My 56 was originally equipped with power brakes. At some time a disc brake and drop spindle conversion was done on the front. When they did this a new maser cylinder was installed and the old brake booster left in, disconnected. Braking was good but definitely not lite, also front rotors would get hot after a very short drive and no brake applications. Because I was not sure how the previous owner had handled the disc/drum braking requirements I decided to install a new system.

Installed a new booster and aluminum master as well as a combination valve to allow for disc/drum. I also replaced all the steel lines as I figured 53 years was old enough.

What a difference. Braking is great now, fronts no longer run hot and I have a lot more faith in the system. It was a fairly simple install with the front to rear brake line routing being the most difficult part.

My kind of job, simple (relatively) cheap and makes a big difference. Mike

1956 Fairlane Victoria (ORREO)

 

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