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Old 05-05-2004, 10:44 AM
chano chano is offline
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i've got a 68 grand prix and i was wondering if i could swap out the front drums for disc brakes from another GM car. i've been looking for aftermarket kits to do it and no one makes jack for a 68 or older GP. can someone please guide me in the right direction? your knowledge and help would be much apprreciated.

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Old 05-05-2004, 10:44 AM
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i've got a 68 grand prix and i was wondering if i could swap out the front drums for disc brakes from another GM car. i've been looking for aftermarket kits to do it and no one makes jack for a 68 or older GP. can someone please guide me in the right direction? your knowledge and help would be much apprreciated.

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Old 05-07-2004, 07:09 AM
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Only late 68-70 full size Pontiacs will have the parts to make the best disk conversion. The 67-early 68 brakes are expensive and lack parts to make it worth while. Good luck Pat

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Old 05-07-2004, 01:58 PM
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what exact parts would i need and what would be the best or most common 68-70 pontiac to pull them from? is it possible to get the parts from a later model pontiac and if so, which way (68-70 or later model) would be easier?
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Old 05-12-2004, 05:13 AM
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check out this site, http://www.scarebird.com/
Is working on a disk set up that will use modern parts.

Other wise you will need to look at 68-70 full size cars. Bonneville, Executive, Catalina, Ventura, and GPs. Hope this helps.

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Old 05-13-2004, 05:10 AM
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You need the booster master cyl front brake lines spindles calipers rubber hoses and will have to go to 15 inch disc wheels.
A week after I put mine on I was 4th in a 3 car accident and a 4 wheel disc Honda had to change lanes to keep from hitting me in the rear.

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Old 05-13-2004, 05:32 AM
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Sorry to hear about the accident.

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