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**1project2many** · 01-07-2022, 04:55 PM

I believe you'll find the steering system is similar to what was used on Pontiac and Buick. Many parts are still available.
https://www.hometownbuick.com/1958-b...ing-gear-pump/

https://www.ebay.com/p/670916944

The power brake unit is likely to be a Hydravac. Both Midland and Bendix made Hydravac.

Midland:

Bendix:

Rebuilding may be tricky. I'm going to try rebuild a Bendix unit I have here using some web videos and manuals.

01-07-2022, 04:55 PM	#3
1project2many Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,217	Re: Repairing factory power steering, power brakes on 1959 GMC I believe you'll find the steering system is similar to what was used on Pontiac and Buick. Many parts are still available. https://www.hometownbuick.com/1958-b...ing-gear-pump/ https://www.ebay.com/p/670916944 The power brake unit is likely to be a Hydravac. Both Midland and Bendix made Hydravac. Midland: Bendix: Rebuilding may be tricky. I'm going to try rebuild a Bendix unit I have here using some web videos and manuals.