Re: Manual brake conversion

Posted by David Grubbs On 2016/2/2 12:00:44

I can't remember where I read the article on using a Rambler dual master cylinder, but the jest of the of it was that AMC started using dual cylinders back in the mid 50's, and the master cylinder is still available from NAPA. Here is a remanufactured one for a 57 Hudson, which was a similar sized car.http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx/Brake-Master-Cylinder-Remfd/_/R-NMBP3081_0358923981

The guy making the conversion made a steel "L" bracket, bolting the master cylinder thru the side holes. Another hole was drilled in front for the rod. Then the bracket was bolted to the frame of the Packard. He then ran new brake lines. I can't remember if he installed a proportioning valve or not. Hope this helps.

I tried doing a search here, but didn't have any luck. Maybe someone will remember where it was.