Hopefully this is the correct area of the forum for this question...

I have a '67 Camaro that I would like to/need to swap to disc brakes. It is a drag car, and getting it stopped at the top end is sometimes a task. It is my understanding that I also have to swap the spindles too, correct? I've been looking at the different kits online, and the Wilwood kits don't come with spindles, but the Summit kits do. The Summit kits also only have a 1 piston caliper. I'm hoping somebody could give me some insight as to the pros/cons of the different kits available. Thanks.

 

What kind of times are you turning? Is it 1/4 mile or 1/8 mile? Does the local track have a short shut down?

I had a 68 that ran 10.40's & 127 mph in the 1/4 mile and the car had drum brakes all the way around. Never had a problem getting stopped at the end of the track.

You may just need a GOOD brake guy that knows his way around this kind of stuff. I did and it takes a little more than just turning the drums and slapping on a pair of shoes. There are some tricks to the trade.

If you are really looking for the "cool" factor or are trying to lighten up your front end, then ignore my post and questions. Some of the after market stuff will retro-fit to your existing spindles. If your car is near factory weight, the single piston calipers won't doas good asa properly set up factory drum brake and drums will hold your car better at the line if you are footbraking.

BTW, a factory drumsetup is lighter that a factory disc setup. The popular kit right now is Aerospace Eng. brakes. Most of the guys I race with are using them for their disc setups.

RM

 

I converted my '69 a few years back and used a conversion kit from Classic Industires. It all wnet together beautifully and the car stops great. Highly recommended.

 

I was on www.lateral-g.net asking similar questions about brakes for my 68. I was trying to find what all it takes to get the C5 corvette disks and calipers to fit my car, and this guy Frank from http://www.gpsuperstore.com/PMs me about the cost of the conversion and shows me this setup that works just as good and looks a lot better from Wilwood. Here are the links to the brakes he showed me.

http://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/Pages/06/index.asp

http://www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/Pages/12/index.asp

It's a Wilwood setup, 12 1/4 front, 12 1/4 rear, internal ebrake, 4 piston / 4 piston, they sell apackage that comes with E brake cables, braided hoses, master cylinder,and High temp Dot 4 brake fluid for $1500ish or you could just order it all seperate. it's up to you.

 

http://www.protouring.se/

here is a site of a conversion of a drum brake setup to c4 disks

 

I installed the disc brake conversion kit from "The Right Stuff" and it was very straightforward. The kit was about $650 including powder coated calipers. My car doesn't make enough vacuum to use the booster but it stops great, much better than with front drums. Go to a Super Chevy Show, you might get a good deal.

 

I would suggest you stick with some thing recommended for street use.
The after market 3/8 rotors will eventually warp or cup away from the attachment point even if your only using them at the track. Vented rotors are the way to go if you want longevity. Early Camaro's w/drumsnever had any braking power after 100 mph.

 

I'm using"Stainless Steel Brake Corp." on our 1968 RSSS - The kit came with new spindles.

The only difference I noticed between the old spindle and new was the mounting emboss for the backplate is shorter on the new ones. You could more than likely have your old ones machined down and not have to purchase new spindles.

 

i bought two kits off ebay 4 800