I think Sleddog has originals on his car and did a bunch of research a couple of years ago.
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
First thing that comes to mind is they were 4 piston calipers, pretty easy to tell. These calipers however got pretty bad reviews back in the day as they worked like crap, hence in 69 GM went to single piston calipers. If I was you I would look for a 69 set-up instead.
I have been scratching my head on the info I used, and am short on time as I am needing to get home to company coming over. I remember that Delco Moraine is stamped on them, and I think the part numbers were 5468377 545533 545534 if I remember right. Here is a close up of mine which are not the original ones to the car.
Banshee might know this.
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I took a look at a old thread and 68tpls400 mentions it's better to keep the original part if you intend to show it as you won't drive it that much. Also I see the trouble people are having with the 1st generation front disc brakes. I would have to get the 69 version of the disk brakes in order to get decent operation. And lastly, my numbers matching rims will not work with front disc brakes. TOO much trouble to be worth the hassle.
My old front drums work fine, just cannot "turn" them anymore. I'm going to recondition the existing drum brakes and add a power steering brake booster (I have manual brakes).
Thanks for the help!
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I am completely happy with all my drum brake cars and have not had any issues. With that said, keep in mind that I don't drive around much engaging any front snowplows like Bjorn does...
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
For what it's worth, my 4 piston factory set up discs perform pretty good with no issues so far. (knock on wood)
Cant wait for summer... 68HO4004spvert Sleddog Iowa
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