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    Lost my brakes today. Kinda exciting considering the e brake doesn't work either. I'm pretty sure the master cylinder is the problem. No leakage from the wheel cylinders and I don't see any fluid anywhere. Does someone have a source for a rebuild kit? Would like to remain stock but I do have an M726 master from AB that I can use if I have to.

    Thanks,

    XJ

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    Wouldn't the MC from a M726 be the same as the M715? I'm confused by your comment are you saying you want to keep that M726 one if you can and just rebuild the original?

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    You can get the stock master at NAPA for less than $30 last I checked....have them look up the 66 model J truck in the book...they have a picture of the different masters and one is ours exactly.
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    Default m/cyl.

    now would be a great time to upgrade to the safer dual m/cyl.

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    And more important adjust your emergency brake.Its a life saver.

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    be safe upgrade the system with newer j10 parts. Single system brakes can kill.

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    Yes the duel system would be safer, but XJ may want to keep the truck all stock and original. There are some people out there who do want the truck as it was when it rolled out of the factory.

    I have a question and I know its been covered before but since we are starting fresh here on the new Zone.... Would a J10 MC be better than a Vet/Chevy one. I ask in would it be an easier fast switch than having to modify with the GM MC?

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    Quote Originally Posted by k8icu View Post
    Yes the duel system would be safer, but XJ may want to keep the truck all stock and original. There are some people out there who do want the truck as it was when it rolled out of the factory.

    I have a question and I know its been covered before but since we are starting fresh here on the new Zone.... Would a J10 MC be better than a Vet/Chevy one. I ask in would it be an easier fast switch than having to modify with the GM MC?
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    Id highly recommend doing the dual master cyl. deal as it gives you a safety feature when you have a brake failure. I lost brakes on my 725 and almost creamed my exes car, LOL! should have done it but the kids was in the car too so I killed the engine and let the clutch out to stop it and still missed it by a few inches. now I have power brakes and it stops real easy and could stop a deuce being pulled behind it with ease too.

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    One important point, unless the master cylinder has seperate reservoirs for each circuit, you will have limited chances to get stopped in the event of a failure since there is no safety valve to shut off to prevent loss of fluid. repeated pumps will drain the reservoir if both circuits draw from the same place.
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