#1  
Old 08-12-2024, 02:16 PM
Poncho60 Poncho60 is offline
Chief Ponti-yacker
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Northern Ill
Posts: 934
Default 1st year for self adjusting brakes on B bodies?

Question ....see title info. Thx.

  #2  
Old 08-12-2024, 03:36 PM
RocktimusPryme's Avatar
RocktimusPryme RocktimusPryme is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Bedford, IN
Posts: 2,293
Default

I think it’s 63. My 62 Cat does not have self adjusters.

__________________
1967 Firebird 462 580hp/590ftlbs
1962 Pontiac Catalina Safari Swapped in Turd of an Olds 455
Owner/Creator Catfish Motorsports
https://www.youtube.com/@CatfishMotorsports
  #3  
Old 08-12-2024, 05:42 PM
Poncho60 Poncho60 is offline
Chief Ponti-yacker
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Northern Ill
Posts: 934
Default

I was thinking it might be 1963. Is it feasible to convert the earlier years to self adjusting? Anyone up to speed on that possibility? Thx 4 any feedback.

  #4  
Old 08-12-2024, 05:52 PM
694.1 694.1 is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: SE WI
Posts: 1,413
Default

They sell conversion kits but I pulled hardware off a '64.
Never got around to installing it but the one external mod needed is to create a slot so as to back off the self adjuster when needed.

__________________
"At no time did we exceed 175 mph.”
Dan Gurney's truthful response to his and Brock Yate's winning of the first ever Cannonball Baker Sea-to-Shining Sea...

Still have my 1st Firebird
7th Firebird
57 Starchief
  #5  
Old 08-12-2024, 08:57 PM
Goatracer1 Goatracer1 is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: NH
Posts: 3,971
Default

I converted my 1962 to self adjusters in the rear when I converted the front to disc brakes. I figured one less thing to maintain later. I ordered parts for a 1970 Chevy from Rock Auto.

  #6  
Old 08-21-2024, 06:52 PM
mgarblik mgarblik is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 6,300
Default

1963 or 1964 parts can be used to make the brake self adjusting. I have heard, but can't verify that doing this conversion can cause over-adjustment of the brakes and some brake drag. This can overheat the drums, particularly 8-lugs. On my 62, I just check the adjustment each time I change the oil. Usually only takes 10 minutes tops to adjust the 4 wheels. Then good for another year.

  #7  
Old 08-21-2024, 08:37 PM
Goatracer1 Goatracer1 is offline
Ultimate Warrior
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: NH
Posts: 3,971
Default

Self adjuster have been on cars for 60 years. They are not going to screw up your brakes. I used 1970 Chevy adjusters because I couldn't find early Pontiac ones and Chevy used the same size brakes.

Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:57 AM.

 

About Us

The PY Online Forums is the largest online gathering of Pontiac enthusiasts anywhere in the world. Founded in 1991, it was also the first online forum for people to gather and talk about their Pontiacs. Since then, it has become the mecca of Pontiac technical data and knowledge that no other place can surpass.

 




Copyright © 2017