Dorman M19012 brake master cylinder for the 1953-1962 Chevrolet Corvette turns pedal force into hydraulic pressure for the brakes. It is a new unit made entirely of new materials and engineered to match the design, function and performance of the original master cylinder.
- Part of the Dorman First Stop line
- Cylinder housing made of cast iron
- All rubber components use an EPDM compound for resistance to glycol-based brake fluid
- Made to meet SAE International standards
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman M19012 brake master cylinder
- Fits: 1953-1962 Chevrolet Corvette
- Material: Cast iron
- Condition: New
A worn master cylinder can show up as a soft or sinking brake pedal, brake fluid seeping around the cylinder, or a fluid level that keeps dropping. These signs alone do not prove the master cylinder is the problem, since air in the brake lines can also give a soft pedal.
Fits
This master cylinder fits the 1953-1962 Chevrolet Corvette, and each car takes one.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Bore diameter: 1 in
- Rearward outlet size: 1/2-20
- Number of outlets: 1
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
Build and materials
- Material: cast iron
- Rubber components: EPDM compound
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: Taiwan
In the box
One master cylinder with its reservoir. Mounting hardware and a sensor are not included, and the old fasteners may not be reusable, so plan on new ones.
Interchange: 83-36101 · 100-3009 · M-82101 · 13-19012 · 10-19012 · 130.62101 · 355-47078
M900031 · MC250560 · 18010156 · 5454480 · MC19012 · F41584 · MC41584
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
83-36101, M900031, 100-3009, M-82101, 13-19012, 10-19012, 130.62101, MC250560, 355-47078, 18010156, 5454480, MC19012, F41584, MC41584
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dorman M19012 the right brake master cylinder for the 1953-1962 Chevrolet Corvette?
Yes. Dorman M19012 is listed for the 1953-1962 Chevrolet Corvette, and each car takes one.
Does the Dorman master cylinder come with the reservoir?
Yes. Dorman M19012 includes the reservoir. Mounting hardware and a sensor are not included.
What is the housing of this Dorman brake master cylinder made of?
The housing is cast iron. All the rubber components are an EPDM compound made to resist glycol-based brake fluid.
What is the bore diameter of this master cylinder?
The bore diameter is 1 in. The rearward outlet size is 1/2-20, and there is one outlet.
How can I tell if a master cylinder is leaking?
With the engine off, look for brake fluid wetness around the cylinder body or a reservoir level that keeps dropping. A shop can test the pedal and the hydraulic system.
