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#1
03-07-2007, 07:16 PM
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1966 GTO front brake conversion
Has anyone tried the disc brake conversion kit from Ames?
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03-11-2007, 01:19 AM
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Not from Ames, but I did buy the one PY sells and I had too many issues with it (long story). Find out who makes it. Mine can from the Right Stuff and they were anything but... do a search on this topic and see why. I get flamed everytime this subject comes up.....
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03-11-2007, 12:53 PM
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66 GTO disc brake kits
I don't know who makes the Ames kit, but I highly recommend Master Power Brakes conversion kits as they have fewer "tweaking" problems than other kits that I have used. I installed their 4 wheel discs on my 66 GTO, without much diffuculty.
Les
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03-11-2007, 03:38 PM
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I haven't tried them yet, but give scarebird a try. From what I know, you buy the bracket from him and you buy all of the other parts over the counter at the local parts store.
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Skinned knuckles and empty wallet! Could I be any happier? 66 GTO Convertible. LS3-525 HP. Legend LGT700 5-speed, Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes, Ridetech coil over front susp, PMT rear susp, Hotchkis bars, Billet Specialties 18" Dagger's (18X9 rear, 18X8 front). 2002 Ram Air WS.6 convertible Trans Am. Wife's car. |
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#5
03-12-2007, 01:37 AM
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I had the standard Master Brakes 4 wheel disk kit installed on my 67 GTO. It really works great compared to the drums, but I have a small problem with the emergency brakes which I will resolve this summer.
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03-12-2007, 08:58 PM
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I am in the process of finishing up my conversion on my 66 GTO using Scarebird's kit. I went with his because I also wanted to retain the ability to run the original 14' wheels if I ever desired.
So far, everything has gone very smoothly, and he has been very good to work with (good customer service). As soon as I finish getting my new Inline Tube lines installed and test drive, I intend to write a positive review of Scarebird in the business entities forum. I would strongly suggest you call him-
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03-13-2007, 06:26 PM
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Thanks for the info about disc brake conversion. Anyone know how to contact scarebird?
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03-13-2007, 06:57 PM
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