64 disk brake conversion
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This is why I went with the no offset kit. I did not have to worry about rub especially on the fender. If you get non offset you have to re-align your front end. Wilwood pushes it out about a ¼ of an inch and other kits as much as an inch and a ½.
I took off the front wheels this morning and had to grind a little more off the outer disc brake pad that floats above the hub. The wife and I took it for a good ride and no known problems at this time. I wish I changed them out along time ago. Best money I spent since new top and seats.
I will keep everyone posted who is looking to change out their brakes in the next few months for any problems I incur. This is truly a great site.
I took off the front wheels this morning and had to grind a little more off the outer disc brake pad that floats above the hub. The wife and I took it for a good ride and no known problems at this time. I wish I changed them out along time ago. Best money I spent since new top and seats.
I will keep everyone posted who is looking to change out their brakes in the next few months for any problems I incur. This is truly a great site.
Melting Slicks
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I will be using c3 spindles and trailing arms on my conversion. I can live with different offset as I will need to get different wheels anyway.
This is why I went with the no offset kit. I did not have to worry about rub especially on the fender. If you get non offset you have to re-align your front end. Wilwood pushes it out about a ¼ of an inch and other kits as much as an inch and a ½.
I took off the front wheels this morning and had to grind a little more off the outer disc brake pad that floats above the hub. The wife and I took it for a good ride and no known problems at this time. I wish I changed them out along time ago. Best money I spent since new top and seats.
I will keep everyone posted who is looking to change out their brakes in the next few months for any problems I incur. This is truly a great site.
I took off the front wheels this morning and had to grind a little more off the outer disc brake pad that floats above the hub. The wife and I took it for a good ride and no known problems at this time. I wish I changed them out along time ago. Best money I spent since new top and seats.
I will keep everyone posted who is looking to change out their brakes in the next few months for any problems I incur. This is truly a great site.
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Last edited by mspry; Jan 17, 2012 at 05:51 PM. Reason: add pic
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Would you advise this kit for a 64 with 15"genuine knock offs
thanks
Btw tried to view your photos but couldn't ,I'm new to the forum and corvettes so any help much appreciated
thanks
Btw tried to view your photos but couldn't ,I'm new to the forum and corvettes so any help much appreciated
Last edited by GeoffM; Jan 25, 2012 at 07:18 AM.
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Yes I would advise to use this kit. 1\ Its inexpensive (around 4 hundreds bucks) and 2\ It took me about 3.5 hours to install and 3\ I have not experienced any major problems with my brakes to date (about 300 miles). MGChevy mentioned in his ad on Bay to have rims greater than 14 inch but also in his instructions showed what part of the bracket to shave off if it is not a perfect fit. I had plenty of room with 67 rally wheels.
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Racer
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From: Vic
C2 disc brake kit
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Racer
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C2 disc brakes
Yes I would advise to use this kit. 1\ Its inexpensive (around 4 hundreds bucks) and 2\ It took me about 3.5 hours to install and 3\ I have not experienced any major problems with my brakes to date (about 300 miles). MGChevy mentioned in his ad on Bay to have rims greater than 14 inch but also in his instructions showed what part of the bracket to shave off if it is not a perfect fit. I had plenty of room with 67 rally wheels.
sorry i,m still getting the hang of the whole posting thing.Can't figure out the photos yet.Thanks
Burning Brakes
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Mine just came today, going to the Kissimmee show this weekend, but maybe the weekend after, will down the car for the frt disc brakes and rear trailing arms.
Thanks for the heads up on the kit.
R.J.
Thanks for the heads up on the kit.
R.J.
Le Mans Master
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New complete and assembled trailingarms from Van Steel at the rear
According to what Van Steel said there will be no problem using the knock offs. I am also changing all of the brake lines and cant say i am looking forward to change the front to rear brake line
The other only thing i want to add is power steering so i will go for a PS kit from some vendor
Last edited by TheSaint; Jan 29, 2012 at 10:41 AM.
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It is a tight fit if you use the stock pulleys on a '63 and '64 frame, as the '65 up had this notch to get extra room. However, the only issue is if you have bad engine mounts (engine drops into frame) or when changing belts. If you use an undersized pulley, you don't have the belt issue.
Remember, these are short water pumps. Using the long pumps, and the extended lower pulleys will get you into clearance problems. The pump will be almost in contact with the timing chain, not with an inch of room. The pulley will have the grooves almost flush with the balancer, not extended out about an inch. Be sure to have the right stuff.
Racer
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Just bought mine for $315 + $78 shipping. I'm taking a chance they'll fit under my '64's KOs. There are two sets left at this price on the eBay site.
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