1" station wagon wheel cylinders on 71 or 73 lesabre hardtops?

Discussion in 'A boatload of fun' started by garybuick, Apr 4, 2016.

  1. garybuick

    garybuick Time Traveler

    Can these be used to replace the 15/16 ones on the non wagons for better stopping?
     
  2. mobileparts123

    mobileparts123 Well-Known Member

    No -- the Buick Sportwagon wheel cylinder is TOTALLY different -- and in fact, you will see
    Station Wagon owners frequently asking / begging to find their wheel cylinder, due to availability.....

    Leave well enough alone -- or go to the 7/8" wheel cylinder -- for increased pressure....

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  3. Brad Conley

    Brad Conley RIP Staff Member

    I believe he is talking about an Estate Wagon (full size) and not a Sport Wagon.

    I still would NOT use the larger wheel cylinders as they would not be balanced with your current rear drums. The full size wagons used 12" rear drums vs 11" drums for the full size passenger cars.
     
  4. 66electrafied

    66electrafied Just tossing in my nickel's worth

    :gp: Agreed; this is one case where more is not better. Leave yours well enough alone, it's as good as it gets without major modifications.
     
  5. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    The brakes on these cars will throw you through the windshield if set up correctly. No need to upgrade anything on them.
     

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