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    hey guys. im new to the forum. i just got a 67 m715 and it has turned out to be quite a project. i have had to run new brake lines and got that all done to find the wheel cylinders are rusted beyond repair. what kind will fit? it already has a power brake conversion and a chevy 400 if you need to know this. thanks. This forum has already helped me tons. but i was unable to find this info with the search.

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    check out this thread Wheel cylinders to Vette master cylinder Q's

    Quick search in Modified section. This has been done with a lot of success. Good luck!
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    Many of us use a modern wheel cylinder from a Ford application. It has all the same specs as the stock ones with 2 exceptions:

    These have stainless steel pistons in them...good!!
    The bolt pattern is slightly different...the holes in the backing plate need to be a little lower...about 1/4 or 1/3 of the hole size. I used a rat tail file and opened mine up...a rotary file will work fine as well.
    I did use a washer on the bolts because of the larger opening.

    Heres a thread showing everything with the part numbers...remember, front and rear are the same on the same side...left and right are different:

    Wheel Cylinder Conversion
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    thanks guys sound like the e-350's are what im gona use. are there any brake hoses that are a direct fit?

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    The rubber lines? Not aftermarket...I know VPW had a batch made in new materials that will fit the stock setup...
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    Memphis Equipment has new versions of the original wheel cylinders

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    I sent mine to Hagens Auto Parts here in WA (http://www.hagensautoparts.com/) and had them resleeved in stainless. It wasn't too terribly expensive and they work really nice! No modifications necessary.
    1967 M715 w/ 454 and TH400

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