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Dorman M101266 Brake Master Cylinder
Overview of Dorman Brake Master Cylinder M101266
The Dorman Brake Master Cylinder M101266 is designed for reliable brake hydraulics performance in select Chevrolet and GMC trucks and SUVs. This master cylinder includes a reservoir and is engineered to meet the specific needs of vehicles like the Chevrolet C10 Suburban and GMC K2500 Suburban.
- Master cylinder bore diameter: 1.25 inches
- Constructed from durable cast iron material
- Includes reservoir for fluid storage
- Two outlet ports for brake line connections
- Rearward outlet size: 1/2-20 thread
- Secondary outlet thread diameter: 9/16-18
- Package contains the master cylinder only; mounting hardware not included
Detailed Product Description
The Dorman M101266 brake master cylinder is built with a 1.25-inch bore diameter and cast iron construction to provide consistent hydraulic pressure for braking systems. It features two outlets with specific thread sizes—1/2-20 for the rearward outlet and 9/16-18 for the secondary outlet—ensuring compatibility with the brake lines on Chevrolet and GMC trucks such as the C20, C2500, and P3500 models. The included reservoir allows for proper brake fluid containment and circulation, essential for maintaining brake system integrity. This master cylinder is designed to replace original equipment components and restore proper brake function.
Compatible Vehicles and Applications
This brake master cylinder is compatible with a range of Chevrolet and GMC trucks and SUVs, including:
- Chevrolet C10 Suburban, C20, C20 Suburban, C30
- Chevrolet C2500, C2500 Suburban
- GMC G30, K10 Suburban, K20, K20 Suburban
- GMC K2500, K2500 Suburban, P20, P30, P2500, P3500
Common Issues Addressed by This Master Cylinder
- Brake pedal sinking or sponginess due to internal leaks
- Brake fluid leaks around the master cylinder
- Reduced braking performance or uneven brake pressure
- Contaminated or damaged brake fluid reservoir
- Failure of the original master cylinder causing brake system warning lights
Installation Notes and Tips
- Ensure the brake system is properly bled after installation to remove air
- Verify thread sizes (1/2-20 and 9/16-18) match brake line fittings
- Mounting hardware is not included; reuse original hardware or source separately
- Inspect brake lines and hoses for wear during installation
- Follow vehicle-specific service manual instructions for removal and installation
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Dorman manufactures this brake master cylinder to meet or exceed OEM specifications for durability and performance. The cast iron construction provides long-lasting strength under demanding conditions. While mounting hardware is not included, the product undergoes quality checks to ensure proper fit and function. Warranty coverage details should be confirmed with the point of purchase or manufacturer documentation.
| Brand | Dorman |
|---|---|
| Part Number | M101266 |
| Master Cylinder Bore Diameter | 1.25 |
| Master Cylinder Material | Cast Iron |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Number of Outlets | 2 |
| Package Contents | Master Cylinder |
| Rearward Outlet Size | 1/2-20 |
| Reservoir Included | Yes |
| Secondary Outlet Thread Diameter | 9/16-18 |
| Sensor Included | No |
This part fits 90 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Chevrolet | P20 | GAS | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. |
| 1984 | GMC | P2500 | GAS | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. |
| 1983 | Chevrolet | G30 | N/A | For vehicles with Single Rear Wheel (SRW), the brake master cylinder bore size is 1.25 inches. | |
| 1983 | Chevrolet | P20 | GAS | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. |
| 1983 | GMC | G3500 | N/A | For vehicles with Single Rear Wheel (SRW), the brake master cylinder bore size is 1.25 inches. | |
| 1983 | GMC | P2500 | GAS | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | G30 | N/A | For vehicles with Single Rear Wheel (SRW), the brake master cylinder bore size is 1.25 inches. | |
| 1982 | Chevrolet | P20 | GAS | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. |
| 1982 | GMC | G3500 | N/A | For vehicles with Single Rear Wheel (SRW), the brake master cylinder bore size is 1.25 inches. | |
| 1982 | GMC | P2500 | GAS | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | G30 | N/A | For vehicles with Single Rear Wheel (SRW), the brake master cylinder bore size is 1.25 inches. | |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | P20 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1981 | Chevrolet | P30 | N/A | For vehicles with a GVW of 7,600 to 8,200 lbs, with a bore size of 1.25 inches, excluding Motorhome Chassis. | |
| 1981 | GMC | G3500 | N/A | For vehicles with Single Rear Wheel (SRW), the brake master cylinder bore size is 1.25 inches. | |
| 1981 | GMC | P2500 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1981 | GMC | P3500 | N/A | For vehicles with a GVW of 7,600 to 8,200 lbs, with a bore size of 1.25 inches, excluding Motorhome Chassis. | |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | C20 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | C30 | N/A | Fitment: 6,600-8,200 Lb. GVW, 1.25 In. Bore | |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | G30 | N/A | 7,700 to 8,400 Lb. GVW, Bore: 1.25 In. | |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | K20 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | K20 Suburban | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | P20 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1980 | Chevrolet | P30 | N/A | For vehicles with a GVW of 7,600 to 8,200 lbs, with a bore size of 1.25 inches, excluding Motorhome Chassis. | |
