RE: [Chevelle-list] disk brake conversion

[Brad Waller]

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When I did this years ago, I got a full setup from a donor car, with the spindles, rotors, and calipers from a '79 F-Body and the master cylinder (Booster since this was a power conversion), and proportioning valve from (I think) a '72 Malibu.  The weight distribution of the newer Malibu is not the same as the '67, so the proportioning is not perfect.  The rears do lock before the front, but not all that early.  In a perfect world, you will want an adjustable valve to dial in your car.  In reality, you can drive the car and be just fine with a junk yard valve. Note: It has been something like 10 years since I had the car in snow with this, but I don't really remember any undue rear lockup with the setup as is.  I bought an adjustable valve to dial the car in, but still have not installed it... Brad Waller     ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) '66 Convertible | 327/dead | 4-speed   | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFGs '67 Chevelle    | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | '79 F-Body Brakes -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Bradley Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2004 11:59 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] disk brake conversion Ok gang, sorry for being a pest. Let me give you the complete low down. I’m working on a 67 chevelle, have located all necessary hoses (with help from the group) banjo bolts and copper washers. I have new pads, good bearings and seals. This is a non-power conversion. Will I need a new proportioning valve? And if so does it have to be adjustable? I’m trying to have all my ducks in a row before attempting this conversion because this is my daily driver and now (after breaking my kneecap) work wants me back on a light duty basis, whatever that is for a heavy equipment mechanic. So this will have to be done at night, or over a weekend. I’m trying to anticipate any problems. My other questions are, will I need to replace my tie rods or ball joints to complete this conversion if my current ones are good? This being my first disk conversion, I’d rather ask and look stupid, than get in the middle of the project and feel stupid, know what I mean? I believe in the 6 P's! Proper Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance!   Forever loyal to the group and in your debt! Bill Bradley 67 Malibu Edmond Oklahoma http://groups.msn.com/SpidrManspics/mycar.msnw http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/chevellerestoration/