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Pont406 · 10-03-2009, 06:30 PM

Finally I redid a front end and install disc brakes. I dont know what made a bigger improvement, new tires suspension or brakes. Much better now. I still need to do rear end and drill or swap axles. I used a prop valve from a 79 z28 and it seems to work good.

Zoomin · 10-03-2009, 07:06 PM

Even though my 72 has disk brakes, I sure want to upgrade them to new technology.
What brand/size did you go with? Did you do sway bars too?

Pont406 · 10-03-2009, 10:19 PM

I went with what you have now. 72 spindles and disc set up.
Brake pedal feels like there is not enough power assist now. Kinda like running a big cam with low vacuum.
I reused an old power booster.Is a disc brakes booster different?

*highperf4x4* · 10-03-2009, 10:22 PM

Nah, mine is factory discs and it feels the same way.

*highperf4x4* · 10-03-2009, 10:24 PM

Say, what motor is that?

Pont406 · 10-03-2009, 10:31 PM

It's a pontiac 400.

*highperf4x4* · 10-03-2009, 10:40 PM

Kewl, that's what it looked like but I wasn't sure.

10-03-2009, 06:30 PM	#1
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	rebuilt suspension and disc brakes. What a difference. Finally I redid a front end and install disc brakes. I dont know what made a bigger improvement, new tires suspension or brakes. Much better now. I still need to do rear end and drill or swap axles. I used a prop valve from a 79 z28 and it seems to work good. Attached Images

10-03-2009, 07:06 PM	#2
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: rebuilt suspension and disc brakes. What a difference. Even though my 72 has disk brakes, I sure want to upgrade them to new technology. What brand/size did you go with? Did you do sway bars too?

10-03-2009, 10:19 PM	#3
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: rebuilt suspension and disc brakes. What a difference. I went with what you have now. 72 spindles and disc set up. Brake pedal feels like there is not enough power assist now. Kinda like running a big cam with low vacuum. I reused an old power booster.Is a disc brakes booster different?

10-03-2009, 10:22 PM	#4
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: rebuilt suspension and disc brakes. What a difference. Nah, mine is factory discs and it feels the same way.

10-03-2009, 10:24 PM	#5
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: rebuilt suspension and disc brakes. What a difference. Say, what motor is that?

10-03-2009, 10:31 PM	#6
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: rebuilt suspension and disc brakes. What a difference. It's a pontiac 400.

10-03-2009, 10:40 PM	#7
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: rebuilt suspension and disc brakes. What a difference. Kewl, that's what it looked like but I wasn't sure.



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