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02-20-2006, 04:08 PM
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64 DISC BRAKE CONVERSION
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Last edited by PITTSBURGH 64; 01-19-2007 at 07:29 PM. |
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02-20-2006, 05:38 PM
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thanks for the list! nice job, and sweet wheels too, i like those...
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02-20-2006, 06:45 PM
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Out of curiosity, will this combo do the trick for a '66 Catalina?
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02-20-2006, 07:13 PM
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Very nice job Jeff !!! I will probably snag a set of scarebirds kits just in case I need to switch from my 8 lugs to discs..
 Thanks for all the info and pics on lower control arms.....I'm planning all ready. Fat Cat: I'm not a 100% sure but you may be able to use some 67/68 stuff on your 65 !! Most parts break point is 59-64 & then 65 & up.....
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02-20-2006, 07:32 PM
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What rotors are you using?
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02-20-2006, 07:50 PM
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I think Scarebird has a setup for 65/66. You can do the Scarebird setup for less than what you would pay for a set of pontiac rotors, that is if you can find a set...nobody makes them anymore and the NOS rotors that show up on eBay every once in a while go for over $400.
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02-20-2006, 08:51 PM
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Nice job Jeff, and thanks for the detailed pics and shopping list. Did you upgrade the rear brakes like you planned? Like Troy, I now have an alternative to my 8-lugs, although it would be tuff to get rid of them
 .Les
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#8
02-20-2006, 11:54 PM
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looks goooood Pitt.........bet you like the way it stops too
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02-21-2006, 10:03 AM
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Pitts, what size tires are you running on the fronts now? I have 235\75\15 all the way around which look like crap and scrub on turns, thinking 225\70's will fit\ride much better.
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02-21-2006, 11:05 AM
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Lug nut engagement depth
Pitt,
I'm reading step 7 of my Scarebird instructions. Apparently stock lug studs can be too short or have knurls that interefere with a flush rotot/hub fit. Did you have to replace studs or countersink/drill out the rotor side stud holes? |
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#11
02-21-2006, 12:46 PM
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Jeff, this is the most comprehensive disc brake post ever! Outstanding work! May I put this in the Jeff Kalas section of the Full Size Pontiacs site?
John www.fullsizepontiacs.com |
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02-21-2006, 01:38 PM
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krautwolf,
I did the same conversion on my 62 Bonneville, and I did change out the wheel studs on the hubs. If memory serves, there was a recommendation in the instructions I got from Scarebird. Got 10 Dorman wheel studs and had them pressed in when the machine work was done on the hubs. It also gets rid of the left hand threads. |
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02-21-2006, 06:27 PM
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Great thread,Pittsburgh
 ..and an awsome looking car In my humble opinion; This thread should be a "sticky" thread alongside the impeller thread in the cooling section !! Moderator ??!!.... Stig
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02-21-2006, 07:38 PM
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Norwegian Bonneville65 "In my humble opinion; This thread should be a "sticky" thread alongside the impeller thread in the cooling section !!
Moderator ??!!...." I can not agree more with you more , PITTS, you've done it again. This post should be rated higher!!!!!!! and bumped to the top and locked into a "fixed position". |
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02-21-2006, 08:49 PM
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Jeff, did you use your stock power booster? I didn't see a booster mentioned in your parts list. Thanks
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02-21-2006, 10:08 PM
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Jeff,
A bit confused. It looks like a different motor in the last set of pictures you posted verses the first set... Have you got your new soup cans installed (8 to be exact)? -r-
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04-04-2006, 09:47 PM
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Disc brake conversion
I have a 64 GP. This weekend I found a 1974 Trans AM at the local Pick a Part. I took the Snowflake wheels, with spinners and the front brake set-up. The brake setup included spindles, calipers, rotors etc.
I originally was going to sell the brake set up on e-bay, but will they fit my car. I currently have 8 lug wheels. I have the space saver tire listed on e-bay currently. Any help would be appreciated, Thanks in advance. |
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#18
07-13-2006, 05:24 PM
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Damn, where'd all the pics and part list go?!
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07-16-2007, 10:32 AM
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Can someone update this? The first post no longer has a parts list or instructions. I'm trying to find out what parts I need to update a '63 Cat with manual drums to power disc brakes.
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#20
07-16-2007, 06:13 PM
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Guys contact Scarebird.
http://www.scarebird.com/7009.html |
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