Disc Brakes for a 1965 Jetstar 88

Kaline · July 1st, 2007, 10:20 PM

I am considering buying a 1965 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88 and using it as a summer daily driver. Due to safety, I would want to update the vehicle to a dual circuit brake system and disc brakes in the front. From the research I have done (and info from Scarebird Brakes), the Jetstar 88 has an intermediate (A-body) brake system and unique front spindles, which is why I have not been able to find a bolt-on disc brake system for this car.

Questions I am throwing out to the forum:

1. Has anyone on the forum updated their Jetstar to front disc brakes? How did you do it?
2. Could I swap on front spindles from a '65/'66 Delta 88 or Chevy Impala and then put a kit made for those cars on this Jetstar? I seems logical to me, but I have not compared the parts side by side to make sure the geometry is the same between the Chevy and Olds. I'm sure the Delta parts would go on without a problem.

Any information is appreciated. Thanks!

Kaline · July 3rd, 2007, 01:40 PM

This topic is being discussed in the Brake Forum:

http://www.classicoldsmobile.com/for...star-88-a.html

July 1st, 2007, 10:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kaline Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Royal Oak, Michigan Posts: 64	Disc Brakes for a 1965 Jetstar 88 I am considering buying a 1965 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88 and using it as a summer daily driver. Due to safety, I would want to update the vehicle to a dual circuit brake system and disc brakes in the front. From the research I have done (and info from Scarebird Brakes), the Jetstar 88 has an intermediate (A-body) brake system and unique front spindles, which is why I have not been able to find a bolt-on disc brake system for this car. Questions I am throwing out to the forum: 1. Has anyone on the forum updated their Jetstar to front disc brakes? How did you do it? 2. Could I swap on front spindles from a '65/'66 Delta 88 or Chevy Impala and then put a kit made for those cars on this Jetstar? I seems logical to me, but I have not compared the parts side by side to make sure the geometry is the same between the Chevy and Olds. I'm sure the Delta parts would go on without a problem. Any information is appreciated. Thanks!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

July 3rd, 2007, 01:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kaline Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Royal Oak, Michigan Posts: 64	This topic is being discussed in the Brake Forum: http://www.classicoldsmobile.com/for...star-88-a.html