Master cylinders

[Bill Salser]

Since most of the master cylinders on a T-bucket are located under the car, is there a dust cover made to keep water out of the back of the master cylinder or is just left open.

[Bill Cleveland]

Most MC's that I know of do not have any opening that water could enter. There is a rubber boot where the pedal actuating rod enters the MC, but again not a concern for water entry, unless it is torn or missing. Here's what I am using . . .
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[Bill Salser]

Bill what I was referring to is the open area where the push rod from the brake pedal enters the piston.

[mike wade]

Bill what I was referring to is the open area where the push rod from the brake pedal enters the piston.

Bill on any master cycl I know of, if it was taking on water from outside you will first have a Brake Fluid leak that it would then take on water only after the fluid was gone.............

[Bill Cleveland]

Bill what I was referring to is the open area where the push rod from the brake pedal enters the piston.

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Again, there should be a rubber boot over this area, and like Mike said, little chance for water ingestion as long as there is fluid in the MC.
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[Kevin Seward]

I have confirmed my understanding of brake hoses. I will paste the answer below. The answer explains why keeping flexible lines as short as possible is very important. And braided lines is preferred.

"Yes, brake hoses can absorb moisture, which can lead to contamination of the brake fluid over time. This is why it's important to regularly check and replace brake hoses as part of vehicle maintenance."

[Bill Salser]

The rubber boot is what I was asking about as I have not been able to find one, so I wondered what everybody else was using.

[mike wade]

The rubber boot is what I was asking about as I have not been able to find one, so I wondered what everybody else was using.

Bill in all my years of driving T Buckets and other cars with no cover on the rod I have never been able to see where the water can get into the Master that way........Again if it is full of Brake Fluid it will make a leak long before it will take on water..........