[hischildbrian]

So far the least expensive complete kit I have found is $619.00. Has any one found one at a better price? Thanks again for all your help guys!

Brian

 

[Olle]

Is that the guy in Ohio? You could look on eBay (if you haven't done that already), I have seen another guy selling similar kits. If I remember correctly, he was in the same ballpark, so you might be able to use that to haggle a bit.

 

[hischildbrian]

Yeah, same guy. Looks like it's going to be $619.00.

 

[YenkoChevelle69]

I got my spindles for 100 and all together, including new flex hoses I have about 350 in mine from Autozone.

 

[Chris R]

I was going to mention what Yenko said. Just buy a set of spindles and get the rest at the parts store. Im thinking around 500 bucks to put it together but I havent actually tried. My 66 already had 70 discs already on it.

 

[Cam Sweet]

Or, modify your spindles and get everything else at Autozone. Caliper brackets are $85 at our sponsor. GroundUp.

 

[Olle]

I got my spindles for 100 and all together, including new flex hoses I have about 350 in mine from Autozone.

Did you get the dust shields and caliper brackets with the spindles? And what about booster, master cylinder, prop valve etc? I just checked some prices at Autozone, and calipers, hoses and rotors only are more than $200, and that doesn't even include shoes, hardware kit, bearings etc. $350 sounds dirt cheap.

Even if you can modify your spindles like Cam Sweet says, I doubt that it really pays off to buy the rest from Autozone. If you want to save money, I'd say that a cheap but complete used setup would be the best start, so you can use calipers, m/c, booster etc for cores, or even rebuild them yourself. Used (or modified) spindles, caliper brackets and dust shields (if you can find them) is probably the best way to save money if you want to use new parts for the wear items.

 

[hischildbrian]

As always I appreciate all the input. Sounds like if I want the job to be somewhat headache free, w/o a lot of running around, and spending time searching I should just buy the complete kit. By the way I've posted another topic, which has had no replies, It looks like when I install a booster it will hit my wiper motor an shift linkage on the coloum. Can anyone help me here? Thanks AGAIN,
Brian

 

[Olle]

By the way I've posted another topic, which has had no replies, It looks like when I install a booster it will hit my wiper motor an shift linkage on the coloum. Can anyone help me here? Thanks AGAIN,
Brian

No, it won't. The booster has a bracket that sets it out a couple of inches from the firewall. If you're going with a kit from Whitemanford, you'll get a replica of a Delco-Moraine booster, and it fits just like the original. Some other kits come with different aftermarket boosters, but I don't think any of them will cause any problems like that.

PM me if you need pix of the installation in my -69. I have a column shifter too, and there are no clearance problems.

 

[LXS]

Where is this place at???? For roughly $620 for a disc brake conversion, I gotta know who, where, etc. Any links or phone numbers??? Thanks!

 

[Olle]

Where is this place at???? For roughly $620 for a disc brake conversion, I gotta know who, where, etc. Any links or phone numbers??? Thanks!

You can read a pretty extensive review of the one I got in the review forum. I posted it under performance/suspension, couldn't find a better place for it. You'll find all the contact info there as well. I'm very happy with it and the review should cover most of what you need to know, but feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

 

[SweetShot]

just what I need! tell me more guys - - must have posted in the wrong brake area :clonk:
i have disc on front but need rear.....she slides. not stops. give me an idea what i should be asking and looking for? i am LOST when it comes to brakes.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup:
rachael anne :waving:

 

[Olle]

i have disc on front but need rear.....she slides. not stops.

Are you saying that the brakes lock up, or are they just too weak?

 

[Guest]

Rach,

You probably just need a prop. valve piped into the rear line is all.

pdq67

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[SweetShot]

I think that what i need pdq - have been cking it out but am headed to Columbia as of Thursday am...will see you there probably! I am SO glad to be going home!!!!
rachael anne :waving: