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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 03:26 PM
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My Scarebird Disc Brakes

Here's a couple of pictures of my install. I didn't go in depth because there is another one that does that.
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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 03:42 PM
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Thanks for adding those photos . You know some of us have no idea how to make things work on these earlier models. We're all ways learning.

Show us a link to what else you've been doing with your ride. I've probably seen it, but others might not.
Old Mar 28, 2014 | 09:26 AM
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Good looking job. Did you use the Scarebird #OLD kit? I posted elsewhere about possibly using that on a 63 Starfire:
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...onversion.html


Did everything bolt up and fit right? Did you have any trouble finding the parts recommended on their list?


Can you list a source and part number for the master cylinder and proportioning valve? Did you use your booster or did you replace with a new style?


Thanks for any help you can provide.
Old Mar 29, 2014 | 07:48 AM
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And what size wheels went on the car after the conversion?
Old Mar 29, 2014 | 09:10 AM
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What size are those rotors?

Are you going to use any water shields?
Old Mar 29, 2014 | 02:04 PM
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Yes it was the OLD Number 61-64 The only problem I ran into was I powder coated my spindles and had to remove some powder coating wher it bolts at the top. I purchased all the parts at Rock Auto real easy.
Booster is a 67 Olds for disc/ drum
The master was purchased on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-PORT-CORVE...8ff88a&vxp=mtr




Originally Posted by Don R.
Good looking job. Did you use the Scarebird #OLD kit? I posted elsewhere about possibly using that on a 63 Starfire:
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...onversion.html


Did everything bolt up and fit right? Did you have any trouble finding the parts recommended on their list?


Can you list a source and part number for the master cylinder and proportioning valve? Did you use your booster or did you replace with a new style?


Thanks for any help you can provide.

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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 02:07 PM
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These are directional and 11.5" No shields are needed for limited use.






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What size are those rotors?

Are you going to use any water shields?
Old Mar 30, 2014 | 08:14 AM
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I am still interested in learning WHAT SIZE WHEELS after the conversion?
Old Mar 30, 2014 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by KQQLCAT
Yes it was the OLD Number 61-64 The only problem I ran into was I powder coated my spindles and had to remove some powder coating wher it bolts at the top. I purchased all the parts at Rock Auto real easy.
Booster is a 67 Olds for disc/ drum
The master was purchased on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-PORT-CORVE...8ff88a&vxp=mtr

Thanks, very helpful. Where did you find that booster?
Old Mar 30, 2014 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Rocketguy

Are you going to use any water shields?

Not necessary. All the 94 to 96 Chevy Caprice 9C1 police cars had heavy duty discs with the water shields left off at the factory to improve cooling. I drove one for four years with no problem at all.
Old Apr 1, 2014 | 09:51 AM
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I used 17x7 in front and 18x8 in rear.






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i am still interested in learning what size wheels after the conversion?
Old Apr 1, 2014 | 09:56 AM
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Bought it at Rock auto.
1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 A-1 CARDONE Part # 5473115






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Thanks, very helpful. Where did you find that booster?
Old Apr 1, 2014 | 11:59 AM
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I'm thinking of adding this to my 62 super wagon, will crager 31 spoke 15 inch rims fit over?
The set up looks good on your car, how is the stopping power in relation to the drums?
Thanks
Steve
Old Apr 1, 2014 | 01:43 PM
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I can't answer that yet it is still winter here and haven't taken out yet.






Originally Posted by Oldskeeper
I'm thinking of adding this to my 62 super wagon, will crager 31 spoke 15 inch rims fit over?
The set up looks good on your car, how is the stopping power in relation to the drums?
Thanks
Steve
Old Apr 1, 2014 | 01:56 PM
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that's OK it's still winter here too!
I have about a foot of snow still on the ground and a few drifts of snow along the fence line.
Old Apr 4, 2014 | 09:40 AM
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Just got another foot of snow. Getting tired of this winter!






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that's OK it's still winter here too!
I have about a foot of snow still on the ground and a few drifts of snow along the fence line.
Old Apr 4, 2014 | 02:20 PM
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We are under a weather advisory now for freezing rain and flooding as the snow is melting fast.
COME ON SPRING!!!!
I need to get my 98 out and clean the cob webs of winter out of her and go get a burger.
lets hope this is the beginning of spring, been a long cold winter up here.
Old May 6, 2014 | 12:29 PM
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Finally got the car out of the garage to test the brakes and the brakes stop quite a bit better than before. Very happy I spent the money to do this.







Originally Posted by Oldskeeper
I'm thinking of adding this to my 62 super wagon, will crager 31 spoke 15 inch rims fit over?
The set up looks good on your car, how is the stopping power in relation to the drums?
Thanks
Steve
Old Mar 23, 2016 | 06:36 PM
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Distribution Block

Originally Posted by KQQLCAT
Yes it was the OLD Number 61-64 The only problem I ran into was I powder coated my spindles and had to remove some powder coating wher it bolts at the top. I purchased all the parts at Rock Auto real easy.
Booster is a 67 Olds for disc/ drum
The master was purchased on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-PORT-CORVE...8ff88a&vxp=mtr
I started researching for Disc brake conversion for my 63 Starfire and came across your thread. Very helpful, thanks for posting it. I have two question,if you could tell me what you did about the distribution block and did you need a metering block or did the new proportioning valve eliminate those? The description indicates it does but I just wanted to double check. Also, did you have to change the original booster or could you have used the original one?

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Old Aug 27, 2020 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by KQQLCAT
I used 17x7 in front and 18x8 in rear.
What backspacing did you use on the 18x8s? I tried to use som 16x8s but they were extending past my rear fenders
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This is a very old thread if you don't get a response try a PM to the original poster....Tedd
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