Greetings all, im trying to finish restoring my 1962 olds 98 holiday sedan but I have no brakes. The car runs but im needing to change the brake booster and brake master cylinder. Does anyone have any advice on where I can purchase these items or know what alternative booster and brake master cylinder I could purchase instead of the original??? Please help. I've had this car for over 4 years and have yet been able to drive it except to the back yard! Lol

 

Welcome. Have you checked your local parts store? NAPA lists both a reman and brand new master cylinder as being available. Why do you think you also need a booster?

 

Thanks but Napa does has now discontinued those parts...smh

 

Their website would beg to differ:

http://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/se...aster+cylinder

Failing that, try Kanter

 

If you are not able to obtain the parts from a local supplier, an alternative may be to have them rebuilt. I had to have my booster rebuilt and was very satisfied with the service I received from -

http://brakematerialsandparts.webs.c...rebuilding.htm

 

Actually, we can help you with your parts search. Unfortunately, we do not have a power brake booster you are looking for, yet we have a brake master cylinder made for your Ninety-Eight model. Follow the link to see prices and other details: http://www.carid.com/cardone/brake-m...-13-35026.html

Feel free to contact me anytime if any additional questions appear.

 

I had the treadlevac on my 54 rebuilt by Karp's Power Brake Service and have been very pleased. Here is the link:

http://karpspowerbrake.com/

 

Thanks guys! I truly appreciate your assistance. I've reached out to each company and am waiting for a response hopefully early this coming week. I'll keep you posted.

 

Jay, there' a gentleman in an adjoining state to you that has rebuilt Olds treadle Vacs for many years and does an excellent job.He advertises in Hemmings,and my personal experience with him has been superb. He is Ed Strain of Pinellas Park Florida(1-800-266-1623). If you haven't already mad a decision ,give him a call. Larry

 

Also, does anyone know where I can find the original hubcaps (all 4) for my 62 olds 98 holiday?

 

Jay,there's a matching set of 4 ( I think they are correct for your car) just listed on EBay ,
Starting bid of $99.

 

Again, thanks for your help. I'm making more progress here than i've made in over 3 years.

 

Larry:

I think those are Starfire wheel covers which would look really good on his car. They may have used them on the 98 also. That is a good price. Of course they will probably go up from there.

 

The pictured hubcap is correct for full-size discs in 1962. To my knowledge, it was the only full-size offering in '62? They are held on by clips which are required.

 

Thanks D.Yaros, you jogged my memory by mentioning the clips.word of caution .If the clips are not included in this sale mentioned in post # 11, they are useless,so don't buy them unless you find out that the clips come with the hubcaps. And Redoldsman, I think they may be the same as Starfire Caps on 1962's ,but some of the Starfire caps were color coded to match the car. Larry

 

Hi Larry, welcome to Classic Olds, the clips for these caps are available from Fusick Automotive. They are aftermarket and are correct,I'm using them on my car. The hubcaps in the picture are for the 98 as well.
Steve

 

Oldskeeper ,check with Jay225 in post #10 above ,he is the one interested them, thanks,Larry