1960s Disc brake conversion 1961 Series 62

[Cadman-iac]

Yes: 1958.

  I wasn't aware of that, you wouldn't have any pictures of one would you?

 Rick

[Roger Zimmermann]

Sorry, Rick: no picture as I don't own a '58. But the drawing from the shop manual may help.

[Cadman-iac]

Sorry, Rick: no picture as I don't own a '58. But the drawing from the shop manual may help.

And I thought the 56 setup was weird! I've never seen such a setup as this one before.
So does the master cylinder sit on the top and the booster rod pushes from underneath it?
 When the master cylinder leaks on this system it's sure to ruin the booster.
I'll bet those are really hard to find anymore.
Thanks Roger.

[Roger Zimmermann]

When the master cylinder leaks on this system it's sure to ruin the booster.
I'll bet those are really hard to find anymore.
 

You are welcome Rick!
That's right, when the master cylinder is leaking, the fluid is going down to the power piston. However, this situation is not much better with the '56 system, if leaking the fluid is getting also on the power piston...It will not get destroyed, unless you let is that way for a too long time and the cylinder is rusting. It's the same disease for both years!

[TJ Hopland]

Is the booster body cast or stamped?   I suppose it doesn't matter since brake fluid will eat either one.