Re: Brake Upgrade

Posted by PackardV8 On 2008/1/16 21:40:29

If there is no sign of leakage or other problems then LEAVE IT ALONE!!! Pop a wheel cylinder bleeder if u want to and inspect the fluid. If it's not terribly merky then LEAVE IT ALONE!!!

I would STRONGLY advise AGAINST changing to dual cylinder. The dual cylinder is really not as good as the single in that u will experience a spongier brake pedal. The dual cylinder was more or less a precursor to the disk brake introduction. It's not any better and not significantly any safer. The dual cylinder was introduced in and about 1965 to 1969 which was about the same time disks (front were offered as option. The dual cylinder for drum brakes is basically a mfg'er advantage allowing them to test with public, they didn't have to stock two different cylinders and to hit the rebuilders.

If the car is automatic u probably will NOT want the dual cylinder especialy if u live in an area that has ice and snow or other slippery conditions.

Bottom line. Do not convert to dual unless the original single cylinder is unavailable or too costly as is the case wiith the Packard.