1966-67 HCS Let's talk BRAKES

[BOSS3024ME]

OK I am leaning heavy on new front drum to disc conversion, the car is a skeleton and after some media blasting and such we will start the ground up on her.

So tell me what works and what does not work....what should I do for the front disc conversion?

Should I go to power booster?

Ant input would be great....

And by the way I found the plugs and got the engine feed harness out! Yeah!

 

[BOSS3024ME]

Sorry should of been in California Special not HCS

Must be tired!

 

[Mosesatm]

If you convert to disc brakes you pretty much need to add a power booster. It's not a true requirement but you won't believe how much pressure it takes to stop a non-assisted disc brake car!

 

[franklinair]

DEFINITELY power booster whether you add discs or stay with drums. In the past I opted to remain with drums, and add the PB booster. Works great. Cost is significantly less than disc conversion.

Neil

 

[dalorzo_f]

IMHO if you go for discs use one of the OEM style kits available. While "small" and "low tech" compared to many of the Wilwood, etc aftermarket setups, they will bolt in with no issues and work very well for normal driving (as do properly maintained/serviced drums)...

 

[Ruppstang]

IMHO if you go for discs use one of the OEM style kits available. While "small" and "low tech" compared to many of the Wilwood, etc aftermarket setups, they will bolt in with no issues and work very well for normal driving (as do properly maintained/serviced drums)...

+1 Marty