[Chevelle-list] B-body brakes

[Rick Schaefer]

     I have caprice spindles on my el camino and like it a lot.   Stopping
power is much better than stock disc setup.   I feel that handling is better
too, but I'm not too picky about that.   The suspension gurus at Team
Chevelle in general don't like it because of increased bump-steer issues.  I
can't say that I've noticed any difference.

   Realize that you will need to spring for the "improved" upper control
arms which will set you back quite a bit.  I bought Global West but
understand that there are many newer (cheaper?) options now available for
those.   The front end on my 72 dropped almost exactly 1.5 inches with the
B-Body spindle.    Also you will need the 1LE rotors from a 91 Camaro or
something similar if you want to retain the Chevelle wheel bolt pattern.

    It all wound up costing more than I planned but has made the car better.



On 7/24/07, the.cat at codding.org <the.cat at codding.org> wrote:
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> I have a chance to buy a complete brake and suspension system off of a
> 95 police Caprice. Discs all around, ABS brain, tall spindles, etc. Is
> the b-body spindle conversion still a decent option, or have new items
> come out that put it to shame? Should I pick it all up?
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> It's for a 67 with a 305 that I drive on the street.
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> Thanks,
> Dave.
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Rick Schaefer
72 TPI El Camino
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