i was in process of doing a disc swap and had a couple questions:
1. the brake hoses for the calipers seem to have a diffrent braket that hold
them to the frame, where can i get the correct ones?(where the hoses hook to
the hard lines)
2. the car does not have power brakes, is it worth it to
: [Chevelle-list] DISC BRAKE CONVERSION
i was in process of doing a disc swap and had a couple questions:
1. the brake hoses for the calipers seem to have a diffrent braket that hold
them to the frame, where can i get the correct ones?(where the hoses hook to
the hard lines)
2. the car does
You can get thed bracket for about 25. Call Jim at Hinshaws he has them in
stock.
Joe P.
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i was in process of doing a disc swap
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i was in process of doing a disc swap and had a couple questions:
1. the brake hoses for the calipers seem to have a diffrent braket that hold
them to the frame, where can i get
Harlan, the folks at Pirate Kacks were helpful when I needed. They have a good
parts page too. http://www.piratejack.net/Parts.html
good luck
mike
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Take out the #1 plug, put your finger over the plug hole and bump the
motor
over until you feel air rushing out
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Thanks Bill , I have it running . went for a ride yesterday
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Thanks to all that replied. problem was a bad connection that joined the 2
piece brake line running to the rear that was drawing in air
can you resend the website I was unable to access it. thanks Jimmy.C
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Therefore, the timing pointer could be at 10 degrees but for #6 instead of
the #1 hole.
I hope I didn't make it more confusing.
Bill Vander Werf
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Thanks to all that replied. problem was a bad connection that joined the 2
piece brake line running to the rear that was drawing in air. now fixed. I also
Installed an MSD 6AL ignition and I have what may sound like a silly question
( I'm gettin a little punchie) long hrs. in garage. Q. If
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Need input and recommendation for converting shoe to disc
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Need input and recommendation for converting shoe to
disc(front) for my 66 Malibu. Lot
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Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2005 9:10 AM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] disc brake conversion
Need input and recommendation for converting shoe to disc (front) for my 66
Malibu. Lot of them out there but don't know which is reasonable and good
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Need input and recommendation
-list] disc brake conversion
Need input and recommendation for converting shoe to disc (front) for my
66
Malibu. Lot of them out there but don't know which is reasonable and
good.
Thanks
Jack 66
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From: Jack Thorpe
Subject: [Chevelle-list] disc brake conversion
Need input and recommendation for converting shoe to disc (front) for my
66
Malibu. Lot of them out there but don't know which is reasonable and
good.
Thanks
Jack 66
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From: Jack Thorpe
Subject: [Chevelle-list] disc brake conversion
Need input and recommendation for converting shoe to disc
Need input and recommendation for converting shoe to disc(front) for my 66 Malibu. Lot of them out there but don't know which is reasonable and good.
Thanks
Jack 66
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Need
input and recommendation for converting shoe to disc(front) for my 66 Malibu. Lot of them
Title: Re: [Chevelle-list] disc brake conversion
Jack, I converted the front drums on my 67SS to disc using the Wilwood kit; it used the stock drum spindles and it was pretty straight forward (good instructions). Took about approx 3 hours total. It does require the updated front-brake hose. I
for $300, and some additional brake lines, I'll
be stopping with the best of them.
Later
Charles
65ss.com
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How about a booster, master and prop. valve from third gen. camaros? Twenty
year newer technology
The F body booster is not a direct bolt on, you will need to make a bracket for it. The master cylinder will work, but an Aluminum one from a B body would be better (larger bore). YOu can go to any local auto parts store and get a new booster/master cylinder for about $130. Another set of
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The F body booster is not a direct bolt on, you will need to make a
bracket for it. The master cylinder will work
valves go to the front/rear?
Thanks
Charles
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Conversion Questions
When you say
First off, check out www.chevelles.com/tech and look in the brakes forum, tons of info there.
Second, a B body is a full size GM car, IE Caprice, Impala, Delta 88, 98 Regency, Riviera. Mid 80's station wagons make great donor cars.
You will need a booster to fit an A body. A stock one is
OMG! I can't believe I hadn't been to
the forums at chevelles.com!!! Information overload to say the
least. I am working my way through it now. So much good stuff
there.
