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Drivetrain => Differentials, Axles & Brakes => Topic started by: Aussie Skylark on October 07, 2020, 05:18:10 PM

Title: 4 wheel disc brake conversion
Post by: Aussie Skylark on October 07, 2020, 05:18:10 PM

Hi Mid 6-'s Buick Lovers
I'm in the process of replacing my original drum brakes with 4 wheel disc brakes. I have quotes from SSBC and Summit, freight is a bit of a killer getting parts half way around the world.
The Summit quotation was considerably cheaper. Reading the reviews for Summit gear most buyers seemed happy however there were a few niggling complaints about fluid lines too short, rear axels require machining ect. I was wondering if any one could provide advice as to which company provides the best fit for the 65 Skylark?
Regads
Marcus

Title: Re: 4 wheel disc brake conversion
Post by: Rollaround on October 07, 2020, 06:18:30 PM

Marcus,
  I used Right Stuff Detailing. The set was complete and bolted in nicely. The kit I used incorporated Escalade rear calipers, they work well with the Buick emergency brake cable setup. I used a 15" rim and had no conflict.

 https://www.getdiscbrakes.com/ (https://www.getdiscbrakes.com/)

Title: Re: 4 wheel disc brake conversion
Post by: bbbbuick on October 07, 2020, 06:21:09 PM

Hi Marcus,

I did the SBCC set on the front only, including the dual res master cyl. The lines fit nicely. The factory hd drums on the rear were sufficient for my needs. The caveat here is that you're forced into pretty small discs if you stick with factory 14" wheels, 9" rotors I think. I found a set of 15" rallys from a later model skylark and those fit the 11" rotor. The backspacing is slightly different but no issue with suspension travel or steering.

Elvin

Title: Re: 4 wheel disc brake conversion
Post by: Rollaround on October 07, 2020, 06:24:34 PM

Two more pixs, note the e-brake cable.

Title: Re: 4 wheel disc brake conversion
Post by: GS66 on October 07, 2020, 08:30:09 PM

Kevin, I think I rode in that car Monday, it breaks and handles great! Marcus, I see SSBC brakes on a lot of cars on the Hot Rod Power Tour and the owners like them. When it comes to brakes I would stick to the specialized name brands like Elvin and Kevin did.

Title: Re: 4 wheel disc brake conversion
Post by: Rollaround on October 07, 2020, 11:59:07 PM

Jim, I think the new owner is happy too.

Title: Re: 4 wheel disc brake conversion
Post by: Aussie Skylark on October 08, 2020, 01:02:09 AM

Thanks for the advice Fellas,

At the end of the day, minor modifications if required are fairly easy while its just a frame and easy to access.

If you cannot tell by my questions I feel quite out of my league working on a car that's not native to my country.

All comments, photos ( those photos are awesome) and advice greatly appreciated.

Kind Regards
Marcus

Title: Re: 4 wheel disc brake conversion
Post by: dsags on October 08, 2020, 06:22:27 AM

Quote from: Rollaround on October 07, 2020, 11:59:07 PM

Jim, I think the new owner is happy too.

You are correct.   :drunken_smilie: