Drum to Disc Conversion on 78 Cutlass

crazyiball · January 16th, 2007, 06:08 AM

Hello everyone,

I have a 78 Cutlass that I would like to replace the rear drum brakes with discs. Does anyone have good information on making that switch?

Thanks!

Oldsguy · January 16th, 2007, 10:04 AM

Welcome to our site. I got this link by reading a related post that mentioned the company "Stainless Steel Brake Company". I just went there and got this link, know nothing about them other than this....

http://www.stainlesssteelbrakes.com/...e/Cutlass/1978

crazyiball · January 16th, 2007, 10:21 AM

That was great info, and awesome response time. Thanks!

Eightupman · January 16th, 2007, 12:08 PM

SUPER OWIE on that price at stainlesssteelbrakes.com!!!! A GRAND!!!!

Try this one from www.inlinetube.com

7387RWBK-SE 1973-87 A-G-Body 10 Bolt Rear Disc Kit $599.00

I may be missing something on the first site listed, BUT....

I ALSO have been told that the disc brakes on the back of an S-10/blazer are a direct bolt up for the same application...As soon as I find that info again, I will post it.

John

Oldsguy · January 16th, 2007, 02:20 PM

OH yeah, I agree it's a steep price. Just passing on the info though.....

crazyiball · January 17th, 2007, 07:52 AM

Thanks for the additional information. If there is a swapable part that would be even better. If you happen to run across that I would be most interested.

Thanks again.

mono-plane · January 18th, 2007, 03:00 PM

Hi Guys,

I would like to know if the same set-up from an existing GM vehicle would work for my 1981 Malibu as well as a 1978 Cutlass. If you find the info I'm interested.

Thanks,

Barry

mitsudave · January 18th, 2007, 05:21 PM

I agree on the HIGH SSBC price. I just put SSBC kits on the front and rear of my 69 Olds, and right after I did it, I found the InlineTube.com kits, and think that their kits are better, and they also have a lower price. Wish I had used their kits instead of SSBC. FWIW.

Eightupman · January 18th, 2007, 07:40 PM

OK, the only thing I have come up with so far is a link to tech article link to highperformancepontiac.com. The title of the conversion is there, but I do not have a subscription to the mag to read about the conversion. I read it over a friends shoulder who has the subscription, but has not yet printed me copies of said article. It has late model Blazer rear disc brakes that were direct bolt up to the rears (not sure WHICH rears) of A body cars. Will do more research unless someone out there finds it first. If so please let ME know too....

John

January 16th, 2007, 06:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
crazyiball Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arnold, MO Posts: 4	Drum to Disc Conversion on 78 Cutlass Hello everyone, I have a 78 Cutlass that I would like to replace the rear drum brakes with discs. Does anyone have good information on making that switch? Thanks!

January 16th, 2007, 10:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	Welcome to our site. I got this link by reading a related post that mentioned the company "Stainless Steel Brake Company". I just went there and got this link, know nothing about them other than this.... http://www.stainlesssteelbrakes.com/...e/Cutlass/1978 __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

January 16th, 2007, 10:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
crazyiball Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arnold, MO Posts: 4	Great info! That was great info, and awesome response time. Thanks!

January 16th, 2007, 02:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	OH yeah, I agree it's a steep price. Just passing on the info though..... __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

January 18th, 2007, 03:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
mono-plane Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winnipeg, MB. Canada Posts: 52	Hi Guys, I would like to know if the same set-up from an existing GM vehicle would work for my 1981 Malibu as well as a 1978 Cutlass. If you find the info I'm interested. Thanks, Barry __________________ Barry Lovegrove 1970 Olds F85 W31 4 Spd. 1980 Malibu Sport Coupe LS6 454/Th350 1986 Buick T-Type (45000 miles stock) 1987 Buick Turbo T (modified) for sale 1996 Chevy Silverado Extra Cab/Short Box Vortec 5.7 Winnipeg, MB. Canada

January 16th, 2007, 12:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Eightupman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ladson, SC Posts: 495	SUPER OWIE on that price at stainlesssteelbrakes.com!!!! A GRAND!!!! Try this one from www.inlinetube.com 7387RWBK-SE 1973-87 A-G-Body 10 Bolt Rear Disc Kit $599.00 I may be missing something on the first site listed, BUT.... I ALSO have been told that the disc brakes on the back of an S-10/blazer are a direct bolt up for the same application...As soon as I find that info again, I will post it. John

January 17th, 2007, 07:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
crazyiball Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arnold, MO Posts: 4	Thanks for the additional information. If there is a swapable part that would be even better. If you happen to run across that I would be most interested. Thanks again.

January 18th, 2007, 05:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
mitsudave Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 53	I agree on the HIGH SSBC price. I just put SSBC kits on the front and rear of my 69 Olds, and right after I did it, I found the InlineTube.com kits, and think that their kits are better, and they also have a lower price. Wish I had used their kits instead of SSBC. FWIW. __________________ Dave Paulison Palm Bay, Florida 1969 Olds Cutlass Supreme

January 18th, 2007, 07:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
Eightupman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ladson, SC Posts: 495	OK, the only thing I have come up with so far is a link to tech article link to highperformancepontiac.com. The title of the conversion is there, but I do not have a subscription to the mag to read about the conversion. I read it over a friends shoulder who has the subscription, but has not yet printed me copies of said article. It has late model Blazer rear disc brakes that were direct bolt up to the rears (not sure WHICH rears) of A body cars. Will do more research unless someone out there finds it first. If so please let ME know too.... John

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