toms1966rgtop

does anyone know if you can change a single master cylinder to a dual one on a 1962 starfire.

redoldsman

Since there were plenty of later model Oldsmobiles with 4-wheel drum brakes and dual master cylinders, it should just be a matter of finding the parts.

rocketraider

Heh- the factory offered a dual master cylinder upgrade kit for 1962-66 cars except- you guessed it- 1962 3600 series. Can't really understand why the Starfire was excepted because they used the same master cylinder as other 88/98 cars. Unless it had to do with that metal tee on the brake booster that went to the vacuum reserve tank...

daves62

welcome to the site Glad to see a 62 starfire guy
got any pictures

Oldsguy

X2 on the welcome. Nice to have more Starfires.

citcapp

Welcome,

Now you need to post pictures. we like to see pictures

toms1966rgtop

thanks too all who replied. I actually own 66 cutlass convert, my dad has the 62 starfire. after the snow melts I will try to get some pics.

Oldskeeper

My 62 starfire has the dual master cylinder on it,if you want I can post a pic. of it for you and it still has 4 wheel drum brakes.

toms1966rgtop

oldskeeper, do you know what year and make master cylinder you have?

Oldskeeper

No I don't,tomorrow I'll go out and check it out and get back to you with the info.

Oldskeeper

I sent you an e-mail get back to me

cfair

You might check out the MC for 1967 big cars 88's/98's/ Starfires should throw a listing for a drum brake dual master cylinder.

Did this fix on my '66 Starfire and it gives much confidence with no real change in brake feel compared to the single master.

The only tricky thing is you have to massage the inner fender on the drivers side to fit the left hand side hydraulic outputs.

You may not want to do this if you've got a show car. Pretty much have to bash the inner fender into submission to make room for the hydraulic lines.