Re: Joe's '55 Clipper Custom

Posted by BH On 2009/9/19 20:28:47

There's nothing wrong with a TreadleVac that can't be fixed by a competent rebuilder, if you're not up to the task. This unit isn't really that complicated, but there are a few critical service parts that are no longer available to the DIYer. Yet, rebuilders have repro'd and reserved such parts for their own services.

Armed with a download of the brakes section of the factory shop manual from this site, a little forensic exploration on your part might be more telling than merely guessing that the fluid went into the booster.

At any rate, if you can't be sure of the repair history and quality of work performed on ANY car, you should be going through the critical systems with a fine-tooth comb BEFORE taking it out on the street.

Still, if you feel that you need (for whatever reason) a tandem master cylinder, then by all means go the route of modification. However, be prepared to spend a lot of time on working and reworking, and then maybe still not being satisfied with the end results.