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Old 09-18-2022, 11:15 PM
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Has anybody compiled a parts list to upgrade these big body Pontiacs to disc brakes all the way around? I'm also looking at upgrading the single pot master cylinder to a dual pot and adding a proportion valve. I didn't know if anybody made a kit to upgrade the front end to disc brakes or if there was factory parts off of other cars I could swap to. If anybody could shed some light I would appreciate it.

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Old 09-18-2022, 11:28 PM
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http://scarebird.com/index.php?route...product_id=283

Here's one option.

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Old 09-19-2022, 01:03 AM
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Has anybody compiled a parts list to upgrade these big body Pontiacs to disc brakes all the way around? I'm also looking at upgrading the single pot master cylinder to a dual pot and adding a proportion valve. I didn't know if anybody made a kit to upgrade the front end to disc brakes or if there was factory parts off of other cars I could swap to. If anybody could shed some light I would appreciate it.
Master Power is another option. I know Ames sells a disc brake conversion kit that uses the Scarebird brackets.

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Used scare bird stuff on my 62 to use discs. Nice and clear instructions and fit was great.

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Does anybody know if there is a interchangeable brake booster from a later year that would allow me to use a dual well master cylinder?

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Old 09-25-2022, 10:21 PM
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Don't need to change the booster, just get a dual pot master that has the same depth plunger as your current single pot.

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Old 09-25-2022, 10:44 PM
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It's been discussed here in the past, if I remember correctly a master cylinder from a 1967 full size Pontiac with disc brakes is supposed to work with your existing booster.

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