KQQLCAT

Here's a couple of pictures of my install. I didn't go in depth because there is another one that does that.

don71

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.

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.

D. Yaros

And what size wheels went on the car after the conversion?

Rocketguy

What size are those rotors?

Are you going to use any water shields?

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

KQQLCAT

These are directional and 11.5" No shields are needed for limited use.

D. Yaros

I am still interested in learning WHAT SIZE WHEELS after the conversion?

Don R.

Thanks, very helpful. Where did you find that booster?

Don R.

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.

KQQLCAT

I used 17x7 in front and 18x8 in rear.

KQQLCAT

Bought it at Rock auto.
1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 A-1 CARDONE Part # 5473115

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

KQQLCAT

I can't answer that yet it is still winter here and haven't taken out yet.

Oldskeeper

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.

KQQLCAT

Just got another foot of snow. Getting tired of this winter!

Oldskeeper

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.

KQQLCAT

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.

Higgins

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?

nightmare

What backspacing did you use on the 18x8s? I tried to use som 16x8s but they were extending past my rear fenders

Tedd Thompson

This is a very old thread if you don't get a response try a PM to the original poster....Tedd

KQQLCAT

4.5"