This
is a complete bolt in kit that uses a modern power booster and
dual circuit master cylinder mounted to the firewall using the bolt
holes for the factory air box. It includes a new brake pedal that swings
from a higher location (looks like it could be original too). A modern
GM booster and master cylinder give a significantly improved braking
feel and power while adding safety through the dual circuit system. Also
included is a new sheet metal piece that bolts in below the steering
column. this is required as a result of interference between the new
brake pedal and the original brake pedal mounting tabs.
This can be used with factory drums, disc/ drum or disc/ disc. Let me know what brakes you have at check out and I will send the correct proportioning valve.
It
will have the pedal feel of a modern car- minimal effort required with a
positive and firm feel. No more soft or sloppy pedal!
Installation
is fairly straightforward- no cutting required, this kit doesn't
involve anything permanent that can't be undone in a couple hours! You
have to remove the driver side air box, vent door, master cylinder,
master cylinder mounting plate, and then this kit bolts in. Brake lines
are included and pre-bent. Installation time is about 4 hours.
Brake Lines: Two brake lines are included. One goes from rear proportioning valve to the original junction block mounted to the
driver side frame rail in place of the line that originally lead to the
front brakes (no cutting or flaring needed). The other brake line goes
from the front of the new proportioning valve to the factory T junction
block located near the front driver side wheel and feeds the front
brakes (again no cutting or flaring needed). Finally, the brake light
switch is relocated from the original master cylinder that is no longer
being used to the port on the factory frame mounted junction, where the
original master cylinder use to enter. (a proper flare to npt fitting
is included).
Does NOT fit the smaller Special and Century, or any other years. This is only for a 1955 Buick Roadmaster or Super.
This
kit comes with everything including proportioning valve, brake lines,
and hardware! All you need is brake fluid and a port on your intake to
plug into vacuum.
Also,
you will have more room in the valve cover area that the original air
box. so it clears all original 322 engines just fine, and will provide
additional clearance for vehicles with a swapped engine.
The
firewall box has water drain spouts and new drain hose is included.
water will be able to drain out from the windshield area just as
factory.
The
power steering column is held in place by a bracket that attaches to
the factory air box. This kit includes an adjustable bracket that
performs the same job. It works well but is not easy to bolt in. Very
doable, but will require someone who is fairly flexible.
What you get:
Chrome Parts are available. Brake Booster and Master Cylinder in chrome is +60.