changing the brake system to four wheel disc brake

Grant Snider · Mar 27, 2013

If any one has a name of a dealer that sales a good system that fits a 1960 impala two impala. I am interested in installing 2" drop spindals and four wheel disc brake system on my car. Thanks for any info that you might offer, even if I should or should not go with this plan.

Don Jacks · Mar 27, 2013

Grant,Check with our guy 158 Delivery.He's a good guy to know[most days] :hug

and knows the cars,as well as what he's doing.It would be hard to beat him,wheather power brake conversion,2 or 4 wheel conversion. :deal

1958 delivery · Mar 27, 2013

If you want the car to stop better I wouldn't waste the time or money with a rear kit. They are usually very problematic (calipers). If you're after the "look" then go for it.

Grant Snider · Mar 27, 2013

1958 delivery said:
If you want the car to stop better I wouldn't waste the time or money with a rear kit. They are usually very problematic (calipers). If you're after the "look" then go for it.

Thanks for the info!

Don Jacks said:
Grant,Check with our guy 158 Delivery.He's a good guy to know[most days]and knows the cars,as well as what he's doing.It would be hard to beat him,wheather power brake conversion,2 or 4 wheel conversion.

I think that i will enjoy this forum thanks Grant

tripower · Mar 27, 2013

The rear wheel discs are for looks only. They will not operate any better then the stock drum brakes and will cost a whole bunch more. Welcome aboard and good luck with your build.

CDNpontiac409guy · Mar 28, 2013

I have an aluminum Wilwood conversion on the rear of my race car. Primaraly for weight reduction. I had to design and have my machinist create a set of aluminum adaptor plates / brackets.
Does it work ?
Yeah, from 123+ MPH, it brings the car down nicely... but I don't like the feel of them. I have never been able to get the "springy" pedal out of it.