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hwy61

New member, '81 F250. 5.8 With Brake Master Question

Just entered the Bullnose world and I'm enjoying it. Got the non runner to run, now I need it to stop! Here's a picture of the master that came off. Can't find one like it. Truck is new to me so I'm not sure this was the right one to begin with. Any clarification would be a big help. Thanks!

Gary Lewis

Re: New member, '81 F250. 5.8 With Brake Master Question

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Welcome! Glad you joined.

Where's home? I ask because we have a map (Bullnose Forum/Member's Map in the menu) and we can add you if we have a city or zip.

On the master cylinder, that looks like the right one. I'd recommend that you go to Rock Auto's site and see about getting one from them. This link should take you right to the master cylinder's for your truck. I hope.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

kramttocs

Re: New member, '81 F250. 5.8 With Brake Master Question

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Welcome!
Agree with Gary - looks right. Your local auto parts should have one on hand also. Last time I did it the core was $5.

Curious -does yours say Made In USA on it?

Scott
'Camano' 1986 F250 Supercab XLT Lariat 460/C6
'Chanute' 1980 F350 C&C 400/NP 435 - Gin Pole

But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio

hwy61

Re: New member, '81 F250. 5.8 With Brake Master Question

In reply to this post by Gary Lewis

The orientation of the front/back are different on the one I removed(it was leaking) Just trying to get the front/back correct...It's a remfg... I'm in NM!

Gary Lewis

Re: New member, '81 F250. 5.8 With Brake Master Question

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By golly, you are right. Here's your pic vs the master on Big Blue. And the lid looks backwards on yours.

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hwy61

Re: New member, '81 F250. 5.8 With Brake Master Question

I'm going with original and I'm guessing it'll be right.

kramttocs

Re: New member, '81 F250. 5.8 With Brake Master Question

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Huh, look at that.
Wonder where they found that one.

Scott
'Camano' 1986 F250 Supercab XLT Lariat 460/C6
'Chanute' 1980 F350 C&C 400/NP 435 - Gin Pole

But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio

Gary Lewis

Re: New member, '81 F250. 5.8 With Brake Master Question

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In reply to this post by hwy61

By "original", do you mean what one of the parts stores has? Or, do you mean buy one with the right part number? You can get the part number here: Documentation/Driveline/Brakes and then the Master Cyl's & Boosters tab.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

grumpin

Re: New member, '81 F250. 5.8 With Brake Master Question

Welcome!

Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona

hwy61

Re: New member, '81 F250. 5.8 With Brake Master Question

In reply to this post by Gary Lewis

I'm going to go with the one that is available at the parts store(though I'll try and take a part number from the list)...I checked a few different stores and they all came up with the unit with reversed reservoirs from mine. Large will go to front small to back and hopefully all will be right with the world!

Gary Lewis

Re: New member, '81 F250. 5.8 With Brake Master Question

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That should work perfectly. I think you currently have the wrong one.

Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile