[Chevelle-list] B-body brakes

[the.cat at codding.org]

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Yeah, the consensus at TC seems to be 'buy them for the brakes, and 
deal with the bumpsteer.' They also seem to be pretty happy with the 
SC&C arms, which are pretty reasonably priced - especially when 
compared with GW.

Can the rear discs bolt to my differential?

Dave.
On Jul 24, 2007, at 5:54 PM, Rick Schaefer wrote:

>      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. 
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>    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.
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> On 7/24/07, the.cat at codding.org <the.cat at codding.org> wrote: 
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>> Hi,
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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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