Since I live in a mountainous area, I have always been concerned with my '58 Citation (like all cars of this era) having a single reservoir master cylinder. I know that other classic cars have been successfully updated with dual reservoir systems. Has anyone done this update on an edsel? If so, what hardware was used? I recently saw an ad on e-bay for a new system which claims to retrofit Fords and Edsels. It included the booster and master cylinder for $179. Obviously there would need to be some brake line modifications but otherwise claimed to be a direct retrofit. Also, it would not be original appearing, but presumably the car could be restored to the original configuation. Has anybody tried this system on their Edsel?

Glenn

Hi Glenn,

I can understang you very well. I installed a dual reservoir master cylinder in my 58 Citation 15 years ago. But I couldn't get a "made for Edsel" part in Germany. So I took a used one from the junk yard of an Volvo, which had be built in mid 70s. It was not easy to install this master cylinder, I had to make new holes in the wall to the passenger room, some sheet parts a.o. But it works up to now very fine. To the front reservoir I put the front brakes, to the rear reservoir the rear brakes. By the way I used new brake lines, made of CuNiFe10. A fine material, easy to work with.

Oh, how can I put a photo into this field ? I could make a photo of the master cylinder.

Greetings from Germany

Thomas

Hi!

I wounder the same, i´m thinking of buying the same kit for my car.
Someone had put a big booster from a mustang or something in my car. Looks ugly, and it´s in no good shape.

And i´m putting a bigger engine in my car so i need a smaller booster.

regards from sweden

Jonas


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Swedish -58 Ranger 2 sedan

Hey guys I've used that $179 eBay direct fit on my 58 citation due to not being able to find an OE unit. Ill get some pics!

It did install fine, but I did have to shorten the adjustable brake rod about 1 1/2" to make it work right. It does look much too modern but seems to stop well. I still need to do some adjusting on the rod as my fronts seem to be dragging a tad..... Otherwise I can't complain!