New guy here. Just got my hands on a 51' Super 88 Rocket. Having a tough time finding a replacement master cylinder, or rebuild kit--Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!! - Jason

 

Welcome Jason. Post some pictures of your car when you have a chance. Everybody here loves pictures. Try Fusick Automotive. I just looked and they have a rebuild kit and they also have a new master cylinder. Here is the link:

http://www.fusickautomotiveproducts....s.asp?dept=967

 

Power or manual brakes, If power is it a Bendix or Moraine unit. If it's aluminum it's Bendix if cast Iron it's a Moraine unit. They will ask at Fusick and they are different. I think all the manual masters are the same for a number of years like 1939 to 56 or 57 but check on that before you purchase..... Tedd

 

You may not need this, but just in case, here are the part numbers for the manual brake cars from the Olds parts book:

Group 4.649 Repair Kit, Master Brake Cylinder
1941-1958 exc. P.B. ..........................................5453950

Group 4.650 Cylinder, Hydraulic Brake Master (LHD Items only)
1941-1955 exc. P.B. ..........................................5450208

Parts for the power brake cylinders and kits are shown under groups 4.898 and 4.901, but there are no listings before 1953.

 

I don't think power brakes were available until 1953. I might be wrong on that but the earliest power brake rebuild kits Fusick has is 1953.

 

Red, You are correct and I'm not thinking very good this morning.... Tedd

 

Tedd, you have a lot going on out there with those fires affecting family members. It is very rare when you are off the mark. Hope thing go well for all involved.