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: Front Disc Brake Conversion Products


Tod
Jun 2nd, 08, 10:31 PM
I did a search on the question below, but no real difinitive answers on front brake conversion kits.

What company, for those of you that have done this conversion, sells the very best quality and ease of installation product? I've seen lots of people have their favorite companies, but I'm going to order my kit soon and I'm not sure who to order it from.

Ausley's, Ground Up and other Chevelle aftermarket vendors sell front end conversion kits as does CPP. So who has the best product? I'm willing to pay more $$ for a better product that fits and comes with all the parts. By the way, I have a 66' Coupe with stock spindles.

Thanks to all as always!

JYags
Jun 3rd, 08, 8:16 AM
Most of the vendors are selling kits from the same manufacturer.

I ordered my kit from this place - http://www.hotrodsusa.com/

It was shipped to my door directly from the manufacturer - http://www.mbmbrakeboosters.com/Disc-Brake-Kits.html

troposcuba
Jun 3rd, 08, 8:47 AM
I used these guys. http://www.inlinetube.com/

looks like the same kit. went in with no problems whatsoever. the prebent stainless complete line set fit very well and as far as i can tell was identical to original bends too.

Duck Dodgers
Jun 3rd, 08, 5:03 PM
All the low end kits are made in Korea with some parts (wheel bearings etc) comming from China (as in Communist).

Goes together OK but be sure to check bearing, tie rod and ball joint fit in spindles. I've seen a couple spindles that were machined wrong. Chewing up a wheel bearing is'nt fun but having a tie rod end or ball joint break can be very bad news.

Also, you might want to consider upgrading to Timken or = wheel bearings.

Have you considered using LT1 parts? Adaptor brackets are easy to get (check ebay) and the parts are much higher quality. :yes:

Tod
Jun 3rd, 08, 5:14 PM
All the low end kits are made in Korea with some parts (wheel bearings etc) comming from China (as in Communist).

Goes together OK but be sure to check bearing, tie rod and ball joint fit in spindles. I've seen a couple spindles that were machined wrong. Chewing up a wheel bearing is'nt fun but having a tie rod end or ball joint break can be very bad news.

Also, you might want to consider upgrading to Timken or = wheel bearings.

Have you considered using LT1 parts? Adaptor brackets are easy to get (check ebay) and the parts are much higher quality. :yes:

Good advice, thanks. But I won't be doing this installation, I'll have someone else do it. I'm not very good when it comes to brakes and I want it done correctly.

Thanks to all.

Seagram's 72
Jun 4th, 08, 9:36 PM
I have been eyeing the new CPP kits:
CPP New Brake Kits (http://www.classicperform.com/NewProducts/DropSpindles/DropSpindles.htm)
Only $389 gets 12" discs, spindles, calipers, and the rest of the kit. I have no experience w/ the kits (preorder right now) yet $389 seems pretty promising.