I am looking to do a drum-to-disk conversion on the front and back for this car. Currently has 10" drums, and an 8 3/4 rear end, and looking to add a power booster also. This is a complete street daily driver, and will not see time at the track. It has had the original engine swapped out for a mildly enhanced 360, and the drum brakes are just plain scarry, especially for my daughter that drives it quite a bit. I have a couple of questions that I have not been able to find answers on in the threads I have read. So here goes;
Are the aftermarket brake conversions a better product than the '73 A Body and up conversion? Basic thought is that it is current technology versus 40 year old technology, but not sure if that is accurate or not? If not, then I will look into that.
If the newer aftermarket set-up is the way to go for simplicity (since I am wanting to convert all 4 wheels to disc), then the question begs as to what is the best aftermarket conversion? I have found conversion kits from Summit Racing, Classic Performance, Widwood, Right Stuff & SSBC, but wondering about some reviews on your rides? Some of the reviews that I find on each of their sites seem canned, and can't completely trust them.
My apologies if this has already been covered, but I couldn't find the information when I looked. Thanks for any light you can shed on the subject.
Are the aftermarket brake conversions a better product than the '73 A Body and up conversion? Basic thought is that it is current technology versus 40 year old technology, but not sure if that is accurate or not? If not, then I will look into that.
If the newer aftermarket set-up is the way to go for simplicity (since I am wanting to convert all 4 wheels to disc), then the question begs as to what is the best aftermarket conversion? I have found conversion kits from Summit Racing, Classic Performance, Widwood, Right Stuff & SSBC, but wondering about some reviews on your rides? Some of the reviews that I find on each of their sites seem canned, and can't completely trust them.
My apologies if this has already been covered, but I couldn't find the information when I looked. Thanks for any light you can shed on the subject.
