My '55 Thunderbird has lousy brakes.  I've rebuilt or replaced everything from the master cylinder to the brake pads.  I have a good pedal, but the thing just won't stop like I want it to.   I know I can convert the car to disks, but I don't want to butcher it and I definitely want to keep the stock wheels. I'm thinking about installing a power brake booster kit.  Does anyone know what I need?  Will this make things any better?

Do you want a stock booster or one that goes on the firewall (aftermarket)?  For a stock setup, check with the Tbird parts suppliers that handle used parts (CASCO, Hill's) for the booster assembly as I don't think the parts are repro'd).  Brackets, lines and most other parts are available new.  For aftermarket items, some one here should have some info. 

I have some other names for stock parts if interested.


54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