Master Cylinders

Product Overview & Specifications

• In Stock, 8-Year Production Coverage
• Free Shipping to All 50 States, 3-7 Business Day Transit
• Dodge Shadow 1987-1994 Chrysler P-body compact
• Sister Plymouth Sundance Identical mechanical vehicle
• K-Car Derived Platform Heritage Final K-Car era 1994
• Iacocca Recovery Era Heritage 1979 federal loan guarantee
• Body Styles:
• 3-Door Hatchback Most common
• 5-Door Hatchback Family variant
• 2-Door Convertible 1991-1994 limited production collectible
• Engines Compatible:
• 2.2L K-Car I4 110 HP famous Chrysler 4-cylinder
• 2.5L K-Car I4 ~100 HP larger variant
• 2.5L Turbo I4 Shadow ES sport ~152 HP Shelby heritage
• 3.0L Mitsubishi 6G72 V6 ~141 HP joint-venture engine
• Transmissions:
• A413 3-Speed Automatic K-Car era
• A604 Ultradrive 4-Speed Automatic Notorious reliability issues
• 5-Speed Manual Common with Shadow ES
• FWD Only Throughout Production
• Trim Levels:
• Base, ES (Sport), Highline, Competition Edition
• Shadow ES Sport with 2.5L Turbo Hot hatch competition
• Successor:
• Dodge Neon 1995+ PL platform ending K-Car era
• Master Cylinder Construction:
• Dual-Circuit Design Federal mandate 1968+
• Aluminum or Cast Iron Body
• Plastic Reservoir with Level Indicator
• Primary and Secondary Pistons
• Return Springs
• Mounting to Brake Booster
• DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid Compatible
• 1000+ PSI Pressure Capacity
• Common Failure Modes:
• Internal Seal Failure Most common – pedal sinks to floor
• External Leak Fluid loss
• Reservoir Crack Age/heat damage
• Piston Sticking Corrosion or debris
• Fluid Contamination Moisture absorption
• Inspection:
• Pressure Tested
• No Leaks Verified
• Smooth Piston Operation
• Reservoir Intact
• Mounting Bolts Present
• Donor Vehicle Disclosed
• 100% Inspection Before Every Order Ships
• Good Salvage Donor Pool (8 years + Plymouth Sundance)
• 15 Day Replacement Warranty
• SAFETY-CRITICAL Component – Professional Installation Recommended