Brakes – 60Buick.com – Restoration of a 1960 Buick Invicta Convertible

After removing the brake drums to rebuild the brakes, it was evident that the brakes had already been re-done shortly before the car was parked. The shoes were in good shape, but the drums should be turned, however for the time being we opted to just put them back on as-is. We replaced all four wheel cylinders and both front brake hoses. The rear brake hose is oddly located near the tail end of the transmission since Buick in 1960 was still using a torque-tube design, and that is where the pivot point is located. This hose appears to be in good shape, and since we can’t buy a replacement hose off the shelf, we’ll let this one ride for now. We’ll have to get one custom made and install it later. Marty re-built the master cylinder and installed it. The power brake booster is luckily still in working order. Here’s a shot of the car back on the floor after bleeding the brakes. It’s wearing its brand new wire wheels and whitewall tires.

Back on the ground with the new Skylark wire wheels mounted. Brakes have been rebuilt and bled.

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Brakes — 8 Comments

ROBERT on March 25, 2010 at 4:32 pm said:

DO YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE HISTORY ON YOUR INVICTA DROP ME A NOTE…
PLUS I HAVE 12 1960 BUICKS I KNOW MY WAY AROUND THERE CARS, AND I HAVE LOTS OF PARTS

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- Don Brown on June 8, 2016 at 8:09 pm said:
  
  Is a dual master cylinder conversion kit available and if so, where. Thank you
  
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Greg Hyland on August 11, 2010 at 2:38 pm said:

Hello, very interesting…I was so excited when I stumbled upon your site. I am currently getting a 60 Invicta wagon on the road! Green on Green! Wow! I am however finding trouble getting front brake shoes. Any thoughts? Thanks so much and I will be checking back often.-Greg

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D Rappelli on December 30, 2012 at 4:39 pm said:

Im intrested in replacing my power booster and master cylinder in my 1960 buick electra 225, do you have any suggestions ?

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Guy J Giordano on July 6, 2013 at 5:05 pm said:

I’m finishing up a 60 Electra convertible. Right now I’m stuck on converting it to a dual master cylinder. You say you have lots of parts so I’d like to discuss my project with you. Could you email me your phone number and I’ll give you a call.
Thanks,
Guy

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- Dave Stromberger on December 27, 2013 at 4:52 pm said:
  
  I don’t have much that is worth anything. I should probably do a dual master cylinder conversion too, but I’m not sure I’ll be keeping the car much longer.
  
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Dominic L Rappelli on August 12, 2013 at 6:57 pm said:

need powerbooster for 1960 buick electra do you have any segestions

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- Don Brown on June 8, 2016 at 8:11 pm said:
  
  Power Brake Exchange in Pittsburgh Pa
  
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