (rear) and the rear brakes to the forward most fitting. Although I do have to say that I have seen several high-end cars with the brake connections in the opposite configuration (front-to-front/rear-to-rear). In support of Lamb, I can truly say that his products have been literally plug-and-play; not a single problem or adjustment required.

I don't know the answer to your install with 1/4" line on the rear, my lines are 3/16 both front and rear; that might make a call to Lamb worthwhile. Hope this helps.

GTX JOHN · 02-15-2015, 02:52 AM

We end up going to Pik a Part for 9/16 x 20. Can not find it elsewhere.
we run 3/16 everywhere. Front of cylinder goes to back or we can not
stop worth a darn. I would like to find the fitting elsewhere if anyone know.

Hans Olsson · 02-15-2015, 03:11 AM

This might be what you are looking for?

http://www.strangeengineering.net/dr...dapter-ea.html

http://www.strangeengineering.net/dr...dapter-ea.html

Alan Nyhus · 02-15-2015, 10:26 AM

Tom, it's likely a 9/16"X18. Dorman has what you need...here's a link to their catalog page:
http://www.dormanproducts.com/gsearc...d&q=brake+line

If you can't find them locally, let me know and I'll drop some in the mail to 'ya. -Al

Tom Meyer · 02-15-2015, 10:55 AM

Today I used a thread gauge to it and they are both 20 pitch with one being 1/2 rear the other is 9/16 front. I am looking for flare nuts to go onto the lines themselves no AN. As far as the 1/4 to the rear for the drum brakes that was the way it was since I have had the car [1983]. The master is a lite weight Chrysler unit with the Lamb no drop out rod. The local NAPA store did not show any. I will look at the dorman site to see if I can find some thing. Thanks for all the help. Tom

GTX JOHN · 02-15-2015, 01:54 PM

They are a 20 thread...That is exactly the problem!

Tom Meyer · 02-15-2015, 02:09 PM

John do you know what year they are off of, lots of old salvage yards in my area that I could look for. Thanks Tom

dwydendorf · 02-15-2015, 03:35 PM

Allstar performance has flare nuts with 1/2-20 thread for 3/16 brake line, p/n all50114 and 9/16- 18 thread for 1/4 line, p/n all50119. They also have adapters for 3/16 brake line to those threads. I beleive summit and jegs carries Allstar performance. Allstar performance is the house brand of Lane Automotive and Motor State distributing in Watervliet. Mi

Eman · 02-15-2015, 06:08 PM

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02-14-2015, 02:02 PM	#1
Tom Meyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pierce NE Posts: 900 Likes: 51 Liked 301 Times in 105 Posts	Master Cly Install Help This mite come as a surprise to a lot of people but I am working on my race car and it is sat and I am looking for info. I have a Lamb master cly to install on my car. The front has what I believe to be 9/16 by 20 thread the rear is 1/2 by 20, without going looking on some old cars to get the line nuts that work does anybody offer new pieces that will work without having to stack different adaptors on it? I will be using 1/4 line for the rear [ still using the stock rear brakes] and 3/16 for the front with Lamb fronts. Also what line goes to the front and rear. Cars brakes worked ok back in the day with stock master with check valve removed for the fronts. Thanks for now Tom __________________ Tom Meyer 5240 SS Stock ???

02-14-2015, 09:30 PM	#2
Dallas Kelly Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cleves, OH Posts: 141 Likes: 310 Liked 85 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Master Cly Install Help Tom, Roger Lamb did my entire brake system and furnished straight fittings for his master cylinder. During assembly I decided that banjo fittings would be more suitable and was able to purchase those from Jerry Bickel but I'm certain that either type fittings would be available from most full service chassis shops. Roger Lamb's instructions were to connect the front brakes to the outlet nearest the mounting flange (rear) and the rear brakes to the forward most fitting. Although I do have to say that I have seen several high-end cars with the brake connections in the opposite configuration (front-to-front/rear-to-rear). In support of Lamb, I can truly say that his products have been literally plug-and-play; not a single problem or adjustment required. I don't know the answer to your install with 1/4" line on the rear, my lines are 3/16 both front and rear; that might make a call to Lamb worthwhile. Hope this helps. Last edited by Dallas Kelly; 02-14-2015 at 09:35 PM.

02-15-2015, 02:52 AM	#3
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,530 Likes: 2,222 Liked 1,809 Times in 572 Posts	Re: Master Cly Install Help We end up going to Pik a Part for 9/16 x 20. Can not find it elsewhere. we run 3/16 everywhere. Front of cylinder goes to back or we can not stop worth a darn. I would like to find the fitting elsewhere if anyone know. __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock

02-15-2015, 03:11 AM	#4
Hans Olsson Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sweden Posts: 103 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Master Cly Install Help This might be what you are looking for? http://www.strangeengineering.net/dr...dapter-ea.html http://www.strangeengineering.net/dr...dapter-ea.html

02-15-2015, 10:26 AM	#5
Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,166 Likes: 1,018 Liked 762 Times in 226 Posts	Re: Master Cly Install Help Tom, it's likely a 9/16"X18. Dorman has what you need...here's a link to their catalog page: http://www.dormanproducts.com/gsearc...d&q=brake+line If you can't find them locally, let me know and I'll drop some in the mail to 'ya. -Al __________________ "That'll never work....."

02-15-2015, 10:55 AM	#6
Tom Meyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pierce NE Posts: 900 Likes: 51 Liked 301 Times in 105 Posts	Re: Master Cly Install Help Today I used a thread gauge to it and they are both 20 pitch with one being 1/2 rear the other is 9/16 front. I am looking for flare nuts to go onto the lines themselves no AN. As far as the 1/4 to the rear for the drum brakes that was the way it was since I have had the car [1983]. The master is a lite weight Chrysler unit with the Lamb no drop out rod. The local NAPA store did not show any. I will look at the dorman site to see if I can find some thing. Thanks for all the help. Tom __________________ Tom Meyer 5240 SS Stock ???

02-15-2015, 01:54 PM	#7
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,530 Likes: 2,222 Liked 1,809 Times in 572 Posts	Re: Master Cly Install Help They are a 20 thread...That is exactly the problem! __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock

02-15-2015, 02:09 PM	#8
Tom Meyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pierce NE Posts: 900 Likes: 51 Liked 301 Times in 105 Posts	Re: Master Cly Install Help John do you know what year they are off of, lots of old salvage yards in my area that I could look for. Thanks Tom __________________ Tom Meyer 5240 SS Stock ???

02-15-2015, 03:35 PM	#9
dwydendorf Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 162 Likes: 250 Liked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Master Cly Install Help Allstar performance has flare nuts with 1/2-20 thread for 3/16 brake line, p/n all50114 and 9/16- 18 thread for 1/4 line, p/n all50119. They also have adapters for 3/16 brake line to those threads. I beleive summit and jegs carries Allstar performance. Allstar performance is the house brand of Lane Automotive and Motor State distributing in Watervliet. Mi __________________ ss/gt 93 t-bird

02-15-2015, 06:08 PM	#10
Eman Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: E TN Posts: 442 Likes: 14 Liked 105 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Master Cly Install Help http://www.godmanhiperformance.com/i...ategory_id=146