Thanks
Charles
First off, check
out www.chevelles.com/tech and
look in the brakes forum, tons of info
You need a proportioning valve on your Malibu but you will need to change your
existing one. You will need a disc/disc one and remove your disc/drum one.
All questions are concerning my '65 Malibu:
Here goes,
I currently have power brakes on my '65, but it is a single circuit master cylinder.
Thanks for the answer on the proportioning valve, but I don't believe I currently have
on my single circuit master cylinder. Does anyone know if a later power master
cylinder will fit on my power booster? I'm sure it will, but I was hoping that
someone knew already so I don't have to buy and
How about a booster, master and prop. valve from third gen. camaros? Twenty
year newer technology and all bracketed together.
Neal S.
66 Malibu convert
All questions are concerning my '65 Malibu:
Here goes,
I currently have power brakes on my '65, but it is a single circuit master cylinder.
Can I just bolt on a later master cylinder to my booster to upgrade to dual circut?
If so what year Master Cylinder should I use for a disc/drum
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The conversions that fix the suspension geometry are the way to go.
You can really improve
Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2004 12:40 PM
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I got 17x9.5 V45 wheels from Vintage Wheel Works with 275/40/17 tires.
I posted more details on the Chevelle list. Got them on Thursday and
I'm still checking things out. Front
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Nice site
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Speaking
I have a 67 SS. I am considering converting the front to disc
brakes. Any recomendations? Is a dit the way to go? If so, whose
kit is best?
Thanks
Mark
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I have a 67 SS. I am
Thanks Dan
Is master power brakes the co you bought from? Do you have a phone
number?
Thanks
Mark
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I used a kit from
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I have a 67 SS. I am considering converting the front to
disc brakes. Any recomendations? Is a dit the way to go?
If so
: [Chevelle-list] Disc
brake conversion
I used a kit from Master Power Brakes...
Got a great deal, and installation was so easy that my wife
could have done it..
All I needed extra that wasn't in the kit was a tube flarer
for the brake lines I had to redo..
And the change in the braking
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I have a 67 SS. I am considering converting the front to
disc
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Dan, did you go all
the way around or just the front?
Ron
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If you are running 15 or larger wheels,the new Baer Super Street 11 disc
brake kit is a very nice set-up.
Clint Hooper
HH Custom,owner
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http://www.LT5Registry.net/
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The conversions that fix the suspension geometry are the way to go.
You can really improve the handling as well as braking. I did the swap
without a kit since there was no such thing back then. I got the
f-body parts from the junkyard and some other stuff from HO Racing.
This was
Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Disc brake conversion
The conversions that fix the suspension geometry are the way to go.
You can really improve the handling as well as braking. I did the swap
without a kit since there was no such thing back then. I got the
f-body parts from
I'm trying to decide on how to do my front disc brake conversion. I've
seen lots of companies that sell a front disc brake KIT (w/ power
brakes) for around $1000. When buying these kits, you mearly put the kit
on and your rolling...But i have to ask myself, how much can I do the
conversion for?
What's the opinion here? Buy the setup from a company that has a KIT
which is new, ready to go, and can be shipped immediately. Or hunt down
the parts yourself, clean them up and save some money. If i find my own
parts, then can anybody tell me roughly how much i can do this
conversion for? I'm
I would think you can get a new front disc brake kit for way less than $1K.
Heck,I can get you a Baer Track kit w/13 ZR-1 rotors calipers for $1K.
Having said that,I've always been leery of using scrapyard parts in the
braking system. People will think nothing of spending big bucks for some
cool
Guys,
For those wanting to check out disc brake conversions, this is very worth while. It is cheaper than a stock disc kit, and works much better. Take a look.
http://www.buffnet.net/~airrj/CBB%20Construction.html
Tom
I got a hold of a guy here in town about one. He's supposed to let me know
today. If he doesn't come through, I may be interested in one of your
original ones if you can find them. I'll let you know if he doesn't come
through. Thanks.
Brian Zack
'70 Chevelle Malibu
mailto:brianz;dpsabq.com
Ok. Did my conversion this last weekend to power disc brakes from manual
drums. Got the setup from a 70-72 Monte. I used the replaceables as cores.
