Guest mclbuick2002 Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Has anyone tried converting 1935 mechanical brakes to hydraulic by using a 1936 master cylinder and backing plates/brake drums from a 1936 all 40 series? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 You might want to check with Paul Rickman Welcome! | 1933 Buick Registry he has a modified (I think it's a 35) that has hydralic brakes I'm pretty sure he might have some tips. As for specific to putting in '36 brakes i do not know enough about either car to suggest anything. Sounds interesting though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest busybee37 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 (edited) YES, it can be done. I changed mine and found it a very simple procedure. You use the 36 brake pedal, backing plates, wheel cylinders, drums. The backing plates have a small modification where they bolt to the rear housing and the front spindles. You'll also use the 36 master cylinder and bracket. It makes a nice job. E-mail me at rbecraft37@yahoo.com if you want more info. Edited March 19, 2011 by busybee37 forgot step (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 WHY ??My 1934 Buick Model 57 has 4-wheel mechanical brakes with a Vacuum Power Booster.Properly adjusted, this car will stop as well as any hydraulic system, and will never have a brake fluid leak. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick840 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Yes it can be done and has been done.A fellow here in Melbourne Australia updated his 35 with Hydraulic brakes from a later Buick.I believe not only the 36 would be an option but later years up to mid 40's.Another guy here changed over the whole backing plates drums etc from a 46 on to his 34 and still running the original wheels as well as the diff and front end.....all bolt on I believe.I don't know what brakes pedal set up they used.....I suspect some minor engineering would be required to install a suitable set up to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevzpix Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Hi MartyI like the sound of incorporating the power-booster to the existing mechanical brakes. Any info about what kind of unit you used ? Also, did you use it in conjunction with 6v or 12v system.Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mclbuick2002 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Busybee1937Will you send me a private message so I can ask you some questions about conversion,such as, modification to backing plates? I tried emailing to your yahoo address but it was undeliverable.Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterpainter Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I personally would use 1937 and later as the 1936 special brakes are unique and seem to have a late and early production making repair parts a pain. If you use 1937 or later parts then you avoid this problem. I personally have seen two different types of brake shoes on a 36 and they didn't want to play with each other.Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mclbuick2002 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Have you used 1937 brake drums and backing plates on a 1935 or do you know anyone that has? The 1936 does use a smaller master cylinder than the 1937 . Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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