When they are properly maintained, and in excellent condition, the brakes on
these cars work just fine. That said, I would add that if you are use to
driving a small four wheel disc brake ABS car that you should be mindful of the
difference between driving a modern car and an voluminous antique. At the very
least I would increase the distance between me and the car in front.
Paul
In a message dated 12/22/2003 9:46:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, Imperial59crown
writes:
> All of this talk about the poor brake system on the 57-59 Imperials has me
>wondering if I should just upgrade the whole system to a later year
>Imperial's. It would be nice to be able to check the brake fluid level on my
>own, and knowing there is some redundancy in the system would also be more
>reassuring. If I go this route, it would probably be best to do it now before
>I rebuild the booster, but which year Imperial had a better dual master system
>which would be compatible with my '59? I would of course save all of the
>original parts as I have in the past in case anyone who gets the car after I
>am dead and gone wants to put it back the way it was. My main focus
> here is not originality, but rather safety.
>
> Bill '59 Crown
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