65 Satellite Front Brake Conversion

[stanhope55]

Can someone tell me if a 74 A Body spindle would be a good option for my conversion, I hear issues on camber albeit minimal may be a factor ?

Or the upgrade conversion kits from various vendors would be closer to the B body specs ?

Just looking for some info.

The pictures are what I have from a 74 A Body.

thx

 

[BBishere2]

SSBC make s a complete disc brake conversion kit for the '65 that uses your stock drum brake spindles - check it out at Summit - the manual disc brake kit - I think is A-156 - but better check on that to make sure - it comes complete with master cylinder and an adjustable proportioning valve - has everything you need.

 

[aldal]

Some good info.
http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...w.moparaction.com/Tech/archive/disc-main.html

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

SSBC make s a complete disc brake conversion kit for the '65 that uses your stock drum brake spindles - check it out at Summit - the manual disc brake kit - I think is A-156 - but better check on that to make sure - it comes complete with master cylinder and an adjustable proportioning valve - has everything you need.

That's the same kit I bought.Comes complete with everything you need right down to the cotter pins!
I have no problem stopping from 145 MPH

 

[moparcuda]

i run my 63 savoy with the 73 and up a body kit and have no problem at all and is not expensive

 

[stanhope55]

I was also wondering if swapping to the A body spindle would be a much cheaper option parts wise. The SSBC kit is 1000.00 I assume partially to all the retrofit parts for the original spindle etc...

Obviously, the #1 question is will it work and work well.

thx for all the replies.

 

[Centerline]

The "A" body conversion is a tried and proven system that works very well, and its quite a bit cheaper than the commercially available systems that are out there.

I'm doing the "A" body conversion on my '64 Polara and the total cost should be under $400. The spindles and caliper mounts I picked up on e-bay for $80 and the rest of the parts from Rock Auto.... calipers $50 ea, Rotors, $40 ea. master cylinder (manual) $50, and a Classic Industries proportioning valve at $50.

I'm cheap so those $1000 kits are not something I'm prepared to buy when I can assemble something that is proven to work for a whole lot less.

 

[PRND21]

Some good info.
http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...w.moparaction.com/Tech/archive/disc-main.html

That's what I have on my 65. I plan on using the same setup on my 64.

 

[BBishere2]

The "A" body conversion is a tried and proven system that works very well, and its quite a bit cheaper than the commercially available systems that are out there.

I'm doing the "A" body conversion on my '64 Polara and the total cost should be under $400. The spindles and caliper mounts I picked up on e-bay for $80 and the rest of the parts from Rock Auto.... calipers $50 ea, Rotors, $40 ea. master cylinder (manual) $50, and a Classic Industries proportioning valve at $50.

I'm cheap so those $1000 kits are not something I'm prepared to buy when I can assemble something that is proven to work for a whole lot less.

That SSBC kit at Summit is only $685 - one stop shopping and everything is right and fits together, plus the shipping is free. I think in the long run, you're not saving that much, if any.

 

[Centerline]

That SSBC kit at Summit is only $685 - one stop shopping and everything is right and fits together, plus the shipping is free. I think in the long run, you're not saving that much, if any.

I'll spend less than $400 and your quote is almost $700 not counting the master cylinder and proportioning valve. That's a 43% difference plus the cost of the MC and valve, which is a pretty substantial savings in my book.

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

I was also wondering if swapping to the A body spindle would be a much cheaper option parts wise. The SSBC kit is 1000.00 I assume partially to all the retrofit parts for the original spindle etc...

Obviously, the #1 question is will it work and work well.

thx for all the replies.

Which kit are you looking at?? This looks like the one I have,,,,,
http://www.jegs.com/i/SSBC/884/W156/10002/-1

 

[stanhope55]

For those that have done the A Body swap did you convert to power brakes ? If yes, did you use a power booster from an older car or buy a new one ?

 

[BBishere2]

I'll spend less than $400 and your quote is almost $700 not counting the master cylinder and proportioning valve. That's a 43% difference plus the cost of the MC and valve, which is a pretty substantial savings in my book.

Master cylinder and proportioning valve is included in the price of the kit, as well as everything else you need.

