Master Cylinder Remove and Replace for '41 Plymouth - LOL!

[rockable]

Today, I removed the master cylinder from my '41 but before I removed it, I had a real laugh with myself.

First, I put the car up on the lift and tried to figure out how to remove it. Nope, that ain't it.

Then, I let the car down, raised the hood and tried to figure out how to get it done from there. Nope, that ain't it.

Next, I raised the car back up again to confirm that it was not possible to remove it from the bottom. While looking, I looked for a removable panel above the MC which would allow access. Nope, didn't see one of those either.

Now, completely perplexed, I removed the rubber floor mat to learn that the entire front floor pan is removable! Now, it's easy to R&R the MC from this position. Well, it's easier.

I got it out, disassembled it and honed it. Tomorrow, I will bead blast the reservoir, clean it up and reassemble it. I also put Power Blast on all the tube and hose connections and the bleeder screws for the wheel cylinders. I'm tempted to rebuild the wheel cylinders while I'm at it but they aren't leaking. Recommendations?

[Rodney Bullock]

When I first started restoring my 1940 Plymouth I was told to remove the floor. I thought the guy was nuts. We removed the rubber mat and started removing the screws. I was surprized it took 10 min to do. My trans was not hooked up and the mounts were not there, I was amazed. The whole thing could be done right there in the car. I removed the master cly as well. When I put everything back together I had a guy make me a rug or carpet that was not held down my door sils. These cars are very serviceable.

I would by all means do the wheel cly as well. when it comes to trouble free driving. When the brakes are like new they make you feel alot better about driving long distances.

[rockable]

Stopping is infinitely more important that going. That's for sure.