Brake system rebuild kit for 1962 Olds 88

[gregleck]

I pulled a wheel from my 62 Olds Dynamic 88 yesterday.  Master cylinder (original, single chamber design) has remained full since purchase three years ago and brakes work fine.

 

Brake cylinder appears to be in good shape and shoes (bonded) and drums look good but springs are rusted.  Brake adjusting ports were all missing the rubber plugs when I purchased the car so I replaced them at that time.

 

I am thinking about rebuilding the system.

 

1.  Have not found a good source for kits for this model - springs, brake cylinders, brake hoses.  Can reuse shoes.  Any suggestions on suppliers?

2.  Would be interested in replacing master cylinder with newer, two chamber design.  Sources?

3.  Power booster seems to be working just fine, but again, might as well go the whole nine yards and have it rebuild.  Any suggestions?

4.  Don't know what type of brake fluid is in the system now, but will likely change to DOT 5

 

Thanks

 

Greg

 

[GARY F]

As far as parts go to NAPA. I bought all parts from them for both my 63 Pontiacs.

[D Yaros]

X2 on NAPA.  Rock Auto also a possibility.  Last but not least Fusick ==> http://www.fusickautomotiveproducts.com/departments.asp?dept=217