 

[Centerline]

Master cylinder and proportioning valve is included in the price of the kit, as well as everything else you need.

Not according to the link you provided. Note: No master cylinder or proportioning valve included.

Specifications:
Position: Front
Master Cylinder Included: No
Brake Booster Included: No
Brake Lines Included: No
Front Caliper Finish: Natural
Front Caliper Included: Yes
Front Caliper Material: Cast iron
Front Caliper Piston Quantity: Four
Front Rotor Construction: Vented
Front Rotor Diameter: 11.25 in./285.8mm
Front Rotor Included: Yes
Front Rotor Style: Solid surface
Front Rotor Thickness (in.): 0.813
Front Spindles Included No
Minimum Recommended Wheel Diameter (in.): 14
Parking Brake Provision: No
Quantity: Sold as a kit
Rear Caliper Included: No
Rear Rotor Included: No
Manufacturer's Part Number: W156

 

[Bull1tt]

What about F/M/J body spindles? I just pulled a disk brake setup off a Mirada yesterday. Wanted to use on a 65 b-body...

 

[BBishere2]

Not according to the link you provided. Note: No master cylinder or proportioning valve included.

Specifications:
Position: Front
Master Cylinder Included: No
Brake Booster Included: No
Brake Lines Included: No
Front Caliper Finish: Natural
Front Caliper Included: Yes
Front Caliper Material: Cast iron
Front Caliper Piston Quantity: Four
Front Rotor Construction: Vented
Front Rotor Diameter: 11.25 in./285.8mm
Front Rotor Included: Yes
Front Rotor Style: Solid surface
Front Rotor Thickness (in.): 0.813
Front Spindles Included No
Minimum Recommended Wheel Diameter (in.): 14
Parking Brake Provision: No
Quantity: Sold as a kit
Rear Caliper Included: No
Rear Rotor Included: No
Manufacturer's Part Number: W156

Not according to the link you provided. Note: No master cylinder or proportioning valve included.

Specifications:
Position: Front
Master Cylinder Included: No
Brake Booster Included: No
Brake Lines Included: No
Front Caliper Finish: Natural
Front Caliper Included: Yes
Front Caliper Material: Cast iron
Front Caliper Piston Quantity: Four
Front Rotor Construction: Vented
Front Rotor Diameter: 11.25 in./285.8mm
Front Rotor Included: Yes
Front Rotor Style: Solid surface
Front Rotor Thickness (in.): 0.813
Front Spindles Included No
Minimum Recommended Wheel Diameter (in.): 14
Parking Brake Provision: No
Quantity: Sold as a kit
Rear Caliper Included: No
Rear Rotor Included: No
Manufacturer's Part Number: W156

I did not provide a link - the part number for the kit I used is A156 and yes it does include the master cylinder and proportioning valve. No it does not include a booster as it is a manual disc brake kit, which is what I wanted. The power brake kit is A156-1 and it does include the booster, master cylinder and proportioning valve. It is quite a bit more expensive as well running about $800. The manual kit being $685, which I didn't think was bad at all, considering it is a complete kit. Yes, if you want to scavenge for parts and then wait for them to all come in you might save a few bucks. To me it's worth the few dollars more to make one call and get it all together, knowing it'll all work and it comes in at once with no shipping cost or delay. To each his own.

 

[Centerline]

I did not provide a link - the part number for the kit I used is A156 and yes it does include the master cylinder and proportioning valve. No it does not include a booster as it is a manual disc brake kit, which is what I wanted. The power brake kit is A156-1 and it does include the booster, master cylinder and proportioning valve. It is quite a bit more expensive as well running about $800. The manual kit being $685, which I didn't think was bad at all, considering it is a complete kit. Yes, if you want to scavenge for parts and then wait for them to all come in you might save a few bucks. To me it's worth the few dollars more to make one call and get it all together, knowing it'll all work and it comes in at once with no shipping cost or delay. To each his own.

My apologies.. you did not post that link... my bad.

For someone who wants one stop shopping that kit is probably a good deal, however i have always found that saving money is worth a little inconvenience, but you're right.. to each his own.

 

[Rick Carson]

Mirada stuff will work, and is good if your car has been beat on at all,the spindles are longer and tend to give you better camber on older cars