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Kaline · 07-03-2007, 12:37 PM

Thanks for the info! It really clears up the confusion about the Jetstar and what brake system it has. It is definitely different, and explains why everyone says Jetstar brake parts are hard to come by and no disc kit exists for it! I did not realize the bolt circle (4.75") was smaller than a traditional B-Body (5") - I'm sure I would have realized it when I started working on it!

I'll keep you guys posted if I buy the car. I'll use Joe's plan of attack - buy '69-'72 Cutlass parts and adapt brackets to fit.

One last question - using the '69-'72 parts, is it safe to assume a 14" Olds Rallye (SSII) wheel will work OK? This car already has early 1970s vintage 14" rallyes on it it. Just wondering, as I am making a budget for this project (while I try to whittle down the price) and want to make sure I know what I am getting myself into.

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Kaline Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Royal Oak, Michigan Posts: 48	Great Jetstar 88 Information! Thanks for the info! It really clears up the confusion about the Jetstar and what brake system it has. It is definitely different, and explains why everyone says Jetstar brake parts are hard to come by and no disc kit exists for it! I did not realize the bolt circle (4.75") was smaller than a traditional B-Body (5") - I'm sure I would have realized it when I started working on it! I'll keep you guys posted if I buy the car. I'll use Joe's plan of attack - buy '69-'72 Cutlass parts and adapt brackets to fit. One last question - using the '69-'72 parts, is it safe to assume a 14" Olds Rallye (SSII) wheel will work OK? This car already has early 1970s vintage 14" rallyes on it it. Just wondering, as I am making a budget for this project (while I try to whittle down the price) and want to make sure I know what I am getting myself into.