Disc Brake conversion using stock spindels
#1
Disc Brake conversion using stock spindels
I have power drum brakes but want disc's just on the front using the stock booster and stock spindels--Who makes such a beast--I see lots of ones replacing the spindels--but i don't want to!! Thanks --i tried the search engine to no avail--also i want to retain the 15 in wheels also--Glenn
#2
You won't be able to use your stock spindles unless you get them machined down. The top boss needs to be machined down due to clearance issues. The spec I found for this is .610".
I know you said you don't want a kit that replaces the spindles, but you need to take them off anyways and it would be easier just to buy a kit and get new spindles.
If I were you, I'd get a manual disc brake setup, you can use your booster but you'll need a master cylinder for a disc setup.
I got my kit from Matt's Bowtie Classic's and at the time it was under $500.
But if a kit is not available for your setup, by piecing it together and getting the spindles machined, you might end up paying a lot more then it would cost for a kit.
I know you said you don't want a kit that replaces the spindles, but you need to take them off anyways and it would be easier just to buy a kit and get new spindles.
If I were you, I'd get a manual disc brake setup, you can use your booster but you'll need a master cylinder for a disc setup.
I got my kit from Matt's Bowtie Classic's and at the time it was under $500.
But if a kit is not available for your setup, by piecing it together and getting the spindles machined, you might end up paying a lot more then it would cost for a kit.
#3
Here is a no-machining required, stock drum spindle conversion kit: Camaro Disc Brake Conversion Kit, For Use With Drum Brake Spindles, 1967-1969 - Ricks Camaro Parts
#4
Thanks thats what i was looking for --i knew that you could use the spidels on a 55 chevy and convert to disc's so i "figured?" that the Camaro must have them somewhere i just have not recieved my catalogs yet?? again Thanks--Glenn
#7
Front conversion for '67-'69 to fit any stock 14" wheel is $375. If you want a drilled,slotted,zinc rotor $425. Both include rotors,calipers,pads,flex hoses,bearings,brackets. Real easy install. No alignment required. I was real happy with it. May want to change your proportioning valve. They carry these and lines also. I changed mine. They have complete kits (valves:brass $75, chrome$100... lines:steel $95, stainless $145) Brake Conversions, Pre-Bent Stainless Lines | Right Stuff Detailing. 800-405-2000
#9
UPDATE-- i used the EZ kit off e-bay took 2 days and 3 brakelines bought and it is not ez also needed an adapter--BUT the 800 number tech staff are VERY helpfull--doable but no complete kit--
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