i remember a site i belive it was George's on what is needed to change from drums to disc. any help here would be appricated. step by step to pull would be nice also to have. thanks in advance
The 68-72 set-ups were found on many cars. I have them listed in the article. Visit this parts for sale section as well as other A-body sites such as www.realoldspower.com www.classicalpontiac.com Usually you can find a set-up for $250-300
well i went to two junkyards two day and well one was a complete bust but saw alot of the valves needed, and the other had a set up but they wanted 500$ for it so looks like i am back to looking on here
You can buy a new set-up for $500 from www.opgi.com Visit any A-body site for cars being parted out with disc brakes. Also, ALL, 70-2 Monte Carlos and 69-72 Grand Prix models had disc brakes standard. So, keep searching and you will find the set-up.
Here is an article explaining the conversion I am going with - ARTICLE. I think when all is said and done I will have about $900-$1000 into the conversion. I think it is worth it, I get the large 12" brakes, a better front end geometry, and some pretty trick looking pieces :grin: . The inner fenders are definitely not going back in!
what is the going rate for the prop valve. i just got the new setup complete minus the valve i saw it was 60.00$ at opgi what should the price be at the yard are somewhere else
If you want the 71-2 combo valve as shown below, I sell them for $40. You can buy the brkt from www.inlinetube.com or mount it directly to the frame rail. If you want one, email me direct GStage1@buickperformance.com
hey did any1 mention if the stock masterclynder will hold up to 4 wheel disc or would we need like some sort of 4disc mastrer off a chevy 4x4
I have an article on our site where I did a rear disc conversion. Using the 79-85 Eldorado/Toronado/Seville rear calipers, no need to swap master cylinders. The piston capacity is so small on them that don't use much fluid.
I know it is a Chevy site but they have a sale on brake conversion kits right now. They have a pretty complete inventory with OEM hardware and bolts. I got a set of their "loaded" control arms and they fit nice. They also sell a complete kit for converting from an automatic to manual transmission. http://www.ss396.com/index1.htm Mike
another question about rear discs, will you have any clearnece issues with 15x8s...like what'll be the max back spacing...would either 3-7/8 or 3-1/8 back spacing be fine?
See the article on my site with 15x7 rim shown installed. 15x8 is no problem. Use stock back spacing is ok.