Got new master cylinder, brake hoses, bearings, seals and rotors. Also
rebuilt loaded calipers and power booster. When I tried to get the
You can use spindles off a 70-72 monte??? - Original Message - From: Brian Zack Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 8:53 AM To: Chevelle List (E-mail) Subject: [Chevelle-List] Disc brake conversion questions Ok. Did my conversion this last weekend to power disc brakes from manualdrums. Got
Yes, the
early Montes are A-body cars. In 1970 the El Camino Monte Carlo even used
the same front bumper.
John Nasta
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Message-
You
can use spindles off a 70-72 monte???
I believe they shared the same trunk lid too from 68-72.
Larry (Z)
That's correct.
John Nasta
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I believe they shared the same trunk lid too from 68-72.
Larry
(Z)
] Disc brake conversion questions
Ok. Did my conversion this last weekend to power disc brakes from manual
drums. Got the setup from a 70-72 Monte. I used the replaceables as cores.
Got new master cylinder, brake hoses, bearings, seals and rotors. Also
rebuilt loaded calipers and power booster. When
more since I'd need the Global west arms. Mikey - Original Message - From: John Nasta Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 9:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Disc brake conversion questionsYes, the early Montes are A-body cars. In 1970 the El Camino Monte Carlo
er 29, 2002
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sweet... wish I new that a few weeks ago looking through the junkyard as
one had disc brakes on it. My own fault for not doing better research I guess.
I have been debating about how to
;dpsabq.com
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From: Brian Zack
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 7:53 AM
To: Chevelle List (E-mail)
Subject: [Chevelle-List] Disc brake conversion questions
Ok. Did my conversion this last weekend to power disc brakes from manual
drums. Got the setup from a 70-72 Monte. I
Brian
If you look way up on the top of the pedal post, there are 2 holes for the U
shaped brakcet. It is supposed to be on the top one. I made that mistake
when I pulled the booster off mine top refinish it and then reisntalled it.
I had a hell of a time bleeding it for that reason until I
-List] Disc brake conversion questions
Ok. Did my conversion this last weekend to power disc brakes from manual
drums. Got the setup from a 70-72 Monte. I used the replaceables as cores.
Got new master cylinder, brake hoses, bearings, seals and rotors. Also
rebuilt loaded calipers and power booster
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Brian
If you look way up on the top of the pedal post, there are 2 holes for the U
shaped brakcet
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Look at the Wilwood website, they have a fantastic QA page.
http://www.wilwood.com/faq.asp
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: [Chevelle-List] Disc brake conversion questions
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 13:54:59 -0700
Ok. I did some more reading on Team Chevelle and it looks like the pedal
should be lower. I still didn't find out if the proportioning valve from
the
camaro was the same or not. Anyone?
Brian Zack
'70 Chevelle
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Disc brake
conversion questions
sweet... wish I new that a few weeks ago looking through the junkyard as
one had disc brakes on it. My own fault for not doing better research I guess.
I have been debating about how to swap to front discs... been a hard
: GLENN BAILEY [mailto:glenn_w_bailey;hotmail.com]
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While not having any part numbers for verification, I believe the
proportioning valve is specifically designed for a particular
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I've heard that by using the offset a-arm shafts, you
can do the tall
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Good points. I wasn't sure how the two would be different. But, Your answers
make sense. I'm kind of leaning to more towards the proportioning valve
being somewhat of a culprit now also. I think i
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I thought that it was manual brakes top hole and power brakes bottom hole
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Thanks for the pics. Looks like there's plenty of room, at least with the rims
you have. What tire size and rim backspacing/offset do you have on your front
wheels? I
Phoenix, AZ
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I just switched from drums to discs on my 69 chevelle and there is no difference.
The hub on the rotor seems to push it out as far as the drum did.
ryan
Galen and Melissa Love wrote:
At
the Midwest Regionals in KC, I talked to a guy in a red 70 SS with 17"
Torq Thrust wheels, which are exactly
At the Midwest Regionals in KC, I talked to a guy
in a red 70 SS with 17" Torq Thrust wheels, which are exactly what I've been
wanting to put on my '71. I got the info from him(tire/wheel size,
backspacing), but my question is this: he is running a disc brake setup on
the front (stock, I
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