Are there any tricks or tips anyone has on master cylinder replacement and lines ?
Also what's the trick to filling the cylinder and what type of fluid is recommended ?

 

I have the Master Cylinder BRAND NEW, No Core Required.
The steel lines you can buy from a parts store -- and bend them yourself -- or buy them from
those outfits that custom bend them, though more expensive. Can advise.

Always best to simply call me -- Craig -- 516 - 485 - 1935...

 

The Oldsmobile shop manual calls for G.M. Brake Fluid number 11. I use DOT 4 in mine. I fill it using a mirror and syringe.

 

Just rebuilt mine on my 56, Buick master cylinder rebuild kit thru Rock Auto. Used Ni-comp brake lines and can fill with smaller brake fluid bottle.

 

A 1956 BUICK Master Cylinder ----- looks N O T H I N G --- like this --- that is a one - year, all by itself, UNIT....

 

Never said it looked like it, same rebuild kit. Mobileparts here to help or sell parts?

 

I am most likely going to rebuild this pump and replace the lines .
The springs and shoes look healthy inside the drum..

 

John,

Depending on the state of your carpet around the brake pedal, there is a removable plate in the floor. Take the plate off, and filling the master cylinder becomes easy. Of course I discovered this after I built a custom top for the master with a nipple on top using the vent to fill it with a syringe.