some people have had problems with the power disc setup from SSBC with the 9" booster. i wont condone anything made by SSBC until they rectify the situation.
the CPP setup you showed does not attract me either. they need to get their ship together. they are talking about 2 different kits in the same paragraph. first it is a drop spindle kit, then it uses the drum spindles. the pic is of one which uses drum spindles. i personally would avoid it, but it should fit. it looks similar to the scarebird kit. if they use the little 2.5" calipers, i would not get it.
if you buy a manual disc kit, you can always add a stock style booster. i would probably just find a mini kit and get the rest at the 'zone... or find a doner vehicle.
IMO rear disc are mostly for looks on street vehicles, but they provide better brake cooling for race applications. you have to pay attention to brake balance when you stray from stock. any variation from stock, front or rear, can drastically affect balance, and must be compensated.
that's my 2 cents, but i can go up to a few bucks.
edit 2 more cents http://www.classicperform.com/product-pages/camaro/6769SWBK-S.htm this one looks better to me.$50more than the one you posted. it looks like Abody calipers and hoses (that's a good thing). all you would need is the master or master/booster combo and booster accessories. looks like a decent price. you could do it a little cheaper with a little more searching and/or work. i can't recommend their booster or master.
ooops, I hadn't noticed that the stainless steel brake system was the SSBS folks that have not resolved the various complaints.
I'm considering having my front brakes changed to disk while leaving the rear brakes alone as drums. I would install a different proportioning valve and adjust it to balance braking effort front to rear.
I want to stay with the stock 14" wheels. I just noticed the stock spindle kit from CPP required drilling out the steering arm and "works with most 15" disc brake wheels".
Their drop kit will fit 14" wheels but the stock one won't. Interesting.
So, I guess I need to keep looking.
Are there any parts on later model Nova or Bonneville etc. that can be bought as replacement parts and installed to configure disc brakes?
With most of the 11 inch rotor kits' you CAN use 14 inch factory wheels BUT they have to be the models of wheel that were made for cars that came from the factory with disk brakes.
Since some 14 inch wheels will not work (the ones off of 4 drum brake cars) the aftermarket companys cover themselves by specifying 15 inch wheels.
I got both my front disk conversion and HD 11 inch rear drum kit from Master Power (MP) Brakes and highly recommend them. But I am using 15 inch Rally 2's.
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I purchased front and rear disc kits from Matt's Classic Bowties. Classic Performance Products actually supplies the kits to them, but they are cheaper at Matt's. With disc brake 14x7's, I did a test fit and the rotors/caliper clear, no problem. These kits come with the booster and correct master cylinder for your application that you specify. Also, the rears have a built-in e-brake, so you don't have to worry about rigging something up. I can't comment on how it truly fits since I have not installed them yet.
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I also purchased my Disc brake kit from Matts Camaro after it was suggested on this board. Great price and high quality. It was installed 3 days ago and WHAT A DIFFERENCE going from manual drum. I also whipped in a faster ratio steering box and I am now in heaven driving my 68 Firebird convertible. This board has been a great help.
i do believe that adjustablerop valves are street legal. i purchased a front conversion kit from matts classic bowties, excellant people to deal with. you also get a cadium plated booster for the original look. this is one of the best upgrades i have done.i left the rear drums alone, the prop vale you get with this kit is manufactured for this type of set up. just my 1 1/2 cents
Yes I also ordered the stainless brake hardline's from Matts Camaro. Now the entire system is new and brakes like todays cars instead of those horrible manual drums. Best money ever spent.
