Buick Restoration, DYI

Single to Dual Brake System Conversion This conversion was installed in a drum/drum vehicle with no power brake booster. No proportioning valve and no residual valves were fitted. The vehicle is factory designed with 57% output to the front and 43% to the rear. The cast iron dual master cylinder (MC36237) was chosen for the ports being in the inside of the engine bay. Prior to this change another consideration was a readily available bracket with pivoting arm that enables the installation of power brake booster in which the assumption is that you would not modify the chassis for this fitment. The new setup was for safety of splitting the brake system into two which will be seen during bleeding post assembly(conversion.jpg). Parts...

I have created this directory for parts or services to cut the time for others in searching. I will update as more come up. AMKproducts Bulk & Wholesale Auto Fasteners & Parts - AMK Products, Inc. Auveco *clips, hardware* Products Apple Hydraulics *brakes, shocks and suspension, carburetor* Brake Cylinder Sleeved 1954 1955 and 1956 Buick Power Brake Conversion Kit Brakes Jones Brothers 6534 S. Central Ave. Los Angeles,CA. (323)583-4301 *Used Brake parts, Drum turning* Jones Brothers Brakes - Brake Supply Center Brake-Co Truck Parts 3838 Fruitland Ave. Vernon,CA. (323)587-4766 *Machining of brake shoes* Brake conversions 1954 1955 and 1956 Buick Power Brake Conversion Kit Harmon Classic Brakes...