Dual brake system finally!
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Dual brake system finally!
Good evening to the forum. In the interest of safety on the crowded roads going too and from classic car shows, we decided to have our 1966 Olds Ninety Eight converted from a single to a dual master cylinder setup. Thanks to Joe Padavano for saying it was not simply swapping in a 1967 and up master cylinder, due to push rod lengths. And what cylinder should be used, but not proven yet in the field. I am happy to say the suggested 1966 Cadillac master cylinder (Cadillac switched to a dual master cylinder in 1962) fit like a glove, and we now have a dual braking system on our car. Then original lines on the car are in new shape and were able to be bent to fit the new cylinder, the shop only needed a 6-inch extension to complete the circuit to the rear brakes. I know it does not look factory squeaky clean, but safety is a priority. The part number for the cylinder is M36373, from a company called Pronto. Dorman seems to have the same number too. I hope this helps to save many headaches from happening to those wishing to switch with minimal fuss.
The new dual master cylinder part number M36373
The new dual master cylinder part number M36373
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Thank you D. Yaros, I hope this helps others. Proof positive what Joe said, it was a perfect fit. I did notice when we did a quick trial fit before we took the car to the garage (We were able to move the original cylinder forward, attached to the line, out of the way) my push rod is the adjustable type. Nothing had to be altered or readjusted.
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Yes, the Caddy M/C has the deep hole needed for the long pushrod on the 62 booster. Note that the Caddy M/C has outlet ports on the passenger side, but you'll need to replumb anyway, so that shouldn't be a big deal. And the P/N is the same for 1962-66. It's a 1" bore M/C.
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Unfortunately not. The piston for the master cylinder is integral with the booster on your car. You cannot retrofit a different M/C to that booster. You'll need to change both booster and M/C.
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No , 1953 thru 1960 Oldsmobiles with power brakes , had a Treadle-Vac booster and master cylinder unit .
They mounted under the floor and were quite different from conventional "pendilum pedal " setups on later cars .
These cars have been successfully converted to "modern" dual-master setups . As evidenced by this thread here ;
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...1955-olds.html
It all depends on your fabrication skills or the depth of your pockets .
They mounted under the floor and were quite different from conventional "pendilum pedal " setups on later cars .
These cars have been successfully converted to "modern" dual-master setups . As evidenced by this thread here ;
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...1955-olds.html
It all depends on your fabrication skills or the depth of your pockets .
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