disk conversion question.

[Camaross82]

i have a 69 camaro with drum brakes all around. I am looking to upgrade with a set of disk (baer or wilwood). I also want to update the suspension with a set of tall spindles. My question is if I order a kit for the drum spindles and hubs will they work when I go with new spindles?

[GeoffP]

Unfortunately, it depends. If you use ATS' AFX tall spindle, you HAVE to use C5 brakes or something compatible with a C5 Corvette. You cannot use retrofit disc brakes for a 67-69 Camaro with their spindle. If you use someone else's tall spindle you can pretty much bolt on whatever you want to use that is designed for a 67-69, but other manufacturer's tall spindles introduce other issues. Search around the forum - I think you'll find all kinds of opinions on tall spindles, spindle extenders, tall ball joints, etc.

If it helps, it was suggested to me that the simple G-mod would probably get the handling characteristics I'm looking for with the Hotchkis TVS kit I just installed. To keep this thread on track, I am also about to start a complete Wilwood 12.19" front and rear disc brake conversion with the new DynaPro 6 calipers.

Hope this helps in some meager way!

[ProdigyCustoms]

Geoff, your hired! Geoff is exactly correct. If you use a tall spindle like Fatman, you can swap your Camaro brakes. If you use a AFX spindle, you need Corvette brakes and nothing from you Camaro spindle brakes will work.
Also, as Geoff mentioned, a simple Gulstrand mod or tall ball joint can do a lot.

[MrQuick]

holy crap Frank, how big is your crew now?? LOL

I agree with all the above.

[Camaross82]

Awsome. thanks for the info. I was looking at the TVS for a while but thought that the "improved geometry" from DSE or Fat Man tall spindles would be a better option for the front end. You had also mentioned tall balljoints, where would I find info on this.

Thanks Again.


P.S. i am looking for the easiest, or most bolt on route because my fab skills are pretty much non existant.

[dipren443]

Awsome. thanks for the info. I was looking at the TVS for a while but thought that the "improved geometry" from DSE or Fat Man tall spindles would be a better option for the front end. You had also mentioned tall balljoints, where would I find info on this.

Thanks Again.


P.S. i am looking for the easiest, or most bolt on route because my fab skills are pretty much non existant.

I would honestly suggest going the AFX tall spindle route then. Zero modifications to vehicle (No Guldstrand mod necessary). Bolt on C5/6 Corvette brakes. Virtually zero bumpsteer. Better camber gain. If I owned a first gen, I wouldn't buy anything else.

[Apogee]

Awsome. thanks for the info. I was looking at the TVS for a while but thought that the "improved geometry" from DSE or Fat Man tall spindles would be a better option for the front end. You had also mentioned tall balljoints, where would I find info on this.

Thanks Again.


P.S. i am looking for the easiest, or most bolt on route because my fab skills are pretty much non existant.

You may want to give Marcus at www.sc&c.com a call. They're a sponsor and he's a great resource to compare and contrast the pros and cons of the ATS AFX versus Gouldstrand versus tall ball-joints and every combination in between.

Tobin
KORE3

[Camaross82]

OK I finnaly broke down and bought something. I just ordered a wilwood front and rear kit with 4 piston calipers, 12.19" rotors, and all the hardware needed. got the kit from frank @ gp super store, who was a huge help, and plesant to work with. Guess I am just gonna go with a stock style spindle.

[prozoo]

What about the rest of a conversion kit for a first generation camaro when using ATS AFX spindles. Will the rest if the kit work with c5/6 brakes or do you need components specific to AFX spindles. Fir example the SSBC kit for the ATS spindles..

[ProdigyCustoms]

The ATS spindle will use any C5 Corvette brake kits or kits designed for C5 Corvettes.