GM 409 Master cyl.

[L78steve]

Anyone know what application a BE stamped 409 master cylinder is for?

[Ls6 Ragtop]

1971 Chevelle with power disc brakes. Possibly 72 Chevelle as well.
Chris

[L78steve]

Thank you Chris.

[CamarosRus]

Looking for instructions/tutorial/video on how to compress, remove snap ring and disassemble ??????????

[70post]

Also used on '71/2 Olds Cutlass and 442 and Buick Skylark and GS. Not sure if used on Pontiacs of those two years.

[Jonesy]

1972 Chevelle for sure with PDB

[CamarosRus]

How do I compress the piece so as to remove the snap ring ?????

[Z282NV]

How do I compress the piece so as to remove the snap ring ?????

Check this YouTube video out at 2:26

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdHw46WWq6M

[70 copo]

if it is not seized simply push in on the center where the depress pin goes. if it is a bad core you might have to tap it it break it loose there is a spring pushing against you the entire time.

Easy way is with a helper.

[RamAirBirds]

Also for 1971 GTO....Was also supposed to be on the 1971 Firebird but many of those i have seen still some with the "EB" from 1970....
Odd...I don't think you were ever supposed to see these MC codes used 2 years in a row..
RA

[CamarosRus]

So far I cant get the secondary piston out of my 409 master cylinder......

What fluid should I pouring into bore to loosen things up ????

[Z282NV]

So far I cant get the secondary piston out of my 409 master cylinder......

What fluid should I pouring into bore to loosen things up ????

I would use WD40 and let it soak. You probably have to re-insert the primary spring assembly back in and hit it a few times to help dislodge the secondary spring assembly.

Once removed your going to have to access the condition of the bore. They can be honed to remove surface defects but it there is pitting or other scoring going on not sure I would rebuild it as it just may leak past the new seals on the rebuild kit.

[CamarosRus]

I was able to drill hole in primary piston and extract with slide hammer....

Any advice on how to drill into and pull out stuck secondary piston

[CamarosRus]

Was finally able to find a tool that could grab onto nipple end of secondary piston and remove...After cleaning ran a 3 Bladed Hone thru bore.....Minimal Pitting that I believe
will be Ok...

Now looking for 1970 MC Rebuild KIt that contains BOTH Pistons and Rubbers...
Measures 1 1/8" Bore

All kits Ive looked at Dont list 1970 application ????

https://www.classicindustries.com/product/mk501.html

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

Try Rock Auto!! I was able to get a rebuild kit thru them for my 70 Nova, which came with everything in the kit including pistons and seals.

[CamarosRus]

I could not find MC Rebuild Kits at RockAuto.com......I saw several brands of Aftermarket
Complete MC's....

Am I to buy a complete unit and xfer the guts into my 1970 "409" casting, EB stamped Housing ?????

[luv2sixty9]

Try Ken at Lonestar Caliper Co. He sells rebuild kits.

[CamarosRus]

Seeking info on 409 MC stamped "CF"

[CamarosRus]

Looks like Chris W answered my question in post #2......I have a "409" BE master cylinder and bought it in 2004 wanting a 70' Camaro "409" EB