Key Features
- Tilton 78 Series master cylinder with 3/4-inch bore and billet aluminum construction
- Direct-mount billet frame bracket bolts to original 4-speed chassis with zero flex
- Spherical bearing mount and one-piece piston/pushrod eliminates side thrust for consistent pedal feel
- Properly stroked for factory C3 pedal assembly - no pedal modifications required
- Includes 24-inch and 12-inch braided stainless lines with -4AN fittings
- Billet aluminum remote reservoir with braided supply line
- One-man bleeder kit included for fast, easy bleeding
- Made in the USA with lifetime technical support
Description
The factory mechanical clutch linkage on 1968-1979 C3 Corvettes is a maintenance headache - Z-bar pivots wear, firewall bushings deteriorate, and clutch feel becomes vague and inconsistent over time. This complete hydraulic clutch master kit eliminates the entire mechanical linkage and replaces it with smooth, maintenance-free hydraulic operation that delivers the same clutch feel mile after mile.
The heart of this kit is a Tilton 78 Series master cylinder featuring billet aluminum construction with proprietary low-friction coatings. The rear spherical bearing mount and one-piece piston/pushrod design eliminates side thrust into the cylinder bore - a common cause of binding and uneven wear in pivot-mount cylinders. This engineering delivers consistent, repeatable clutch engagement whether you are rowing through gears on a canyon road or sitting in traffic.
The included billet aluminum frame bracket mounts directly to the original 4-speed manual transmission chassis mounting points without modification. Unlike universal brackets that can flex under pedal pressure, this bracket provides a rigid mount that transfers all your pedal effort directly into clutch actuation. The 3/4-inch bore master cylinder is specifically stroked for factory C3 pedal geometry, so your original clutch pedal works without modification.
The kit includes both reservoir supply and slave cylinder lines with -4AN fittings for secure, leak-free connections. Note: This kit requires an original manual transmission frame or the addition of original Z-bar mounting brackets to an automatic frame. Slave cylinder sold separately. Pair with Tilton internal hydraulic release bearings for a complete hydraulic clutch solution. Made in the USA with lifetime technical support from MDL.
Kit Includes
- Tilton 78 Series master cylinder with 3/4-inch bore
- Billet aluminum frame mounting bracket
- Billet aluminum reservoir
- 24-inch braided stainless line with -4AN male-to-male adapter (reservoir to master cylinder)
- 12-inch braided stainless line with -4AN fitting
- -4AN 90-degree fitting for slave cylinder supply line
- Complete mounting hardware and fittings
- One-man bleeder kit
- Installation instructions
- Lifetime technical support