Hey guys, I have a 65 skylark GS with power drum brakes. I have attempted to convert it to a dual master cyl but am not shure of the results. What do I need to install to make the change over? I am not un happy with the drum brakes and do not have any real desire to change to disc brakes. I just needto know what to do to make a good reliable and safe conversion. thanks.
I think inline just talked me out of it. They say that the best thing to do is use the single and make shure the lines are all good. p
inline Doc, I assume you were satisfied with their explanation. Sounds like it's similar to their answer in their site's FAQ section. I'm considering the same conversion to the dual master cylinder on my '66 GS with manual drum brakes. My fear is that the single master cylinder (or a wheel cylinder) will fail and leave me without any brakes. To me, it seems I would be somewhat safer with at least front or rear brakes versus none. Guess I would like to hear what they said that convinced you to stay with the single master cylinder. Steve
What they said was, If the single master cyl is in good shape the likely hood that it would ever fail is almost non existant. I know in 35 years I have never heard of one failing that had been maintained in a proper manner. I know the factory had confidence in the system. The real reason that they went to the dual system was the insurance companys wanted it put on all cars to lower any chance of loss. I agree that a dual system probably is better. But is it that much better. o No:
Scary I lost a brake line on my 65 Corvair one time. Went right through a red light across a busy intersection with horns blaring all around was finally able to stop with the hand brake. Will never drive a single again. One small failure and no brakes what so ever. Tom
I'm a fuel & brake systems engineer by trade. There are very good reasons why you haven't seen single-circuit systems since around '67-'68. As stated above, one failure and you've got nothing but the e-brake. I suggest the only good reason to keep a single-circuit system is for the sake of a concourse restoration. Devon
