Topic: Master cylinder finish 66 Disc

[MyRed66GT]

What would correct finish for master cylinder be? 66 GT Mustang disc brakes built in San Jose. I've seen most cast iron color with the plated cover. Then again I've heard masters were painted black along with the covers...

[J_Speegle]

Painted all (body, cap and retaining clips) semi-gloss black before it was installed (painted by the supplier)

[outlawincorporated]

+1 to Jeffs comments.

regards.

PHILL BERESFORD.
MELBOURNE.
AUSTRALIA.

[MyRed66GT]

Thanks!

[Richard P.]

I've just received my December 2013 issue of Mustang Monthly (M/M) and there is a article titled Identify Dual-Chamber Master Cylinder Caps. The article deals with concours detailing for 1967-1973 M/C caps. In the article the author (Marcus Anghel) states that " in 1966 Ford decided to start referencing its own brake fluid part number (C6AZ-19542-A) on M/C caps due to concerns about the higher temperatures created by front disc brakes" I sent a e-mail to the author asking if he knew when in 1966 did Ford start doing this. It sounds like he has done some research and I'm hoping to hear back from him.

[CharlesTurner]

Marcus posts on this forum.

[J_Speegle]

I've just received my December 2013 issue of Mustang Monthly (M/M) and there is a article titled Identify Dual-Chamber Master Cylinder Caps. The article deals with concours detailing for 1967-1973 M/C caps. In the article the author (Marcus Anghel) states that " in 1966 Ford decided to start referencing its own brake fluid part number (C6AZ-19542-A) on M/C caps due to concerns about the higher temperatures created by front disc brakes" I sent a e-mail to the author asking if he knew when in 1966 did Ford start doing this. It sounds like he has done some research and I'm hoping to hear back from him.

Date listed in the TSB's was March 26th  but the text does not specifically state Mustang though one would believe that it was an across the board change not just one car line. The challenge so far is finding late cars with a decal to support the text

Subject has been discussed here and on other sites a few times -

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=6157.msg35197#msg35197

[Richard P.]

In the article the author said that the decal was used on Fords with disc brakes. I've been around  Fords and do remember seeing the decals on the old cars. The reason given by the author for Ford doing this makes a lot of sense. The author states that the 1966 part number carried over into early 1967 Fords with the dual chamber M/C disc brake cars utilizing a different shape sticker than was used on the 1966 single chamber M/C.

[J_Speegle]

.............The author states that the 1966 part number carried over into early 1967 Fords with the dual chamber M/C disc brake cars utilizing a different shape sticker than was used on the 1966 single chamber M/C.

That's correct. As Charles mentioned Marus posted the basic article here for review before it was submitted

[Richard P.]

I must have missed the earlier posting.

[Anghelrestorations]

Richard I must have missed your email, but now see your posting here.  I try to keep up with the forums when I have extra time. 
To answer your question, I don't have an exact date when the C6 fluid was introduced only that general time.  What Jeff added here about the TSB would be a good reference but cant say exactly when things were done. 

[Richard P.]

Thanks for your reply Marcus. I sent the e-mail through M/M so maybe you haven't received it. I enjoyed reading your article. It makes a lot of sense.

[Anghelrestorations]

Ok, that's why.  Probably easiest to contact me thru these forums or thru my website directly. 
Glad the article made sense.  Working on several more right now. 

[MyRed66GT]

Second question...does the decal that was on the cover go on after paint? I'm assuming yes but wanted to check to make sure.

[Anghelrestorations]

Yes, paint first then the sticker was put on.  Plus its easier that way....