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Topic: Master Cylinder for 1974 Base Engine Corvette Convertible.

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Master Cylinder for 1974 Base Engine Corvette Convertible.

Posted: 6/30/21 9:22am Message 1 of 9
CORVETTELOVER1960
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Good morning!

 

I took my 1974 Corvette Convertible to the shop recently for some brake related issue and they informed me that I would need to replace the Master Cylinder. Could anyone point me in the direction of a reliable part for a 1974 base engine (J) model?

 

Thanks in advance!




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Re: Master Cylinder for 1974 Base Engine Corvette Convertible.

Posted: 6/30/21 10:42am Message 2 of 9
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Rock Auto.




   

Re: Master Cylinder for 1974 Base Engine Corvette Convertible.

Posted: 6/30/21 12:30pm Message 3 of 9
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Might check some of the aftermarket Corvette suppliers that don't sell Chinese parts.




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Re: Master Cylinder for 1974 Base Engine Corvette Convertible.

Posted: 6/30/21 4:28pm Message 4 of 9
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Just an F.Y.I.   I.M.H.O.  The rock is not solid. 





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Re: Master Cylinder for 1974 Base Engine Corvette Convertible.

Posted: 6/30/21 9:07pm Message 5 of 9
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manchestershark said:

Just an F.Y.I.   I.M.H.O.  The rock is not solid. 



Well, they sell ACDelco master cylinders.  You think the Corvette aftermarket guys aren't selling Chi-nah parts?




   

Re: Master Cylinder for 1974 Base Engine Corvette Convertible.

Posted: 7/1/21 6:22am Message 6 of 9
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I'm aware of that! I have one, and it is causing me problems. 





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Re: Master Cylinder for 1974 Base Engine Corvette Convertible.

Posted: 7/1/21 7:03am Message 7 of 9
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Any chance you have a part number for this model? I need to figure out whether my C3 has powered brakes and disk breaks so I can order the right master cylinder.

 

Thank you!




Re: Master Cylinder for 1974 Base Engine Corvette Convertible.

Posted: 7/1/21 8:33am Message 8 of 9
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It has disc brakes. If the master cylinder is bolted to the firewall then it doesn't have power brakes. If it's bolted to a power brake booster which is bolted to the firewall than it does.




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Re: Master Cylinder for 1974 Base Engine Corvette Convertible.

Posted: 7/1/21 6:37pm Message 9 of 9
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Local parts houses will usually have new and/or reman master cylinders in stock. Haven't had any issues with any of the ones that I have used, so....

Oreilly Auto Parts



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