Power Disc Brakes 57 and 54/55/56 Buicks

[Silverfox031]

I have a 57 Buick Century 2 door Hardtop, and have been reading this site for a while, have seen numerous comments and inquiries about Disc Brake kits, and application availability. Since I also have been desiring to convert to P/disc brakes, and also bolt pattern 5x4 3/4, I have found a company in North Carolina, that does build a complete conversion kit, including modern Brake booster, and all necessary components for a True Bolt On conversion. This requires that you send in your spindles, steering arm, and spindle nut, & original Brake booster, which the spindle will be machined and fitted with components necessary for fitting of the brackets, calipers, etc., and new booster & brackets fitted to mount in original location. Since I am in the process of having this completed, once I have received, installed and tested (which they Guarantee 100%) this kit, I will report back the results, costs, and identify the company. The spindles are to be returned completely assembled for mounting, and as mentioned, all additional components such as new hoses, etc. ...............Rick

[Scarebird]

Well, we got our first batch back from the cutters yesterday. I pooched one of the dimensions, so they won't work- but will with adjustment. We use 71-76 Riv rotors and Astrovan calipers. Since they use Riv rotors, they wil be 5 on 5. Stay tuned!

[Scarebird]

We're there! Got in the new batch today and tested them out. The 55 and 56 will need spacers to work correctly, which we are now ordering- and should have in a week or two. The 57's are ready to rock. They tuck behind the spindle, and look to work very nice. Mention V8Buick and we'll knock off 5% of the price...

[Frank.F]

@ scarebird,
I tryd your adapters , but it dosn´t work with the ASTROVan calipers. the calipers are to deep in distance on the inner side( caliper piston side) .
in max left or right wheel position, it is possible, that the brake hose screw break off in aktion.
:(

nice greetings to all
Frank.F (from germany)

sorry, for my poor english