1957-1960 front disc brake conversion

[Hoodlum Rocky]

I know some of you have probably done this, but i figured i would post up some pics of the conversion.

I order the brackets from "scarebird" and they give you the laundy list of stuff you need to get.

I have the drums off and the spindles cleaned up and put some paint on them, today i will start to put the conversion parts on.

This is on my 58 M M

[60Crown]

For reference, would you mind posting part numbers along with prices Rocky? I think this thread can be an instrumental search tool in the future for other members to reference.

Keep those updates coming!

[Jus" Roach]

Not to hijack this thread, but 1961-69 do not require third party party parts for front disc brake conversion.

[Hoodlum Rocky]

well i got it all done today, it went in well i only had to grind on the backing of one brake pad. here are some more pics, and i will post some part# and list of stuff. But i would recommend doing this kit. very happy with it fit was very good.58 disc conversion 2 001.jpg58 disc conversion 2 009.jpg58 disc conversion 2 012.jpg

[Hoodlum Rocky]

the bracket's needed came from scarebird classic brakes, it came with some machined down bolts needed to bolt it up to the spindles, and some spacers that fit on the spindles to mate the new bearings up to. I think the cost of brackets about $185.00

the list of parts that comes along with it needed is,
rotor's 72-76 cadilliac

calipers 1999-2000 escalade

one brake hose 79 seville
another brake hose 79-83 eldorado

inner and outer bearings are from 72-76 cadilliac-- same as dust caps

wheel seals 77 cadilliac

they supply part# for napa-wagner-raybestos, i have not looked at all the reciepts for the parts but i think i have about 500-600 with the brackets and all to do the conversion.

[spastic_chicken]

I did a scarebird conversion for my 57 Eureka. I would never recommend anything else.

[spastic_chicken]

part 2

[spastic_chicken]

Your Scarebird brackets look a bit different from mine.

[60Buick]

I'm lucky, my Buicks have the big finned aluminum brake drums that all the rat rod guys kill for. No conversion needed.

[Hoodlum Rocky]

that is going to be my next step im going to do a hanging pedal assembly with a power brake booster. Man spastic chicken i love your ride!!!