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Old 05-16-2007, 06:51 PM
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In the latest HPP magazine, there's a blurb about this company: http://www.braketechsolutions.com/. They're now offering a disk brake kit for '58-64 big cars, based on the '69-'70 big car factory disk brake setup. The price is $1,350 which is not cheap, but it does include a master cylinder and booster.

The thing I'm wondering about is if they'll sell the rotors separately...if they are in fact the same as the factory '69-'70 rotors it would be a good deal, as I understand those parts have been real hard to find these days.

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I talked to a brake vendor at Norwalk last year who did not offer B body systems but recommended these guys. Sounded good to me. They are in a good part of the world. Price is not out of line.

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Arrow RE: Brake kits

There is another company that sells complete front and rear kits...
It is Direct Fit Brakes and they are out of Glendale AZ. They sell quite a few kits on e-bay and the full size Pontiac kits are going for about $1060.00.
Here's there web address.. www.dfbrakes.com

I read a couple of other threads on a few different websites and from what I can see they seem to be pretty good all around... quality and service...

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In the latest HPP magazine, there's a blurb about this company: http://www.braketechsolutions.com/. They're now offering a disk brake kit for '58-64 big cars, based on the '69-'70 big car factory disk brake setup. The price is $1,350 which is not cheap, but it does include a master cylinder and booster.

The thing I'm wondering about is if they'll sell the rotors separately...if they are in fact the same as the factory '69-'70 rotors it would be a good deal, as I understand those parts have been real hard to find these days.

This is great news, I'm in the market for a disc brake kit for my GP. I have 4 drums with no booster or master cylinder... I'm definitely going to inquire about this one.

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This is great news, I'm in the market for a disc brake kit for my GP. I have 4 drums with no booster or master cylinder... I'm definitely going to inquire about this one.
I have no experience with these guys - just passing the information on - but it's always good for the hobby to have several different companies to choose from. Scarebird's disk brake kit is also a good way to go, several people here have used his stuff with good results and it's probably less expensive in the end (he sells the caliper brackets, and you source the rotors, calipers and master cylinder yourself.) http://www.scarebird.com/

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it's good to know someone's giveing fullsize cars some attn.

i'd be tickled if someone'd give the pre 71 rotors some attn and repro them!

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if you guys know of anyone looking for a disc brake setup i have a complete setup off of a 70 catalina for 200. chopped off the front section of the frame. car had 67,000 miles. thanks, eric

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There is another company that sells complete front and rear kits...
It is Direct Fit Brakes and they are out of Glendale AZ. They sell quite a few kits on e-bay and the full size Pontiac kits are going for about $1060.00.
Here's there web address.. www.dfbrakes.com

I read a couple of other threads on a few different websites and from what I can see they seem to be pretty good all around... quality and service...
I sent an email last night to dfbrakes and instantly received a reply. Greg sent me a reply with his home number to answer any questions I had. He seemed very knowledgeable about the product and mentioned that he only sells kits that he has personally installed on vehicles. I was a bit apprehensive at first, but assured me that his kits are 100% complete and bolt on. So I guess the only way ill find out is to buy it and try.

So I went ahead and ordered a front wheel disc conversion kit. It will be shipped out Monday morning. I'm going to try to bribe my brother with a case of beer to help me out with this. I will attempt to take and post install pictures as well as completed pictures when it's done.

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