Master Cylinder Reservoirs-front and back

[mytmatt]

I had the impression that the rear reservoir was for the rear brakes, front was for the front brakes. I just bled my front brakes only, and the rear reservoir needed fluid (drained as I bled the brakes), not the front. Can someone educate me as to what is going on here, please?

Matt

[FORDification]

As you've found out, it's the opposite of what you'd think. The front reservoir is for the rear brakes, the rear resevoir is for the front brakes. Most replacements now have a large rear reservoir and a small front. The large is always for the front brakes.

[mytmatt]

Thanks Keith! I am always looking to expand my knowledge of how my trucks works, and this is an interesting subject to learn about.

Matt

[FLATBEDFORD]

On my '70, the rear chamber is plumbed to the rear brakes. That's the way it was when I got it.

[FORDification]

Sounds like you need to do some re-plumbing.

[fordman]

yea that wrong. it takes a adapter to do it the right way.

[FLATBEDFORD]

As I recall, both chambers arethe same size. Drum brakes.

[ICEMAN6166]

it still makes a difference.

[fordman]

mine are different sized.

[19FORD67]

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[fordman]

bump why ? what is your question?

[19FORD67]

did you need a measurment off a bracket?