65 New Yorker, first project car

[Big_John]

I have a 66 Newport and at a minimum would like to get a dual master cylinder. Any suggestions, the car has a single chamber, power drums.

I've done this conversion a few times now.

The drum brake MC fits a bunch of cars and as said, a listing for a '67 Chrysler with drum brakes will get you what you want. As said, it bolts right up.

As @Scoopy G mentioned, Inline Tube has a distribution block that will work very well. I'll take it a step farther and suggest looking at this: 1965-66 Dodge C-Body Dual Master Conversion M/C Lines w/Block, OE Steel I suggest this as it will have all the correct fittings for the MC. It's a little pricey, but it might save some work and searching for the correct MC fittings.

A couple things... First, remember that the front half of the new MC goes to the rear brakes and rear half to the front brakes. I'd suggest replacing all three rubber brake lines if it hasn't already been done and if you are ever thinking of going to DOT5 silicone brake fluid, this is a good time to do that. I'd at least flush the old fluid. Also, if you have the factory Auto Pilot (cruise control), the new MC will interfere with it.

 

[Ripinator]

It would probably help a lot if you gave us some idea about what the mechanical issues are. Don't give an "everything" answer... You need to methodically list what the car needs and then prioritize. Then you need to look at that list and ask what you can do yourself. Always put brakes first with suspension being a very close second.

Once you have figured that out then that will help find the proper shop. For example, if you need suspension work, you might not want to go to a shop that specializes in air conditioning. With that in mind, there are a lot of jobs that can be done at home without needing years of mechanical experience... and some that an inexperienced guy might want to have someone else do.

Another thing that I see here quite often is getting bad advice from mechanics. A lot of the "updates" that are recommended are just good ways to waste your mo

Always put brakes first with suspension being a very close second.

@Ross Wooldridge

 

[Richard54]

Thanks. It looks like NAPA has a booster and MC for a ‘67. I’ve had decent luck with them over the years, for this application, have you?