1937-1957 Buick Oldsmobile Pontiac suspension upgrade
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===Notes=== | ===Notes=== | ||
| − | *Your original drum setup used 1/4" brake lines. 3/16" is recommended for disc brakes. | + | *Your original drum setup used 1/4" brake lines. 3/16" is recommended for disc brakes.(EDIT: this is not true! The law of hydraulics says either size gives identical results) |
*Many aftermarket master cylinders have metric fittings. You may find yourself putting different fittings on each end of your new lines to convert from metric to inch. There is a direct metric match to the 3/16" line size, so that is not a problem. | *Many aftermarket master cylinders have metric fittings. You may find yourself putting different fittings on each end of your new lines to convert from metric to inch. There is a direct metric match to the 3/16" line size, so that is not a problem. | ||
*Master cylinder size is important, but slightly flexible. One option is the Corvette-style master cylinder, with ports located on either side. This makes installation easier, and they're fairly cheap. | *Master cylinder size is important, but slightly flexible. One option is the Corvette-style master cylinder, with ports located on either side. This makes installation easier, and they're fairly cheap. | ||
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