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01-07-2005, 11:50 AM
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Well...I finally finished the brake up grade.
 I bought the kit from E-Bay. I'm sure you all seen it. It worked out well and would recommend it. Just make sure all the threads are good and run a die over them if they are tight. I guess from shipping they get banged around and the threads get dinged up. They could do a MUCH beter job packing. I had to run a die over the spindle, (3/4 20 die) and the studs for the lug nuts. (7/16 20 die I think.) Going to get that now. Here are some pics. Happy this worked out. 
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01-07-2005, 11:50 AM
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Well...I finally finished the brake up grade.
I bought the kit from E-Bay. I'm sure you all seen it. It worked out well and would recommend it. Just make sure all the threads are good and run a die over them if they are tight. I guess from shipping they get banged around and the threads get dinged up. They could do a MUCH beter job packing. I had to run a die over the spindle, (3/4 20 die) and the studs for the lug nuts. (7/16 20 die I think.) Going to get that now. Here are some pics. Happy this worked out.
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01-07-2005, 11:50 AM
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an another
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01-07-2005, 04:17 PM
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66,
Very nice job!  You'll appreciate the extra stopping power & decreased fade with the discs. |
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01-07-2005, 04:25 PM
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Dang Dude, That is downright beautiful!
Jim
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01-07-2005, 04:37 PM
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Looks great but do yourself a favor and hit all none disc surfaces with hi temp paint or it will rust quickly especially if in non heated garage with weather fluctuations.
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01-07-2005, 06:15 PM
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Not to be nit-picky, but your cotter pins are pointed the wrong way, your lug nuts are on backwards, and is that a scratch I see?
 Just kidding dude!!!! Looks fantastic! --Insert jealousy here--
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#8
01-07-2005, 07:59 PM
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Martin Senour cast iron gray works well on the areas where the pads do not make contact. It is high temp and will keep your system looking good.
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01-07-2005, 11:20 PM
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Nice work man! BTW, your signature cracks me up ... I do it right cause I do it twice. I know that feeling!
Mike M
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01-08-2005, 09:21 AM
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Looks great...want to come over and help me do my '65 this winter?
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01-08-2005, 10:26 AM
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Just wanted to say it looks great and thanks for your postings and information shared as you tackled this brake upgrade. I am about 60% complete with mine and I have followed every post regarding this process and it has answered a lot of questions for me and helped make my life easier. Thanks again and I'll continue to follow your progress and help respond to any questions if I can help.
68tgrr 68 gto convertible |
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#12
01-10-2005, 07:32 AM
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Thank you very much.
I put some clear coating on all the brake parts for now to keep the rust from forming on them. I'll see how that goes. I will paint the calipers if I see rust. Everything else was powdercoated Going to paint the rims today, Still have the original rims and hub caps. See how the car looks on wheels after 10 month on stands. Wonder if the 14" rims will fit on with the new rotors? Any way next is the front brake lines, I'll be asking about them. Thanks again for your help, Anthony
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01-10-2005, 11:21 AM
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Anthony,
Your project is coming along real nice. Looks great! I will be getting started on my project this coming Spring. You are not too far from me. Would like to stop by and see your car when the weather gets better so I can take some notes Mike
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01-10-2005, 11:33 AM
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Mike,
Anytime you want to stop by, will be fine. I will give you any help and info I can. E-mail me at [email protected]
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01-11-2005, 11:02 AM
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wow, that looks great! I'll be doing the very same thing here soon on mine.
I bet it will be a relief to see the car sitting on the ground again. I know I cant wait till the chassis is reunited with the body on mine. Keep it up! -Tronix(deadly disc)GT
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01-12-2005, 02:34 PM
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Was it this setup on Ebay - What else did you need to get to go from drums?
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01-12-2005, 02:56 PM
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Halfway,
Nothing really..Like I said make sure your threads are good. You have to re-use the 2 bolts to the "J" hooks. It comes with a new "Boss" bolt for the top. It does not come with caliper hoses, you will need to buy those seperate, although I think he may now sell at kit with them. Call and ask. Anthony
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#18
01-13-2005, 09:35 AM
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I take it you need a new perportioning(sp?) block and a new master cylynder and booster.
I currently have manual drums all around on a 64 Lemans.
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01-13-2005, 10:59 AM
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Halfway,
That would be correct. I'm looking in that now. Anthony
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#20
01-13-2005, 11:07 AM
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What size are the discs?
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