62 olds project brakes. Need advice

sshriber · October 26th, 2009, 11:51 AM

Working on my 62 super 88 4 door. Mater cylinder and booster are totaly wasted. Pic attached. Has anyone found a replacement or will work application for this? I am not currently interested in a disc conversion. Thanks for the help.

jaunty75 · November 4th, 2009, 04:52 PM

The Fusick catalog shows new master cylinders for '61-'63 88s, 98s, and Starfires for $149. Check their website and look for Catalog 19BC.

RockAuto shows a master cylinder for your car for $74.

Neither place shows a power brake booster, though. Fusick's catalog says "due to a lack of good rebuildable cores and other considerations, we are no longer offering to rebuilt power brake units for 1961-64 Oldsmobiles." They suggest looking in places like Hemmings for a rebuilding service.

citcapp · November 4th, 2009, 06:05 PM

Depending on what your goals are you could retrofit a newer GM booster and master cylinder if your not trying to do a original restoration. Just a thought.

dantana · November 6th, 2009, 09:45 AM

We changed our '61 to an 8" double diaphragm booster and dual master cylinder. The wheelhouse had to be modified slightly for clearance. We had to extend the brake pedal mounting bracket back 1.25" and attach a 3/8" x 3/8" eyelet to hook into the new booster. We also had to get a distribution valve from a 60's GM car with dual master cylinder. The rear brakelines had to be changed from 3/16" to 1/4" for this conversion. This made the braking a lot better and much safer. I know that other people have done this type of conversion also. It is probably the least expensive way to go. If you have any questions let us know.

sshriber · November 11th, 2009, 05:25 PM

Dantana, thanks for the tip. I was thinking of going this direction. Nice work on the pedal extension. Was that because of a travel issue? If I need more info ,can I pm you the questions?

dantana · November 17th, 2009, 06:53 AM

The pedal had to be moved back because the rod sticks into the car more than an original. You could extend things on the outside instead but this worked fine for us. I will PM our shop email so we can answer any other questions. Sorry it took a while to respond. I was on a trip to the Dominican Republic. Not a lot of big Oldsmobiles there!

November 4th, 2009, 06:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,455	Depending on what your goals are you could retrofit a newer GM booster and master cylinder if your not trying to do a original restoration. Just a thought. __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

November 11th, 2009, 05:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
sshriber Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 41	Dantana, thanks for the tip. I was thinking of going this direction. Nice work on the pedal extension. Was that because of a travel issue? If I need more info ,can I pm you the questions? __________________ *Scott* *Akron Ohio* *1970 SX Convertible*

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November 4th, 2009, 04:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
jaunty75 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: southeastern Ohio Posts: 534	The Fusick catalog shows new master cylinders for '61-'63 88s, 98s, and Starfires for $149. Check their website and look for Catalog 19BC. RockAuto shows a master cylinder for your car for $74. Neither place shows a power brake booster, though. Fusick's catalog says "due to a lack of good rebuildable cores and other considerations, we are no longer offering to rebuilt power brake units for 1961-64 Oldsmobiles." They suggest looking in places like Hemmings for a rebuilding service.

November 17th, 2009, 06:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
dantana Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 16	The pedal had to be moved back because the rod sticks into the car more than an original. You could extend things on the outside instead but this worked fine for us. I will PM our shop email so we can answer any other questions. Sorry it took a while to respond. I was on a trip to the Dominican Republic. Not a lot of big Oldsmobiles there!