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1956 Buick master cylinder conversion.


ghaskett

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Is there a easy way to upgrade to a dual master cylinder vs the stock single stage unit. Would this be a simple bolt on, or will I be in for major modifications? I had heard that a dual from early Corvettes would work.

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George

Union, WA

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The problem is the steering column,if I remember right you can not use a vacuum booster more then 7", that`s becuse of the steering column,then you need a short type of master cylinder.They unit are not "bult on" ,but not very much work to do.Drilling new holes for the 4 booster bolts just outside the old ones,and maybe even shorten the rod that goes to the pedal.You also ned a new T-coupling for the new tube about 15" lengts.If you are trying to use a dual brake booster (a little bit longer than the single) the master cylinder needs to be shorter than if you use a single booster.Measuring is a must before doing anything.The Brake oil canister needs to be moved as well,see picture in my next reply.

Leif in Sweden.

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This is how it looks with the old booster ,and the new booster and the new 2 circuit master brake cylinder,the car with the new booster also have a new power steering unit from I think 1990s with a better ratio than the old ones.2 first pictures is from the old booster,the 3 last from new the ones.

Leif in Sweden.

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As the information contained within this thread could be of interest here > http://forums.aaca.org/f118/1956-buick-master-cylinder-conversion-347880.html I have copied it to there. You may want to check that tread for additional posts or information. You are welcome to post in either thread.

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I have helped this guy with those covertions ,power steering and power brake.To fix the power brake with 2 circuit system is quite easy to do,but how the Shop:s can say "bolt on" about the power steering is a really big lie.We did that convertion with the engine in place and that is nothing to tell people to do if they don`t have a lot of tools and machines.If the engine is out it`s at least ten times easier.But there are lot to fix before it will work and I think the best way is to bay a new pump as well,that will save a lot of problems.

Leif in Sweden.

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