Larrys'66

While planning a disk upgrade on my Cutlass, I am trying to work out the best course of action. I do have the spindles and brake components from a 1967 442. After reading prior posts in the brake section, will I also need the brake peddle too?

Originally I thought it was a good idea to use period correct parts for this upgrade however I am starting to believe selecting the correct upgrade kit could be a wiser choice. Especially given the age of these brake components.

I do feel bad about picking parts off the 442 at the junkyard, but she has been pretty cut up already to consider saving her. She will live on piece by piece. So far, I have the mc, spindles assemblies, calipers, rotors and plan to get the plumbing once the motor is out.

I would appreciate the forums advice on using the 1967 braking components or a variation of new /old parts vs. a kit with all required materials. Thanks!

nsnarsk65cutlass

If you found original 67 disc brake set up that would be 4 piston caliper and rare.I'd use 68-72 single piston type far cheaper to rebuild.Also you need to plumb for tandem system.I'd use the oe stuff.Thats just me.

joe_padavano

1967 and 1968 both used the four-piston calipers. The single piston sliding calipers first came out in the 1969 model year. As noted, the single piston design is both less expensive ($20 per caliper vs. $200 for the four piston units) and better for a daily driver. You'll need the correct 1969-72 caliper brackets to mount these calipers to your 67 disk brake spindles. Unlike on Mustangs, the brake pedal is the same for drum/disk and manual/power.

Larrys'66

I am glad to hear that I can use my brake pedal in my 1966 Cutlass.
I do have the I have the mc, spindles assemblies, calipers, rotors and the brake line pluming form the distribution block forward. Hopefully everything is functional. I brought the motor home today to begin cleaning and inspection.

Am I on the right track to use the period correct disk brake components or do the aftermarket kits offer a better package for this upgrade? Any advice on rebuilding the twin calipers should they have limited movement?

Larry