I'm very happy that I found this site and you guys have already been a great help!
I've owned my 67 Poncho since 1978 and has been in the family since '72. I'm in the process of updating some of the chassis components like the front brakes. Any recommendations on which brand of brake kit would be my best bet? I would prefer one where replacement parts will be easy to come by down the road.
Thanks,
Joe
67rag396 said
Dec 6, 2009
I have been considering the kit available from Right Stuff.
If you want to keep it original discs were a first year option in 67. You might be able to track down a set here (maybe).I had a parts car with them that I recently sold partly because I was originally going to put them on my 66 but I was told the 67's were quite a bit different and they tended to be kind of leaky as they were the 4 piston type. If you're just looking something that works with nice new parts, I'd go with something in the way of the many kits offered.
Classic industries is one I know of where a set from a 67 impala, i am quite sure would be right for you car but there are others
I probably will go that route myself as right now I just have rebuilt the original power drums set on my 66 but considering it has a 396 with a 700r4(now) I may want to upgrade fairly soon.
cdnpont said
Dec 6, 2009
I see some pretty decent complete kits out there these days that were not around even 3 years ago, ones with rotors at least 12" in diameter. But many have smaller Malibu rotors that imop are too small for the big B. Original 67 B setups are good, in that replacement original style 67-68 rotors are available (small outer bearing hub). But like Grande' says, the calipers have somthing to be desired. Personally, I'd just look for a 69-70 setup with the widely available and reliable single piston caliper...and use the very decently priced 69-82 Corvette rotors ($100ea). Youll need a disc drum master as well. But it all can be done for a decent price, probably even comparable to a complete new retrofit kit.
69-70 with 69-82 Vette Rotor My 69 rag setup
mc
-- Edited by cdnpont on Sunday 6th of December 2009 09:42:16 PM
Icon said
Dec 6, 2009
holy crap I just sent my car out for paint and I think yours and mine will be very close in color..
Need more photos :)
gparis7 said
Dec 6, 2009
69-70 full size Caprice/Impala/Parisienne are the best setups with single piston calipers. Stainless Steel Brakes and other aftermarket companies also make kits that are available through Late Great Chevys, Antique Chevrolet, Impala Bob's, NOS Reproductions, CARS, etc.
I second the advice you got above.
Stay away from the 67 and 68 4 piston style caliper. If you can do a 69-70 setup, go for it.
I've had 2 early style (4 piston caliper) disc brake sets. Never again!
68sd396rag said
Dec 7, 2009
Hey Carl
What is wrong with the 4 piston disc brake set-ups-I know they were prone to leak after a while,but once you get them stainless steel sleeved they are supposed to be great.I know that they will stop your car faster than the single piston style does.I have 2 sets all done for my cars and plan to use them-talk to me here.
427carl said
Dec 7, 2009
I used to have leakers on my Corvette's Never did get them converted to stainless Would some shy away from 4 piston because of DOLLARS??
4SPEED427 said
Dec 8, 2009
Just because of leaking John. At the time I had them, late 70's on my GP, early 80's on my Nova, nobody really did much in the sleeving from what I remember.
My red Nova constantly had brake fluid dripping out of them. That got old real fast.
I'm sure they're fine now, and to restore, great. But I will be putting single piston on my Acadian.
Click here
Classic industries is one I know of where a set from a 67 impala, i am quite sure would be right for you car but there are others
I probably will go that route myself as right now I just have rebuilt the original power drums set on my 66 but considering it has a 396 with a 700r4(now) I may want to upgrade fairly soon.
I see some pretty decent complete kits out there these days that were not around even 3 years ago, ones with rotors at least 12" in diameter. But many have smaller Malibu rotors that imop are too small for the big B.
Original 67 B setups are good, in that replacement original style 67-68 rotors are available (small outer bearing hub). But like Grande' says, the calipers have somthing to be desired.
Personally, I'd just look for a 69-70 setup with the widely available and reliable single piston caliper...and use the very decently priced 69-82 Corvette rotors ($100ea). Youll need a disc drum master as well. But it all can be done for a decent price, probably even comparable to a complete new retrofit kit.
69-70 with 69-82 Vette Rotor
My 69 rag setup
mc
-- Edited by cdnpont on Sunday 6th of December 2009 09:42:16 PM
Need more photos :)
What is wrong with the 4 piston disc brake set-ups-I know they were prone to leak after a while,but once you get them stainless steel sleeved they are supposed to be great.I know that they will stop your car faster than the single piston style does.I have 2 sets all done for my cars and plan to use them-talk to me here.
I'd be really interested in that set up. What all do you have?
I used a 71 chevelle set up on mine. Single piston. Love it! Drums were lame....