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Brake parts + pinion seal interchangibility 444-544

posted by  trevorh on  Tue Sep 14 02:30 CST 2004
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Hey all,

I'm digging into the brakes in my 1957 444 and finding nothing but yuck. At the very least I'll need to rebuild the wheel cylinders and more probably the master too. I'd also like to replace the brake hoses. Here's my question:

In lieu of the local parts houses scratching their head when I ask for brake parts for a 1957 Volvo ("they didn't make any Volvos until 1961, son"), what other models have the same or similar components? Specifically, what other years of the PV or 122 or 1800 (or VW, Saab, etc.) used the same brake hoses, wheel cylinders, shoes, etc. ? I'll go through a mail order company if I really have to, but I need to get this car roadworthy ASAP as I'm moving out to Colorado ASAP.

Also, the pinion seal on my rear axle is leaking like a sieve. Any idea of the interchangibility of this as well? I believe it's the Dana Spicer.


Thanks for all the kind replies and words of encouragement I've been getting! This board is the best!

Aiden
1957 444
1970 VW Doublecab (for sale!)






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