Recommendation for A-body disc brake vendor

Just wondering what vendor you guys' would recommend for purchasing a complete disc brake conversion for GM A bodys.Price as well as customer service are obviously important as I have heard some horror stories about certain vendors.Appreciate any feedback.

 

ive been looking at kits for my 72.i want to run the stock 14" wheels,most kit say 15".i'm REALLY thinking about/ toward this kit.not bad on price:TU:
www.inlinetube.com

 

I was thinking about checking into the Scarebird stuff if/when I convert my 72 Skylark. They're also local. www.scarebird.com

 

Now that I think about it, Scarbird may only have front kits.

 

I used Performance on line (US made stuff)--Lifetime warranty
http://www.performanceonline.com/store/customer/product.php?productid=19110&cat=1013&page=1

I needed a new MC and prop valve--I already had a power booster,my Total cost with shipping was $535.

Pretty good stuff---however--do not use the OEM brake pads--ask for a
set of CERAMICS,in lieu of the organics. Pete

 

Guys please be careful as some of the aftermarket spindles are chineese made and I have heard horror stories of them breaking . Scarebird uses the drum brake spindles and have a bolt on bracket to add the disc hardware .

 

Something I am looking to do this year as well. i was thinking the Summit kit?o No: $450 for everything. has anybody used this kit?

 

I would trust the Summit kit long before some of the cheap kits on E-bay

 

I have been hoping for a new thread like this. I was looking at performanceonline.com actually for a centerlink, but noticed thay have a brake upgrade too. I ordered a catalog from them a few weeks back, but it hasn't come yet.

I am close to ordering from Matt's Classic Bowties (ebay). I am looking at the front and rear complete kit. It comes pre-assembled and includes much more than other kits I've seen. I have not confirmed if his kit contains American or Chinese made spindles.

I saw a thread on a Chevy site (linked to from v8Buick) about the a balljoint failure due to Chinese spindles. The take home message was to make sure that the balljoint seats into the spindle properly and if not - have it reamed to the correct dimensions.

I'll keep watching this thread for more insight.

Best Wishes,

 

Joe I read that thread about the ball joint fitment also . But I have also read about TWO other spindle failures where the actual spindle broke off where the inner wheel bearing goes . So please be careful , I don't want to see anyone get hurt or tear up their car . I don't mean to sound like doom and gloom just trying to look out for for your best interest and health .

 

Thanks Mike. I didn't mean to discount your concern. I hadn't heard about the inner wheel bearing breakages.

I am building my car to take my two kids to the beach in on weekends, so I share your concern. And I agree we should all make wise choices when selecting key parts.

Best Wishes,

 

Joe ,
Thanks for not being offended for the stuff I posted . Now I have more reason for wanting you not to get junk suspension , the two kids you mentioned . I looked into those cheap kits and wondered how they could sell them so cheap . I have been a mechanic , paint and body and welder for 40 years , so I get suspecious when something is real cheap . Good luck with the brake conversion . What part of Florida are you in ? Not too far from you , I'm in Mobile .

 

Hey Mike,

I'm, in south Florida - the West Palm Beach area about 40 miles north of Ft Lauderdale. It's tough finding help and parts down here. The average car is 2 years old - we live in the land of leased cars.

Best Wishes,

 

Stainless Steel Brake Corp. Made in America in Clarence, NY ..


I got mine from Performance Suspension Components
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There was a thread done by "Flyinbuick" on 10/12/04 in the Bench about Inline Tube . I remembered it and found it I don't know how to link to it but several folks here were unhappy with their customer support . I didn't go all the way through it but try a search for "Inline Tube" and check it out .
The Parts Place Inc. also sells kits and one of our members here , maybe could possibly shed some light on their products .
Maybe Inline got the message , again I don't know . I guess I don't know alot .ou:
Hey,,,, ! Ain't that the "Shinola" man comin' ???
Steve

 

I bought my kit from Mike Garcia, who sells under the name 'mgchevyparts' on eBay. The kit uses all factory A-Body GM parts, so no cobbling together of a system and you know exactly what you need when you buy brake pads or calipers later on. It fits just like a factory one would, 'cuz it's the factory setup. Total install time was about 2 1/2 hours. I had power discs, so I bought Mike's kit that had everything except the booster, prop valve and master cylinder. Price for the kit was $275, and then I bought a new master cylinder from O'Reilly's. Brakes work flawlessly, and are a huge improvement over stock drums. I didn't put in a new prop valve, either, and the car stops very well without it. I highly recommend Mike's kit.

 

I got a rear disc brake conversion from inline tube. I got a new booster, mc, all the rear bracketry, new calipers, etc, & ss brake lines all for around 760.00- very happy with the quality and service- shippng was fast- my .02

Bryan

 

Here's a link but I don't see any 68-72 kits.

http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZmgchevyparts

 

This one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1966...ryZ33564QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

Yup..that's the one I got. Top notch stuff. Highly recommended. :TU: