I think the brake booster on the '59 Imperial is rather easy to remove.
Paul
In a message dated 12/21/2003 12:35:43 AM Eastern Standard Time,
Imperial59crown writes:
> Hugh writes on the removal of my brake booster:
> >Evidently, you don't want to try to remove it yourself. No problem. If it
>ain't your cup of tea then that's OK.<
>
> Hello Hugh,
> I may give it a go, but I really haven't decided yet at this time. You are
>aware of my mechanical abilities, and although I wouldn't think twice about
>removing brakes from a bicycle, the thought of doing it on a two and a half
>ton car is a little unsettling. Then there is the problem of getting it all
>put back on and in working order again. When I first got the car and had it at
>the mechanic to get it running again, the brakes seemed to be the area which
>was giving them the most problems. Your idea of bringing it to a local brake
>shop, and
> then sending the unit out to Karps sounds very promising.
> Happy Holidays! Bill '59 Crown