1956 Master Brake Cylinder

[CtCarGuy]

My '56 had the front disk conversion done before I bought it. My concern is the proximity of the dual circuit master cylinder to the exhaust manifold. It is less than 1/4". So far no problems but I did make a heat shield that attached to the original bottom shield and wrapped the manifold in that area but I hate the way it looks and have some concern over heat transfer to the fluid.. I have no idea what master cylinder was used in the conversion.

I also noted that the dip stick for the automatic transmission is very hot after the car has been run and I need to check the level. It is too hot to use my bare hands. Is this normal. Thanks.

 

[Tater Salad]

Those are bolted in place using manifold bolts and come very near the manifold. I would expect some heat. Shouldn't affect trans temp.