That is very good advice. I will have to check that out. I have the rebuild kit
that I bought from Jim Fredrick, but I just haven't had the inclination to do
the job myself. I have done an entire brake job on the car and it stops
perfectly. I also used DOT 5 silicone brake fluid so that when my car sits for
long periods of time, the hydraulics won't deteriorate.
Paul
In a message dated 12/21/2003 6:52:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, Black55Imperial
writes:
> Both David Frye and I have had the brake booster/mastercylinder units rebuilt
>on our '55 Imperials by White Post Restorations in White Post, VA. They are
>known as the best in brake cylinder rebuilding and give a lifetime warranty.
>If my memory is correct the total cost was about $ 455. With the brakes
>being what I perceive as the weakest link in these cars, I considered it money
>well spent to preserve my investment (and my safety). The'55 brakes are a one
>year only design and
> are often not well understood by otherwise capable mechanics.
>
> Randy Still
> Black '55 Imperial Sedan
> Gray '56 Crown Imperial 8-Passenger
> Truquoise '64 Crown Coupe
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