Rear disc brake conversion.
#1
Rear disc brake conversion.
Hello again. Ok so gettin a rear end may be a bit harder than I thought. So I thought about doin a drum brake conversion for the rear. Couple questions if anyone would know.??? For a 71 olds cutlass with 10 bolt rear non posi.
First-? will the conversion make the rear end any wider? I can't afford that, for I have custom wheels and they close to rubbin as it is.
Second-? Will the emergency brake still work?
Third-? The conversion kits are for cars with staggered shocks or with out staggered shocks? What is the difference and how to tell.
Fourth?- will I have to get a different booster, master cylinder, and proportioning valve? I already changed all that over when I did the front conversion.
Thank u for any help here. Much appreciated. GodBless
First-? will the conversion make the rear end any wider? I can't afford that, for I have custom wheels and they close to rubbin as it is.
Second-? Will the emergency brake still work?
Third-? The conversion kits are for cars with staggered shocks or with out staggered shocks? What is the difference and how to tell.
Fourth?- will I have to get a different booster, master cylinder, and proportioning valve? I already changed all that over when I did the front conversion.
Thank u for any help here. Much appreciated. GodBless
#4
First-? will the conversion make the rear end any wider? I can't afford that, for I have custom wheels and they close to rubbin as it is.
Second-? Will the emergency brake still work?
Third-? The conversion kits are for cars with staggered shocks or with out staggered shocks? What is the difference and how to tell.
Fourth?- will I have to get a different booster, master cylinder, and proportioning valve? I already changed all that over when I did the front conversion.
#5
i know a lot of u guys are against ebay, but i saw this kit... is it total junk or is ok for the money??? i have no problem spending the extra $$$, just point me in the way of a good kit...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-72...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-72...Q5fAccessories
#6
Thank you mr Joe ! For answering both threads. Now can I ask if u recommend anyone in particular for a kit? Some body spoke about "right stuff" but I couldn't find anything on them. Google kept bringin up an anime website.
#9
yeah i have the 20" Boze Alloys in the back. problem i think i will have is, the wheels are fitted to the car already. if the disc conversion makes the rear end any wider i will have an issue.http://www.flickr.com/photos/30332343@N03/2841430649/
Last edited by WheaYat; March 24th, 2010 at 07:54 AM.
#11
what are the chance of these conversion kits bolting right on with no machining issues?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30332343@N03/2841430649/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30332343@N03/2841430649/
#12
I am not positive, but i think you have to machine the axle hubs. Give Tobin a call at Kore3. He is the man when it comes to brakes. BTW nice looking car you have there. How did you lower it?
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Thank u oldzzy. I was just lookin at yours too. Very very nice! I just used eibach lowering springs. Lookin to put bags but it will be a while. How did u lower urs?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30332343@N03/2841430649/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30332343@N03/2841430649/
#21
Oh I thought that was it in the avitar.
Ps thanks supreme!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30332343@N03/2841430649/
Ps thanks supreme!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30332343@N03/2841430649/
#23
You can't go wrong with Tobin but if you want to some a few $$ you can find take offs and just order the front mounting brackets from Tobin at Kore3. I set my car up with full manual brakes and I can just about put someone through the windshield if I wanted to.
Depending on the rear end you use the rear LS1 brakes are close to a bolt on. If you have an Olds rear you need to make some shims and need to get creative with the axle retention bracket. If its a Chevy rear its a 100% bolt on. Also by ordering a Lokar ebrake cable kit and ordered a 3rd rear cable and used it in front I was able to use the stock ebake pedal. It holds on a hill great even out of gear.
Depending on the rear end you use the rear LS1 brakes are close to a bolt on. If you have an Olds rear you need to make some shims and need to get creative with the axle retention bracket. If its a Chevy rear its a 100% bolt on. Also by ordering a Lokar ebrake cable kit and ordered a 3rd rear cable and used it in front I was able to use the stock ebake pedal. It holds on a hill great even out of gear.
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