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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 03:31 PM
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I would like to front disk brakes on my 64 coup. Any recommendations as to a kit I could purchase? Any other suggestions.

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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 03:33 PM
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I had good success with the Van Steel kit, but there are others.
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Look for a kit that results in zero or very little offset or you will get wheel rub on your fenders .
Also if you have stock steel wheels on your '64 you probably will not be able to use later Corvette stock disc brake parts.
I had good luck with ABS Power Brakes kit. There are several good ones; check out some of the old threads.

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VBS had no issue bought kit with new spindles, knock offs work fine, then later installed all four disk brakes went to Bairs for trailing arms, Good luck do a search lots of info.
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Try to find a donor Corvette and take everything between the ball joints. (Use new ball joints.)

Add a 70's Corvette M/C and plumb a 10# residual valve and proportioning valve into the rear line.
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Originally Posted by toddalin
Try to find a donor Corvette and take everything between the ball joints. (Use new ball joints.)

Add a 70's Corvette M/C and plumb a 10# residual valve and proportioning valve into the rear line.
That's your best answer. In my area there are junk yards with shark cars that still has all the suspension
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