| 1980 | GMC | C2500 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1980 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1980 | GMC | G3500 | N/A | 7,700 to 8,400 Lb. GVW, Bore: 1.25 In. | |
| 1980 | GMC | K2500 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1980 | GMC | K2500 Suburban | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1980 | GMC | P2500 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1980 | GMC | P3500 | N/A | For vehicles with a GVW of 7,600 to 8,200 lbs, with a bore size of 1.25 inches, excluding Motorhome Chassis. | |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | C20 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | C30 | N/A | Fitment: 6,600-8,200 Lb. GVW, 1.25 In. Bore | |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | G30 | N/A | 7,700 to 8,400 Lb. GVW, Bore: 1.25 In. | |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | K20 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | K20 Suburban | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | P20 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1979 | Chevrolet | P30 | N/A | For vehicles with a GVW of 7,600 to 8,200 lbs, with a bore size of 1.25 inches, excluding Motorhome Chassis. | |
| 1979 | GMC | C2500 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1979 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1979 | GMC | G3500 | N/A | 7,700 to 8,400 Lb. GVW, Bore: 1.25 In. | |
| 1979 | GMC | K2500 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1979 | GMC | K2500 Suburban | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1979 | GMC | P2500 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1979 | GMC | P3500 | N/A | For vehicles with a GVW of 7,600 to 8,200 lbs, with a bore size of 1.25 inches, excluding Motorhome Chassis. | |
| 1978 | Chevrolet | C20 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1978 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1978 | Chevrolet | C30 | N/A | Fitment: 6,600-8,200 Lb. GVW, 1.25 In. Bore | |
| 1978 | Chevrolet | G30 | N/A | 7,700 to 8,400 Lb. GVW, Bore: 1.25 In. | |
| 1978 | Chevrolet | K20 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1978 | Chevrolet | K20 Suburban | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1978 | Chevrolet | P20 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1978 | Chevrolet | P30 | N/A | For vehicles with a GVW of 7,600 to 8,200 lbs, with a bore size of 1.25 inches, excluding Motorhome Chassis. | |
| 1978 | GMC | G35 | N/A | 7,700 to 8,400 Lb. GVW, Bore: 1.25 In. | |
| 1977 | Chevrolet | C20 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1977 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1977 | Chevrolet | C30 | N/A | Fitment: 6,600-8,200 Lb. GVW, 1.25 In. Bore | |
| 1977 | Chevrolet | G30 | N/A | 7,700 to 8,400 Lb. GVW, Bore: 1.25 In. | |
| 1977 | Chevrolet | K20 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1977 | Chevrolet | K20 Suburban | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1977 | Chevrolet | P20 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1977 | Chevrolet | P30 | N/A | For vehicles with a GVW of 7,600 to 8,200 lbs, with a bore size of 1.25 inches, excluding Motorhome Chassis. | |
| 1977 | GMC | G35 | N/A | 7,700 to 8,400 Lb. GVW, Bore: 1.25 In. | |
| 1976 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | N/A | Fitment: Compatible with 13-inch brakes. | |
| 1976 | Chevrolet | C20 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1976 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1976 | Chevrolet | C30 | N/A | Fitment: 6,600-8,200 Lb. GVW, 1.25 In. Bore | |
| 1976 | Chevrolet | G30 | N/A | 7,700 to 8,400 Lb. GVW, Bore: 1.25 In. | |
| 1976 | Chevrolet | K10 Suburban | N/A | Fitment: Compatible with 13-inch brakes. | |
| 1976 | Chevrolet | K20 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1976 | Chevrolet | K20 Suburban | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1976 | Chevrolet | P20 | N/A | Brake Master Cylinder fits 13-inch brakes with a 1.25 inch bore size. | |
| 1976 | Chevrolet | P30 | N/A | For vehicles with a GVW of 7,600 to 8,200 lbs, with a bore size of 1.25 inches, excluding Motorhome Chassis. | |
| 1976 | GMC | G35 | N/A | 7,700 to 8,400 Lb. GVW, Bore: 1.25 In. | |
| 1975 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | N/A | Fitment: Compatible with 13-inch brakes. | |
| 1975 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | N/A | 3/4 Ton with 11" Brake Compatibility | |
| 1975 | Chevrolet | C20 | N/A | Verify vehicle compatibility before purchasing 1.25" bore size drum brake wheel cylinder. | |
| 1975 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | N/A | Verify vehicle compatibility before purchasing 1.25" bore size drum brake wheel cylinder. | |
| 1975 | Chevrolet | C30 | N/A | Fitment: 6,600-8,200 Lb. GVW, 1.25 In. Bore | |
| 1975 | Chevrolet | G30 | N/A | 6,400 to 8,400 Lb. GVW; Bore: 1.25 In. | |
| 1975 | Chevrolet | K10 Suburban | N/A | Fitment: Compatible with 13-inch brakes. | |
| 1975 | Chevrolet | K10 Suburban | N/A | 3/4 Ton with 11" Brake Compatibility | |
| 1975 | Chevrolet | K20 | N/A | Verify vehicle compatibility before purchasing 1.25" bore size drum brake wheel cylinder. | |
| 1975 | Chevrolet | K20 Suburban | N/A | Verify vehicle compatibility before purchasing 1.25" bore size drum brake wheel cylinder. | |
| 1975 | Chevrolet | P20 | N/A | Verify vehicle compatibility before purchasing 1.25" bore size drum brake wheel cylinder. | |
| 1975 | Chevrolet | P30 | N/A | For vehicles with a GVW of 7,600 to 8,200 lbs, with a bore size of 1.25 inches, excluding Motorhome Chassis. | |
| 1975 | GMC | G35 | N/A | 6,400 to 8,400 Lb. GVW; Bore: 1.25 In. | |
| 1974 | GMC | G35/G3500 Van | N/A | 6,400 to 8,400 Lb. GVW; Bore: 1.25 In.; Power Brakes | |
| 1971 | GMC | G35/G3500 Van | N/A | Fitment: 1.25 inch bore Power Brake Master Cylinder |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.