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zorns



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 8:46 am    Post subject: 1967 firebird disc brakes Reply with quote

Can anyone tell me if a disc brake set up from a 74 nova will fit my 67 firebird?I'm mainly concerned about the spindle and steering arms.
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Roger

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 2:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Stock Disc Spindles: GM was good at making things interchangeable, and the front spindles were no exception. There are several cars you can look for when searching for these spindles, and they are a direct swap. You can find them on 67-72 GM A-bodies (Chevelle, Monte Carlo, El Camino, Skylark, GS, LeMans, GTO, Cutlass, 442). They were also used on GM’s 67-69 F-body (Camaro, Firebird) and ‘68-74 X-body (Nova, Omega, Ventura, Apollo). 1967 was the first year for the factory disc brakes, and along with the ‘68s, they used the very rare four-piston calipers. These are very expensive to rebuild, and are worth much more to someone looking for “correct” 67-68 discs than to anyone just looking to stop well. For this reason, it is recommended to use the ‘69 and later single-piston calipers. The 11” discs are sufficient for stopping for ordinary type driving, but they will get hot and fade quickly if you do any road-course racing.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 8:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Another great source for information and parts is Scarebird mechanical.

http://www.scarebird.com

They make parts to adapt inexpensive disc brake components to a variety of collectible cars, plus the guy that runs the place is a total Pontiac freak.


Tell 'em Stu Norman sent you, he'll probably double his prices.
(just kidding)
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 6:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm interested indoing the same conversion and would like some help from anyone that has used an aftermarket system. It seems that the major hurdle is wanting to keep my 14" steel wheels. I'd appreciate any comment or suggestions. Thanks
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 9:03 pm    Post subject: Disc Brake Conversion Reply with quote

Check out this article in our On-Line Magazine, it may help.

http://www.pontiacregistry.com/members/online_magazine.php?view=1&article=84
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 6:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I used 74 nova spindles to convert my 67.
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