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Thread: WTB Front Disc Brakes
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03-12-2017 #1
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WTB Front Disc Brakes
Looking for front disc brake setup for 1969 Pontiac Tempest. Currently 4 manual drum brake car. Prefer 12" or 13" rotor.
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03-12-2017 #2
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Don't know your budget, or what. Talk to Matt or Kim, at Matts Classic Bowties. He's a sponsor here and they're good people to do business with. I believe they have everything from lower priced items to the expensive ones. Give them a call and they'll help you out figuring out what you need.
Carl Wilson
1968 Camaro - T-56 6 speed - 383 Stroker, 2014 Mustang GT seats. FiTech EFI, Tanks Inc. Tank with Deutschwerks fuel pump.
03-12-2017 #3
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Will call tmw.
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Your wheel size will determine which size rotor you can run.
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C5 Vette disc brakes
If you want to DIY the conversion, you can run C5 Corvette brakes on your drum spindles with brackets from Kore3. You can even use your drum hubs if you turn down the outside diameter a little. I had to run 18" wheels to clear the Vette calipers.
Here are some pics of my stuff (I'm using Kore3 aluminum hubs to reduce un-sprung weight).
HTH, Rodney.
Last edited by cdrod; 03-14-2017 at 04:44 AM. Reason: no pics
Rodney Meyers
72 Olds 442 Rest-mod clone
03-14-2017 #6
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Thanks for info, car has 18" wheels so definitely a great option. Did you go manual or power brakes ?. Is there a comprehensive list of what I will need ? Will Google and check too.
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03-14-2017 #7
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LS1 disc brakes using your drum spindles...18" wheels shown here. Details of my experience here... http://www.chevelles.com/forums/16-b...nents-not.html
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Rich:
Man those rims are sweet! Can provide some specs on them: brand, size, offset/BS? Thanks!
RodneyRodney Meyers
72 Olds 442 Rest-mod clone
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03-15-2017 #10
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Great info on your build thread HandOverFist
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