Drum to Disc brake conversion

Black Sport Coupe · Member

Drum to Disc brake conversion

GrtDanes · Poncho Master!

There are no Canadian companys left.Everything you buy is from the states.

cdnpont · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

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 · A Poncho Legend!

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

cdnpont · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

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1965CS · Guru

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 · Addicted!

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 · A Poncho Legend!

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 ? biggrin

bigholden · Addicted!

427carl wrote:

Do the Australian kits rotate in the correct direction for Canadian cars ? biggrin

Would that direction be forwards or backwards? smile

4SPEED427 · A Poncho Legend!

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 · Poncho Master!

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 · Poncho Master!

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 · Member

Thanks for all the info --- just have to start ordering parts

cdnpont · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

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.

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