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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 08:22 AM
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67 firebird, disc brake conver?

on the front brakes they are drums and i want to convert to disc, anyone know of any kits or parts that can be swapped?
Old Apr 21, 2006 | 09:16 AM
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Re: 67 firebird, disc brake conver?

If you want to do it cheap, find an X body (Nova & clones) up to 74 with disc brakes and grab everything. The front subframe of a 1st gen is the same as the subframe of an X bod to 74. If your prospective donor has the steering box next to the engine, that will do. Try to avoid the earliest Novas with the 4 piston calipers. Those things have a well deserved reputation for being leakers.

There are guys that prefer manual drums vs power disc for weight and drag reasons on the strip.

Useful site:

http://www.oldengine.org/unfaq/leadfoot/discs.htm

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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 09:21 AM
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Re: 67 firebird, disc brake conver?

wow thanks man. this car is just for fun, and i think the DISC would be more beneficial for his purpose.
Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:52 AM
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Re: 67 firebird, disc brake conver?

These guys are resonable.: http://www.stainlesssteelbrakes.com/
Old Apr 21, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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Re: 67 firebird, disc brake conver?

i got SSBC on front and rear. I love them. I also have the 2inch drop front spindals. Looks badass
Old Apr 21, 2006 | 04:56 PM
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Re: 67 firebird, disc brake conver?

I am a Wilwood fan. I have run the Camaro conversion for the last 10 years without complaint. It looks pretty good as well.
Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:25 PM
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SSBC was cheap and on sale. If i had to money i would have brought bear or wilwood.
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