Any body have any thoughts on this kit? Its CPP drop spindle with 12'' rotor and caliper front brake kit.

Seems like a bargain? Is this a good way to go? Thanks


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I started my install today. I have the 12" kit without the drop, (same kit, different spindles). I'm installing it as part of a compete front end and steering overhaul. I should be able to report back in a couple of weeks regarding performance.

Looked like a great deal to me too!! And I like that all the wear items are off the shelf Camaro parts, so they're easy to source.

Thought I'd post a long overdue update on this brake kit. This was installed along with a SC&C Stage 2+ kit from Marcus, while retaining my stock lower control arms. Also, a Hellwig sway bar was installed, as well as Hotchkis 1" lowering springs.

The kit went together well, with no missing parts. I paid a little extra for powdercoated calipers, and zinc washed rotors, and I did have to grind a bit of the powdercoat off to fit the caliper. I was made aware of this at the time the kit was ordered, so it was no surprise. Brakes work fine, and I do notice a slight advantage over the 11" kit that was on the car previously.

Now for the negatives. The tapers on the steering arms are different on the two spindles. The passenger side seems spot on, but I had to run a thick washer under the castle nut on the driver side to get the cotter pin to seat inside the castle nut. After seeing this, I was concerned about the ball joint tapers on the spindle. I marked my ball joints with some machinists dye, and torqued them down to check the fitment. Turns out, the tapers were fine for the ball joints. I think I got lucky. I don't know if the tie rod issue will cause me any problems in the long term, but it's still a quality control issue.

Also, these spindles have a built in steering stop that contacts the lower control arm in hard turns. Thanks to this, I have an easier time parking my SUV!!! I practicaly have to make a three point turn to park my Chevelle between two cars. The turning radius is severely compromised by these steering stops!! Keep in mind, my application is not stock due to the SC&C kit, and your results may vary, but I plan on pulling these off and cutting those steering stops off of the spindle for good!! The car never came with them from the factory, and I sure as hell don't need them now. Makes me wonder if this is just another OEM designed spindle for another application that was made to fit the A body (like the old S10 drop spindle swap).

So, I believe you get what you pay for with this kit. No hidden bargains here. Poorly machined, and poorly designed, I would leave this one on the shelf if I were you.

For '69, the steering stop was part of the steering arm bolted to the factory spindles (disc). It contacted the lower control arm on the backside.

Mine's a 66. I don't think they came from the factory with steering stops that year.