65 Barracuda brake question.

[piperdrums]

I recently bought my 65 Cuda V8 273, it has front disc brakes with a dual reservoir master cylinder non power. Is this stock for this car?

Thanks.

 

[cosgig]

Could be because disc were an option starting in 65!! How bout a pic or 2!! One of the M/C and maybe one of the front brake with the wheel off!!

 

[Oklacarcollecto]

Disc brakes were available on a 1965 Barracuda. They would be Kelsey Hayes small bolt pattern if they are original. I am not sure when the dual master cylinder started but I think it would be correct on your disc brake car.

 

[RedFish]

Could be because disc were an option starting in 65!! How bout a pic or 2!! One of the M/C and maybe one of the front brake with the wheel off!!

Exactly. These cars are about 50 years old now. We cant assume any part is OEM today.

 

[66fs]

If the disc brakes were original, the master cylinder would have been single in 1965 and 1966. If you are driving it, I would keep the dual master cylinder.

 

[piperdrums]

Thanks for the info. I'll get some pics later off to work today.

 

[pishta]

factory 65 disk (dealer installed option) would have the same single pot M/C with a "donut" add on reservoir on top and a longer cap bolt. Keep the Dual, its a better safer setup. make sure you have a combo or proportioning valve somewhere. I got mine off a disk/drum car.

 

[Tadams]

Wish my Formula S had that set-up. I have drums all around

 

[chryslerfat]

Wish my Formula S had that set-up. I have drums all around

I hear you. It takes alot of coin to convert it now days.

 

[piperdrums]

Thanks for all the info guys.