1957 manual drum brakes want to convert to dual master cylinder

[red57bird]

57 manual drum brakes want to convert to dual master cylinder

 

[biddle]

That's great, so what is your question?

 

[74 Harley]

My question is why?

 

[ICON 56]

Are you planning to convert to front disk brakes? Then you will need a double master cylinder in the conversion. You might have to relocate the battery to the trunk if the master cylinder takes up too much room....

 

[68ChevyTruck]

The reason=peace of mind/safety
Live on a long hill that ends on a main road.
Prestige Thunderbird In California sells a complete kit including prebent lines and fittings with very comprehensive instructions.
No need to relocate battery.
Did the conversion 3 years ago and very happy with installation. As a plus to the project I flushed the complete system and refilled with silicone fluid.

 

[zeroroadkill]

The reason=peace of mind/safety
Live on a long hill that ends on a main road.
Prestige Thunderbird In California sells a complete kit including prebent lines and fittings with very comprehensive instructions.
No need to relocate battery.
Did the conversion 3 years ago and very happy with installation. As a plus to the project I flushed the complete system and refilled with silicone fluid.

Hope you rebuilt the wheel cylinders with silicone compatible components.

 

[Calistoga T-Bird]

I would recommend converting to front disk brakes at the same time.

 

[Ward 57]

I have the original brake system w/ booster and have no issues. I Use DOT3 these cars like it.

 

[Tom Alpers]

I have the original brake system w/ booster and have no issues. I Use DOT3 these cars like it.

I also have the original system. It took me a while to get it right but now it's working great and is fine for normal driving. I added self-adjusters to the fronts. I would not argue that a disk conversion wouldn't be even better, but I don't think it's necessary once you get the factory system fixed up "like new" unless you do a lot of hilly driving or tailgating. Mine can put you thru the windshield if need be.

 

[Ward 57]

I also have the original system. It took me a while to get it right but now it's working great and is fine for normal driving. I added self-adjusters to the fronts. I would not argue that a disk conversion wouldn't be even better, but I don't think it's necessary once you get the factory system fixed up "like new" unless you do a lot of hilly driving or tailgating. Mine can put you thru the windshield if need be.

Just to be safe I replaced the flexible lines especially the one on the rear axle which was still original. The fronts were done over 35 years ago when I had the front springs replaced.