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.(EDIT:  this is not true! The law of hydraulics says either size gives identical results)
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*Your original drum setup used 1/4" brake lines. 3/16" is recommended for disc brakes.  
 
*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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