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Old 05-15-2019, 02:51 PM   #1
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Default Drum to disk brake conversion

I am ready to convert my car from all drums to all disk brakes. Any suggestions for a kit. I would prefer to get a kit that has everything so I know it is all set up to work together. Don't really want to experiment with brakes.

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Its a 1970 Nova I/SA

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Old 05-15-2019, 04:33 PM   #2
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Default Re: Drum to disk brake conversion

I had great luck with Master Power Brake
https://www.mpbrakes.com
They are friendly and knowledgeable.
you may want to consider upgrading your drum brakes
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Old 05-15-2019, 06:50 PM   #3
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Default Re: Drum to disk brake conversion

Strange makes front and rear kits that are light and work very well, Wilwood race brakes are good too. Just two suggestions.
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Old 05-16-2019, 08:30 AM   #4
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I like the Strange products.
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Default Re: Drum to disk brake conversion

What front Wilwood brakes are people with heavier cars using? The race ones I have found all top out at 2800 pounds.

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I've got the strange ones on my Nova and one of our Oldsmobiles. Really like them.

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Default Re: Drum to disk brake conversion

Strange S series front and rear on my 3300 lb. Mustang. Stuck with a power MC and it stages and stops on a proverbial $0.10. Switched over from Wilwood street brakes.
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Default Re: Drum to disk brake conversion

When I converted my car from drums to disc brakes I used Aerospace. The brakes fit perfectly and worked perfectly too. No drag issues at all. Stopping power is way better than the drums ever were. also was about a 60 lb. weight reduction. Every bolt and nut came with the kit. The only thing I had to do was get the appropriate braided stainless lines to connect the calipers to my existing system.
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I really like the Aerospace kit as well. Easy to install and as Mike said everything included in the kit and easy to follow instructions as well.
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