So am I correct in understanding in converting my '71 Skylark that has power drums to discs that I can contimue to use the master cylinder, power booster, and brake lines? That just leaves changing over the proportioning valve, spindles, calipers/pads, and rotors right? Am I oversimplifying this and underestimating my opponent? Any input is appreciated. Thanks Jim
Converting from power drum to power disc, you will need: -the correct '71+ integral proportioning valve -correct disc brakes hoses -correct disc brake master cylinder (should have bleeder screws). -aftermarket, or home bent & double flared front disc line set. Basically 4 pieces, with longest being the one that goes along the crossmember to pass side disc brake hose bracket. Inline Tube & many others sell this line set-up. -brake fluid & a bleeder set-up -some patience, esp in bleeding brakes, lol. Good luck! Got Posi? :3gears: Roger
Roger answered your questions. Here is an article on our site w/helpful pics: http://www.buickperformance.com/discbrak.htm
Cool, thanks George and Roger, I appreciate it. I read where another board member was very unhappy with a specific kit. Anyone had good, bad, or indifferent experiences with specific kits?
Hey Jim, There is a guy out of Vancouver, Washington selling disc brake kits on E-bay for around $499 with a new booster and master cyl. hotrodsusa He also has other kits, if you don't want the booster, etc. Check out the E-bay store, they have Wilwood kits too if you want to upgrade. Bob, $250 for a used set up is cheap. Up here guys want upwards of $450 for used junk! Brian
you need a dual bowl master if its a single bowl spindles from disc brake a body (and the calipers bearings rotors and dust shields) porp valve then bend new tubes to do camaro spindles you need tubular a arms
I did a conversion with junkyard parts - meaning the spindles and proportioning valve (and the rotors, they were good enough to turn). I bought the calipers and master cylinder at the local parts store. If you go for the different spindles, you'll need the tubular arms. If you go with stock disk spindles, you might as well at least remove the control arms and put in new bushings, ball joints, and replace the tie rods, etc. Since you'll be doing a lot of work in that area, why not freshen everything?
