I need some input on whether it is worth my time or not to save the factory disc brake spindles on a 70 Monte that I am parting out. Original disc brake car, all the front end stuff is rusty and scaly would need to be sand blasted. Calipers look scaly and rusty too. I do not have a fork or any other specific tools to remove ball joints. just a BFH. Looks like a lot of work with maybe little to no reward on selling the parts. But if these parts are desirable and worth selling I would take a stab at saving the parts.

I don't know. Anybody have some input PLEASE.




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Someone mentioned the other day in another thread about aftermarket spindles not having the right taper for the new ball joints to seat into. I'd say grab whatever you can, including the spindles.

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If you take the front end apart buy removeing the complete upper and lower controle arms, it might be a lot easier. Then soke the parts you want to disassemble with penatrating oil for a while before attempting to dissasemble the rest. Thats how I got my disk set up from the junk yard. I even took the brake booster, master, propotationing valve, and all lines and peddels. $20 in 1984. Here in AZ, thay were all perfect except one rottor. These original parts are way to hard to come buy these days.

I need some input on whether it is worth my time or not to save the factory disc brake spindles on a 70 Monte that I am parting out. Original disc brake car, all the front end stuff is rusty and scaly would need to be sand blasted. Calipers look scaly and rusty too. I do not have a fork or any other specific tools to remove ball joints. just a BFH. Looks like a lot of work with maybe little to no reward on selling the parts. But if these parts are desirable and worth selling I would take a stab at saving the parts.

I don't know. Anybody have some input PLEASE.




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SAVE:yes:

The original stuff has a lot of casting dates and numbers that the aftermarket stuff doesn't have. People doing accurate restorations, like to get the old original stuff but for fixing up a regular car, like the el Camino that we did, over the counter stuff is fine and a lot cheaper. I'd take whatever I could. Even if you don't sell the stuff, it may just come in handy for your own use or as trading material.

Before attempting spindle removal, I'd pull the calipers and rotors and look at the spindle bearing surfaces. They may not be worth saving.
If the bearing surfaces are usable, save the spindles, backing plates, and caliper mounting brackets.

before attempting spindle removal, i'd pull the calipers and rotors and look at the spindle bearing surfaces. They may not be worth saving.
If the bearing surfaces are usable, save the spindles, backing plates, and caliper mounting brackets.

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I will cut the frame off at the firewall with a cutting torch and deal with removing the pieces another time or put the front section on craigslist for somebody else who wants the parts.

Thanks for the input.

Todd




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Keep them or sell. Disc brake spindles and hubs can be used to convert to C5/C6 brakes. I bought a used set complete for $40, and have seen go for much more on ebay.

I helped part out a 72 Monte and snagged the spindles, booster, master, and claipers, even the clips and lines. I used the spindles after some cleaning, and the rest was used as cores. I had a front disc brake swap for quite cheap. I don't think the spindles are worth too much but I would hate to see them tossed.

Those spindles are in short supply. If they were not, there would not be all the conversion kits offered. And, there would not be instructions on how to convert the drum brake spindles. If you have the time, check out completed auctions on ebay and see what people are willing to pay. Then put an ad on Craiglist, with the provision that the buyer will remove the parts. That could get you out of the business of removing them.

Even rusty old calipers are good for cores ($$) at your parts store when you get reman ones.

And you can remove them from the ball joints without a pickle fork. Use 2 BFH's, and hit the spindle with both hammers 180 degrees apart from each other. Hit the spindle on the sides, with the hammers as flat as you can swing them. BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE THE SPRING CONTAINED WITH A COMPRESSOR OR A CHAIN!!!!!!!

Thanks for the input fellas.
I kept the front disc brake stuff per your advise.
The Monte went away today. Here is what it looked like when it got here and when it left.
Factory Big Block Monte LOADED!!

Kind of sad to see a loaded BBC '70 Monte get stripped like that. Please tell me the car was too rough to fix.

Kind of sad to see a loaded BBC '70 Monte get stripped like that. Please tell me the car was too rough to fix.

It would have needed everything.
The vin tag was rusted right off of the dash, the only good metal on that car was the hood, and the trunk lid (and the trunk lid was from a donor car). Restoration would have cost more than the value of the finished car by many $$$.

Stay tuned, as I will be asking advise on what I should do with a 72 Monte Carlo I have as well. Pictures to follow when it gets home.



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There is always folks out there that are looking for stock disc brake parts. That stuff is well worth keeping.