1968 Pontiac Catalina Drum To Disc Brake Conversion Part 02
Part 2 of N. I don't have the right kind of jack, and I can't afford one right now, so until payday comes around again I'm working on other parts of this project. Today I took off the drums, took apart one of the donor discs so I could clean it up, and had a close encounter with what I believe to be a black widow spider.
Edited to add the URL to the Poncho Mailing List: http://mailman.thegarage.org/mailman/listinfo/poncho
1968 Pontiac Catalina Drum To Disc Brake Conversion Part 06
Wherein I almost do something foolish (or more accurately, I start doing something foolish, but stop, and then do something that is at least arguably LESS foolish. My control arms are now off the car!
How To Replace Rear Disc Brakes (Full) - EricTheCarGuy
How To Replace Rear Disc Brakes (Full) - EricTheCarGuy
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I had to split this one into 3 parts when I first posted it and I'm happy to bring it to you now in it's full form. Enjoy.
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1968 Pontiac Catalina Drum To Disc Brake Conversion Part 04
Or, "Fun With Tie Rods." I learn how to use a pickle fork to get my tie rod loose from my center link.
NOTE! The inner tie rods are reverse threaded, so if you try and take it off counterclockwise, you're just tightening it.
How To Replace Drum Brake Shoes (Full) - EricTheCarGuy
How To Replace Drum Brake Shoes (Full) - EricTheCarGuy
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Here is a full length version of a video that I posted some time ago, this way you can watch the entire thing in one sitting instead of switching from one video to the next. If your watching this for the first time I'm aware that sandals are not the best thing to wear when doing auto repair. In addition there IS a jack stand just out of frame in the video I just leave the floor jack in place while I work normally where it is so that it's quicker to let the car down when I'm done.
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Drum Brakes vs Disc Brakes - Summit Racing Quick Flicks
On this comparison video of drum brake vs disc brake systems, Dave will discuss the differences between the two systems. While drum brakes are more cost effective, disc brakes offer many performance advantages, including shorter stopping distances, reduced brake fade, and more attractive appearance. For more information on both brakes systems, click here: http://www.summitracing.com/redirect?banner=SocialYT474
Swapping drums to disc
i bought DA trailings arms form a 93 integra to switch over because the drums in the rear are destroyed so the car for now is only breaking from the front.
Disc brake conversion on a Dana 25 or 27 Willys Jeep front axle
This is a video showing the disc brake conversion I did on my 1961 Willys 4x4 station wagon. This is the Dana 25 front axle. Here are the parts you need...
1976-1977 Jeep CJ rotors (the older thicker ones, 1 1/8" thick)
1973-1991 GM 1/2 ton 4x4 front brake backing plates
1971-1978 GM 1/2 ton 4x4 front brake calipers, lines, pads
Dorman studs, PN 610106
Search Google for the write-ups. Everything bolts on, but you do have to grind some material off the knuckle for the calipers to clear. You also need to use different fill plugs for the knuckle; I used electrical conduit plugs. You also need a 1/8" bearing spacer, or remove 1/8" of material from the hub where it faces the rotor, or remove 1/8" material from the inner brake pad. If you are using the factory master cylinder, as am I, you need to remove the residual pressure valve. This valve maintains pressure in the brake line plumbing for the drum brakes, and will cause the disc brakes to drag. I use a 10 pound Wilwood residual pressure valve in-line to the rear drum brakes, and a 2 pound Wilwood RPV to the front disc brakes.
