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What would be the best solution for converting a 33 master coupe to hydraulic brakes? Open for all suggestions.
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If you are convinced to convert to hydraulic brakes then backing plates cylinders, drums, etc from 1936 to 1949 Chevys will fit. You will need to fabricate several parts most to mount the lines and master cylinder. You also may find that you need to change wheels to match the drums and then the fit under the fenders may be altered.
Are you making the change in the name of safety? It is a fact but hydraulic brakes may not be any safer than mechanicals and in certain situations are less safe. If you want more details just ask.
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Your money would be better spent in fixing the original brakes, cheaper, and will enhance the resale value much more than a conversion. Good mechanical brakes stop just as well.
Last edited by J Franklin; 08/15/10 11:09 AM.
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I bought my '33 coupe 47 years ago. The brakes were in good order at the time, but I was quickly influenced to go hydraulic and although they are working great now, there were a lot of times I wished I had left it stock. Several times over the years I have dealt with leaking wheel cylinders, complete brake failures and the constant maintenance from intermittent use.
I recently went through my brakes and had stainless steel sleeves put in, which should help with the maintenance, but there is always the fear of a failure lurking beneath my pedal. If anyone would like the details of the conversion, contact me directly and I will try to remember what all I did to accomplish the change over.
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IMFALCO's experience is exactly why many of us don't recommend the conversion to hydraulic brakes. If you can slide all four wheels with moderate pedal pressure how much safer can you be? The key is using the proper lining material.
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