Wanting to upgrade front brakes to disc on my 65 Laurentian 2dr post. Haven't found any canadian companies on line only american. Need help please respond.
GrtDanes said
Jan 27, 2016
There are no Canadian companys left.Everything you buy is from the states.
cdnpont said
Jan 27, 2016
I wonder if NOS could help with an all in one kit. It's not going to be as cheap as it once was, but it would certainly be the quickest way to front discs. Not the best though as they are usually 11" rotors.
The best way to do this would be to find someone up here with a complete 69-82 Corvette front setup, spindles to calipers. They come up from time to time. Restore the assemblies.
Or just start piecing one together. All the parts are available on Ebay or from the Corvette parts houses. I did this on my 67. I once put together another 69-70 Single piston setup, and from what I can tell, the single piston caliper brackets are rare as hens teeth these days, and are not offered aftermarket, it's much easier to go Vette.
For the Corvette system, You'll need,
69-82 C3 Spindles,
69-82 Disc hubs.
New bearings and seals
Rotors
Splash guards
69-82 4 piston Caliper brackets
69-82 Stainless sleeved re-manufactured calipers
Caliper bolts and the Caliper bracket to spindle bolts.
Disc/Drum 1" master.
Adjustable proportioning valve (in line with the rears)
Associated flex and DIY hardlines.
You can use your 65 steering arms on these spindles.
New ball joints.
Pricey, but that 65 post car will stop like a champ.
Here's the 11" rotor SSBC setup through Summit. You can see this is not going to be cheap either way.
427carl said
Jan 27, 2016
heres a nice set for 492.00 Cdn free shipping to Saint Stephen/Calais Me border
Just my (.5 cent US) I would source out the Corvette parts or 69 Impala w discs as I found the aftermarket kits of poor quality and the rotors are smaller.
bigholden said
Jan 29, 2016
There's a well-established brake upgrade kit maker in Australia called Hoppers Stoppers. It has a good website at hoppers.com.au.
It does 300mm and 330mm upgrade kits for full size Chevs 1955-1969. I got one for my car 5 or 6 years ago and its been fine. I ordered online but they were happy to talk over the phone. They also do kits for Camaros and Corvettes and heaps of other cars. There's a link on the home page to an article about problems with kits sold on eBay which would be worth reading before going that route.
427carl said
Jan 29, 2016
bigholden wrote:
There's a well-established brake upgrade kit maker in Australia called Hoppers Stoppers. It has a good website at hoppers.com.au.
It does 300mm and 330mm upgrade kits for full size Chevs 1955-1969. I got one for my car 5 or 6 years ago and its been fine. I ordered online but they were happy to talk over the phone. They also do kits for Camaros and Corvettes and heaps of other cars. There's a link on the home page to an article about problems with kits sold on eBay which would be worth reading before going that route.
Do the Australian kits rotate in the correct direction for Canadian cars ?
bigholden said
Jan 29, 2016
427carl wrote:
Do the Australian kits rotate in the correct direction for Canadian cars ?
Would that direction be forwards or backwards?
4SPEED427 said
Jan 30, 2016
bigholden wrote:
There's a well-established brake upgrade kit maker in Australia called Hoppers Stoppers. It has a good website at hoppers.com.au.
It does 300mm and 330mm upgrade kits for full size Chevs 1955-1969. I got one for my car 5 or 6 years ago and its been fine. I ordered online but they were happy to talk over the phone. They also do kits for Camaros and Corvettes and heaps of other cars. There's a link on the home page to an article about problems with kits sold on eBay which would be worth reading before going that route.
I was very close to buying one for my 66 but I saw way too many horror stories about the kits when I read the forums, so I backed off on that thinking.
dcneric said
Jan 30, 2016
bigholden wrote:
427carl wrote:
Do the Australian kits rotate in the correct direction for Canadian cars ?
Would that direction be forwards or backwards?
Well would it be anti-clockwise or counter-clockwise?
rebelrouser said
Jan 30, 2016
The conversion is very simple and so easy a monkey could do it. Just go out and buy a set of '65-'82 'Vette front brake set up(used of course) then all you'll have to do is replace the rotor, dust shield, and calipers-consumables. I've already done this on my old '66 'Chief and it worked out great!! One thing that people don't realize is that the 'Vette spindles are the same part number as the "B" body spindle for disc brakes. And believe me, your car will stop like nothing before. If you want to do the rears with the same brakes let me know and I'll coach you through it. Simple as the front with minimal fabrication.
Black Sport Coupe said
Jan 31, 2016
Thanks for all the info --- just have to start ordering parts
cdnpont said
Feb 1, 2016
Really, the most difficult part of the Vette conversion, is the splitting of the ball joints, spring compression...and the wallet extraction.
Wanting to upgrade front brakes to disc on my 65 Laurentian 2dr post. Haven't found any canadian companies on line only american. Need help please respond.
I wonder if NOS could help with an all in one kit. It's not going to be as cheap as it once was, but it would certainly be the quickest way to front discs. Not the best though as they are usually 11" rotors.
The best way to do this would be to find someone up here with a complete 69-82 Corvette front setup, spindles to calipers. They come up from time to time. Restore the assemblies.
Or just start piecing one together. All the parts are available on Ebay or from the Corvette parts houses. I did this on my 67. I once put together another 69-70 Single piston setup, and from what I can tell, the single piston caliper brackets are rare as hens teeth these days, and are not offered aftermarket, it's much easier to go Vette.
For the Corvette system, You'll need,
69-82 C3 Spindles,
69-82 Disc hubs.
New bearings and seals
Rotors
Splash guards
69-82 4 piston Caliper brackets
69-82 Stainless sleeved re-manufactured calipers
Caliper bolts and the Caliper bracket to spindle bolts.
Disc/Drum 1" master.
Adjustable proportioning valve (in line with the rears)
Associated flex and DIY hardlines.
You can use your 65 steering arms on these spindles.
New ball joints.
Pricey, but that 65 post car will stop like a champ.
Here's the 11" rotor SSBC setup through Summit. You can see this is not going to be cheap either way.
heres a nice set for 492.00 Cdn free shipping to Saint Stephen/Calais Me border
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-68-Chevy-Impala-Disc-Brake-Kit-Conversion-Kit-/171279447132?fits=Year%3A1965%7CModel%3AImpala&hash=item27e10cf45c:g:FH4AAOxyOMdS9lH2&vxp=mtr
http://shippingtocalais.com/
Just my
(.5 cent US) I would source out the Corvette parts or 69 Impala w discs as I found the aftermarket kits of poor quality and the rotors are smaller.
It does 300mm and 330mm upgrade kits for full size Chevs 1955-1969. I got one for my car 5 or 6 years ago and its been fine. I ordered online but they were happy to talk over the phone. They also do kits for Camaros and Corvettes and heaps of other cars. There's a link on the home page to an article about problems with kits sold on eBay which would be worth reading before going that route.
Do the Australian kits rotate in the correct direction for Canadian cars ?
Do the Australian kits rotate in the correct direction for Canadian cars ?
Would that direction be forwards or backwards?
I was very close to buying one for my 66 but I saw way too many horror stories about the kits when I read the forums, so I backed off on that thinking.
Well would it be anti-clockwise or counter-clockwise?
Thanks for all the info --- just have to start ordering parts
Really, the most difficult part of the Vette conversion, is the splitting of the ball joints, spring compression...and the wallet extraction.
A link to some conversion thoughts
Made these spindle stands for the job, I can't tell you how much easier these make the job. I'll make up a plan for them if interested.
And don't hesitate ask any questions.