Re: '90 master cyl on '86 5kTQ

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In a message dated 9/27/99 1:24:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
jfawcett@mail.win.org writes:

>  I bought a TAP upper strut bar for my 86 5kTQ the other
>  day.  It was used, and the guy said that it would fit 87 5kt through 90 or
>  91.  Anyway, I bought it, and it fits my 86, BUT, the master cylinder
>  reservoir doesn't clear it.  My question is, will the master from a 90 200
>  fit on my 86 5kTQ?  I think it would, but haven't looked into it much.
>  THe later one is shorter, and has the round reservoir, should clear with
>  no problem.  Anyway, any thoughts would be great.

One point to keep in mind is that you would be changing the bore diameter of 
the m/c by going to the 200 unit. 25mm vs your original 22mm. This may effect 
your pedal effort/feel. Are you running single or dual front piston front 
calipers? Perhaps it's a good time to upgrade to dual piston G60 fronts with 
the m/c upgrade? That would duplicate the OEM setup on the 200 and keep the 
designed-in feel proportionate.

Just a thought,
-Chris Semple
'coupla q's