Disc Conversion- Too Good to be True? Anyone used this?

Want-A-Vert · January 22nd, 2007, 10:50 AM

Has anyone used this? Too good to be true? I have been looking at other sets for 5-600 bucks. This would save some dough.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Oldsm...QQcmdZViewItem

duckblaster67 · January 22nd, 2007, 10:32 PM

You're right...does sound too good to be true, and you what they say...it probably is then! I've seen several decent conversions on ebay for $369.00. I wouldn't chance it just because I know my luck! LOL

Oldsguy · January 23rd, 2007, 06:06 AM

Here is another comparison, and he provides less parts!!

http://www.discbrakemike.com/

Jim's rare 80 · March 9th, 2007, 07:24 AM

Hey guys. Just my two cents. I have worked in the steel business for 20 years. I also live in a city affectionately called Steeltown. The first coversion states 1/4" cold rolled steel. The same type of steel you car body is made from, only thicker. Soft steel. The second doesn't specify steel gauge, but does mention welding. Hopefully, this means hot rolled steel. The same stuff your car frame is made of. Hard steel. If you want to inquire, ask what type of steel it's made from. In my opinion, cold rolled steel is best left on the outside of the car. I hope this helps. Jim.

leadfoot067 · March 9th, 2007, 08:56 AM

i just did disk on my 71. i used 72 nova parts...got the whole subframe for 50 buks...so im into it after calipers,bearings,rotors,brake hoses,and master about 250.00...69-74 nova stuff is a direct bolt on...its actually the same spindle as the drum brakes...

Eightupman · March 13th, 2007, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leadfoot067

...its actually the same spindle as the drum brakes...

Huh??? your telling me the drum spindle has the holes for the caliper bracket??? Not thinking so...

John

leadfoot067 · March 13th, 2007, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eightupman

Huh??? your telling me the drum spindle has the holes for the caliper bracket??? Not thinking so...

John

nope they dont...my bad

mp71conv · March 14th, 2007, 03:40 PM

I just did a front brake conversion on my 71 cutlass conv. I used inline-tube co. the total package cost $700. It cam with every thing from the brake booster to the pads including new spindles. Although I was happy with everything my brakes just caught on fire yesturday. to make a long story short I found the push rod for the master cylinder to be a hair too long, therfor not allowing fluid back to the resivior. I dont understand why this would happen when you buy all the parts from one suppler in a kit. I WOULD NOT USE INLINE-TUBE AGAIN.

OLD SKL 69 · March 16th, 2007, 03:42 PM

How did your brakes catch on fire? Did you talk to them about the pushrod length issue? What did they say?

I was also looking at inline tube as well as Master Power for a disc brake set up.

tim · May 30th, 2007, 09:26 AM

I'd use a scarebird kit over anyone elses, honestly. He doesn't make one for my car, but what he does do is make well-engineered kits that use commonly available parts from the local auto parts store. Think about it, if your brakes get messed up, do you want to wait for someone to ship you parts or just go get em at the auto parts store? The reason he's so inexpensive is that he's only supplying the adapters to mount commonly available stuff instead of everything you'd 'need' to do the conversion, but the availability of parts would seal the deal for me even if it wasn't way cheaper than the other makers of similar products. He also does a good job supporting his products. I've heard nothing but good things about Scarebirds setups.

Here's his website, check it out.
http://www.scarebird.com/

COXMOBILE · July 16th, 2007, 08:50 PM

I've got a 1957 88. I am currently working with Mark, the owner of Scarebird Classic Brakes, to come up with a bracket that will convert the front to disc. Its getting very close to becoming complete and when its done, i'll post some pics of the awesome plate that should allow all stock gm brake parts to bolt right on. I expect this to done by the end of the week.
The major challenge however is a bolt on stock replacement for the bendix treadle can o' crap. Thats next. BTW His plates have welds too.

January 22nd, 2007, 10:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Want-A-Vert Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lewiston, NY Posts: 63	Disc Conversion- Too Good to be True? Anyone used this? Has anyone used this? Too good to be true? I have been looking at other sets for 5-600 bucks. This would save some dough. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Oldsm...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ 1969 Cutlass S Convertible Work in Progress

January 23rd, 2007, 06:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,311	Here is another comparison, and he provides less parts!! http://www.discbrakemike.com/ __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

March 9th, 2007, 08:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
leadfoot067 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: graham,wa Posts: 30	i just did disk on my 71. i used 72 nova parts...got the whole subframe for 50 buks...so im into it after calipers,bearings,rotors,brake hoses,and master about 250.00...69-74 nova stuff is a direct bolt on...its actually the same spindle as the drum brakes... __________________ 71 "S" mom bought new..228,000 miles tranny finally died

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OLD SKL 69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 266	How did your brakes catch on fire? Did you talk to them about the pushrod length issue? What did they say? I was also looking at inline tube as well as Master Power for a disc brake set up. __________________ Darrell Looking for a new Cutlass

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January 22nd, 2007, 10:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
duckblaster67 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Dakota Posts: 22	You're right...does sound too good to be true, and you what they say...it probably is then! I've seen several decent conversions on ebay for $369.00. I wouldn't chance it just because I know my luck! LOL

March 9th, 2007, 07:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jim's rare 80 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 209	Hey guys. Just my two cents. I have worked in the steel business for 20 years. I also live in a city affectionately called Steeltown. The first coversion states 1/4" cold rolled steel. The same type of steel you car body is made from, only thicker. Soft steel. The second doesn't specify steel gauge, but does mention welding. Hopefully, this means hot rolled steel. The same stuff your car frame is made of. Hard steel. If you want to inquire, ask what type of steel it's made from. In my opinion, cold rolled steel is best left on the outside of the car. I hope this helps. Jim.

March 14th, 2007, 03:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
mp71conv Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 76	I just did a front brake conversion on my 71 cutlass conv. I used inline-tube co. the total package cost $700. It cam with every thing from the brake booster to the pads including new spindles. Although I was happy with everything my brakes just caught on fire yesturday. to make a long story short I found the push rod for the master cylinder to be a hair too long, therfor not allowing fluid back to the resivior. I dont understand why this would happen when you buy all the parts from one suppler in a kit. I WOULD NOT USE INLINE-TUBE AGAIN.

May 30th, 2007, 09:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
tim Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 4	I'd use a scarebird kit over anyone elses, honestly. He doesn't make one for my car, but what he does do is make well-engineered kits that use commonly available parts from the local auto parts store. Think about it, if your brakes get messed up, do you want to wait for someone to ship you parts or just go get em at the auto parts store? The reason he's so inexpensive is that he's only supplying the adapters to mount commonly available stuff instead of everything you'd 'need' to do the conversion, but the availability of parts would seal the deal for me even if it wasn't way cheaper than the other makers of similar products. He also does a good job supporting his products. I've heard nothing but good things about Scarebirds setups. Here's his website, check it out. http://www.scarebird.com/

July 16th, 2007, 08:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
COXMOBILE Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1	I've got a 1957 88. I am currently working with Mark, the owner of Scarebird Classic Brakes, to come up with a bracket that will convert the front to disc. Its getting very close to becoming complete and when its done, i'll post some pics of the awesome plate that should allow all stock gm brake parts to bolt right on. I expect this to done by the end of the week. The major challenge however is a bolt on stock replacement for the bendix treadle can o' crap. Thats next. BTW His plates have welds too.