For you guys building Hurricanes,
this compact master cylinder from Wilwood is worth a look. It does not use the plastic reservoir connector nipple thingy like the ones Hurricane has been using. Those plastic reservoirs don't leave many options for connecting your reservoir supply hoses, especially if you are going for something more original looking and long-term leak-proof. The pedal stroke is shorter and its a bit tricky to set up but it can be done.
While replacing these late last year I also built a heat shield using a product called Maranite, which replaced asbestos, sandwiched between two sheets of .080. The stuff is amazing at blocking radiant heat. All these changes have made a tremendous difference in my brake performance.
