1964 VW Bug Master Cylinder Upgrade

[@garyjones2582]

Good to see you back in the lab again.. I was recently thinking of you that I hadn't seen any of your videos.. I hope all is well with you and your family.. Well I enjoyed your video, you do a very nice job on them.. Well thx for bringing us along on another adventure and you take care my friend and God Bless you and your family...

[@midwaygarage]

Thanks!

[@gabrielmarques4494]

Great video!

[@brianchisnell1548]

VW owners manual states to check fluid at each fill up. That's why the reservoir is located remotely. Also, that is why you have an emergency brake. This is not needed really. If you are losing fluid, you will notice if you are proactive.

[@bugnut82]

Yeah I was wondering about that. I daily drive a 62 with a single circuit, even though my brake system works extremely well and my emergency brake is adjusted properly I still wonder if I should upgrade to the Dual circuit or just get a new single Circuit Master cylinder as preventative maintenance.

[@LeonardoValente_]

Is this ok while running drums all around ?

[@midwaygarage]

Disc Brake conversion will be an upcoming video.

[@vayabroder729]

Yes; ‘67’s had dual master cylinders and had drums all around.

[@brianchisnell1548]

Of course! Drum brakes are awesome on a 1,600 lb. Bug. My '64 is all stock and original.

[@midwaygarage]

Nice!@@brianchisnell1548

[@iraforleiter7954]

How do you check/fill brake fluid reservoir after the body is back on the chassis??

[@midwaygarage]

Depending on which wheel you have, you can see it behind the wheel. To refill, you need to remove the wheel. There is a method of installing a tube into the MC and using the OG MC as a funnel. www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=724987

[@mish4776]

I'm going to put disc brakes on my 64 and have to replace master cylinder, what master cylinder are you using?

[@midwaygarage]

You should get a Large Bore Dual Circuit MC. I got this one, www.jbugs.com/product/16-9554.html Keep in mind you will either need a new Brake Fluid Reservoir www.jbugs.com/product/113611301L.html?rrec=true Or one that sits on the top www.jbugs.com/product/17-2878.html?rrec=true