Let me start this post with I’m sorry. I’m just trying to make sure I don’t screw this up because I’m ballin on a budget here. To do the conversion I need to replace all of the wheel cylinders with 69 and newer cylinders and then use the more common 10mm fittings and line? Can I still use my old master cylinder? By old I mean I just bought it.
FJ40 9mm to 10mm conversion. (1 Viewer)
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I have a 1967
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I would but I really don’t have the extra money and plan on selling at completion.
then why bother doing any of the work?
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For the resale value. I deploy in about three months so I can’t finish it.
rkymtnflyfisher
Trout Bum
Make it look nice but leave a potential safety issue?
Nice.
Nice.
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How is it a safety issue if all of the fitting are new, the brakes are in good repair. Because I don’t want to run a dual system? I’m sure that’s saved about as many people as the TSA
rkymtnflyfisher
Trout Bum
Are you replacing all of the lines, end to end?
Replacing all of the rubber lines as well?
Replacing all of the rubber lines as well?
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Roger that
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The problem is all of the 9mm bits were frozen into the banjo fitting. From my understanding I can use later model wheel cylinders and just run new 10mm line.
rkymtnflyfisher
Trout Bum
Most of the older Cruisers get changed out to the dual reservoir masters, if you break a line or hose, or blow a piston, you will still have brakes via the other circuit.
You'll also find most of us keep our Cruisers for a while, when we go through a system we do it with purpose, safety always being a concern on older rigs.
Ever since you're most likely stationed at Hood I'll assume you're an Army guy, check out the link to the Veterans thread in my signature line.
We might give you s*** about stuff, but we are here to help.
You'll also find most of us keep our Cruisers for a while, when we go through a system we do it with purpose, safety always being a concern on older rigs.
Ever since you're most likely stationed at Hood I'll assume you're an Army guy, check out the link to the Veterans thread in my signature line.
We might give you s*** about stuff, but we are here to help.
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I’m familiar with how a dual reservoir system works, I’ve been a mechanic for over 20 years. I would love to keep this vehicle but it’s coming to an end because of the deployment. I’ve no problem with safety or upgrades but with a brand new master cylinder along with an entire system through to the brake pads being new, I don’t see an issue. I haven’t yet to hear if the parts I believe to be correct are, in fact, what I need. Thanks.
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No worries. I’ve found the 9mm to 10mm fitting for the master cylinder but am unsure of the wheel cylinders and lines to get there, hence my initial question. Master cylinder is brand new so I can’t rationally change it out.
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What year would be a bolt on replacement for the cylinders? I can always look into the swap of the master.
A new master cylinder is only $100. Why would you go through all this trouble and not spend the $100 on a dual circuit master cylinder?
