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As I mentioned before, this is one of those debates
that can run an run and run. There is no correct answer, just a lot of
opinions, theories and positions. I kept my Imperial's all around
drums but installed a newer dual pot M/C that fit perfectly on the existing
bolts and the brake pedal rods. The design is superior to the original
single pot for a number of reasons. It also works better in every
respect. To the best of my knowledge, mine is the only operating 58
Imperial in Texas. Who else but me would know it isn't original and who
else might care except someone who was buying it and it ain't for sale.
The 'new' M/C is rectangular as opposed to round, easier to access, less prone
to leaking and less prone to failure. The approbation of my peers on this
list is important but doesn't override common sense.
I also desperately need to upgrade from the old oil
filter canister to a spin on type. The canister is simply worn out.
It cannot be repaired and any replacement part will be as bad as what I
have. Almost fifty years has gone by since the original was built and it
was a bad design to begin with. Not to upgrade would be the foolish course
of action. This is an almost invisible switch. The spin on is
designed to resemble the original. It may be heresy but our cars are not
perfect. All of them have flaws and Achilles heels. Every car
ever built suffers the same fate.
Any position is open to debate and criticism.
That I desire to keep my car and myself out of more accidents that are caused by
poor performance of original style equipment is of importance here. I
would rather be alive and my Imperial intact than follow a dogmatic approach
that has already failed badly.
Hugh
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