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07-17-2004, 07:04 PM
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Got earplugs?
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Disk Brake Conversion
Anyone on here know of a good place to get a disk brake conversion kit? THankx
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07-17-2004, 09:19 PM
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Most of the vendors on the BB will carry them.Check to see who's closest to you or if you can catch them at a swap meet or show.You will probably save a bundle if you can avoid shipping since spindles are heavy(expensive to ship).
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07-17-2004, 09:46 PM
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Go to your local juckyard and get the parts off a 73 to 84 chevy. Get the whole crossmember, Steering linkage, Break Booster, and Proportioning Valve. Just my 2cents
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07-17-2004, 11:49 PM
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Early Classic Enterprises (ECE) sells new spindles for pre 71. That way you do not have to change anything else like tie rods. $229 for em plus shipping. Nice time to change to a 2 1/2" drop also. Same price. Just supply your rotors and calipers.
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07-18-2004, 08:40 PM
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ECE spindles use stock GM calipers and rotors. No funny stuff. Just straight forward stuff that works. I am starting on my fourth year with my conversion to discs, using Early Classic parts. I couldn't be happier with it. Others suggestions are valid, too. I just didn't want to go with the crossmember change.
Be advised, when you change to discs, the track on your front end will be at least an inch wider than it was with drums. If you run 8-inch wheels like I had, they will be sticking out past the edge of the fender, while the rears are still tucked in.
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07-19-2004, 06:55 PM
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Got earplugs?
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ChevLoRay do you have pictures of how bad they stick out? The wheels i have are 8's but the tires are about 10-11.
Thanks for the the info guys, i think im gonna go with the ECE
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07-19-2004, 07:09 PM
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wider drum to disc?
What if a 71/72 front cross member is used?
or what if using ECE 6 lug disc conversion kit? Can the newer upper and lower control arms be used? I have heard that turning radius differs too. I want to end up with 6 lug discs but fear the width hassles and larger turning radius
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07-19-2004, 08:02 PM
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Check with board vendor WES, he had some killer deals a few months ago on these kits!. Maybe he will be running specials soon.
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