Re: IML: '60 MC Conversion to dual chambers

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

Do it all at once.

If you are worried enough to decide that you need to have a dual 
reservoir master cylinder, why in the world would you leave the rest of 
the old parts on the car?

All of my Imperials brake systems have been rebuilt using the original 
style parts. I'm comfortable with the old single pot master cylinder as 
long as I know what is going on underneath me, and I do. I have driven 
over 3,000,000 miles in my life, with about 750,000 behind the wheel of 
my Imperials. I never lost my brakes without warning, and never worried 
about needing a dual reservoir master cylinder to cover my bottom. I 
don't consider myself unsafe or the least bit careless.

If I was planning to drive my car everyday, I wouldn't consider running 
it with 40+ year old changeable brake components even if the master 
cylinder had a separate chamber for each wheel.

Paul W.


-----Original Message-----
From: James Brown <jimmb1960@xxxxxxxxx>
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thu, 5 Jul 2007 6:01 am
Subject: Re: IML: '60 MC Conversion to dual chambers



Thanks to all of you who have contributed to this subject on the 
archives.

The archives were helpful and informative but I still would like to 
hear from

a few veterans.

 

My Imperial will be a daily driver in future and I want to convert the 
MC

to a dual chamber for obvious reasons.

 

Then I will deal with a complete brake job - the current system works 
fine and is responsive

but I eventually want it al replaced - because I plan to drive to 
Carlisle (1000 miles RT) and maybe even Chattanooga (2000+ miles RT).

 

Is this plan possible or should I just bite the bullet and do it all at 
once?

 

Thanks.

Jim Brown

'60 Crown SH (4 dr - Alaskan White)

 

Worcester MA
Rob van der Es <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi Ken,

I guess your 61 brake MC will be the same as my 60 MC ?

I have bought all 6 wheel brake cylinders and the the Master Cylinder 
from
Rockauto.com.

You can order all your stuff online, they are not expensive and deliver 
very
fast (took them 4 days to get that parcel to the Netherlands!).

If you can find your brake stuff under 1961 Imperial, look at 1961 New
Yorker!

Good luck,

Robert

60 Crown 4 dr HT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Miller"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 6:57 PM
Subject: Re: IML: Racepages.com - steering repair - HCV - '60


I just checked their site for a 1961 Imperial master cylinder. Their
CENTRIC OEM REPLACEMENT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER would never fit my car.
It's not even close.

Ken Miller
61 and 67 Converts

James Brown wrote:

> Hello, everyone.
> I am in the process of making some needed repairs to my Imperial.
> Can anyone tell me about www.racepages.com ?
> This site features a number of parts for Imperials.
> One of their featured brand names is CVU.
> I would appreciate hearing about anybody's experience(s) with this 
site
> and or brand name.
> Meanwhile - I am in process of replacing the car's steering gear box.
> Firm Feel, with kind assistance of Jim Lorenzen, will be sending me
> a new box soon and a progress report will be given.
> Also, my new HCV arrived yeaterday from JC Auto Restoration in 
Lynnwood
> WA.
> So far, it has been a very positive experience.
> Thanks.
> Jim Brown
> '60 Crown SH 4 door
> all of you.
>
> Isenhour wrote:
>
> Is there a way to tell if you got it on a ’62? Is there a
> code/number/tag somewhere that will tell you that you got suregrip?
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> Subject: Re: IML: suregrip rearend Factory Price
> Hi to All: From My 1962 Imperial Order Code List. The Sure Grip
> Differential Was Available on All Models ( Custom, Crown & Le
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> 62 Custom Imperial
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