Front hubs/brake drums
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Re: Front hubs/brake drums
Just make sure they specify for Disc Brakes. There were 14” disc brake wheels in the 60’s for later cars, and if they are designed for disc brakes with the 4x4.5 great, but many won’t.
As i stated above, much much much better tire selection, and cheaper, in 15” wheels. Wheel Vintiques in Calif will make the 15” in 4x4.5 with whatever backspacing you want too.
As i stated above, much much much better tire selection, and cheaper, in 15” wheels. Wheel Vintiques in Calif will make the 15” in 4x4.5 with whatever backspacing you want too.
62cutlassconvert- Posts : 353
Join date : 2016-06-13
Location : Santa Cruz, CA
Re: Front hubs/brake drums
I replaced the wheels and tires in 2017 when I bought the car ,I have since put disc on the front with the 14'' 4 4.5 so I'm not going to replace all the wheels & tires again. But thank you for you input I can always use help!
gary- Posts : 50
Join date : 2020-10-13
Re: Front hubs/brake drums
OK, check with Discount Tire and see if they are a 14” wheel designed for disc brakes. Clearance for the caliper is the issue. May depend on your caliper too. If they are for a small foreign car it may use a small caliper. Most of the conversion kits you buy use an S10 caliper which are kinda medium size. Maybe they’re good, DT should know applications other than bolt pattern. Guess you made sure they aren’t a front wheel drive application?
62cutlassconvert- Posts : 353
Join date : 2016-06-13
Location : Santa Cruz, CA
Re: Front hubs/brake drums
I used Scarebird Classic Brakes and followed their kit. S10 calipers and mitsu rotors. Its in the kit, and everything fit. I'm driving the car now! When i figure out how to put picts up I will try again. When I put the new tires and wheels on the car I wasn't thinking of disc at the time.
gary- Posts : 50
Join date : 2020-10-13
Re: Front hubs/brake drums
Have fun. Just got done with a helicoil on a head bolt, not fun.
62cutlassconvert- Posts : 353
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Re: Front hubs/brake drums
ok thanks: if I run into trouble can I look you up?
gary- Posts : 50
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Re: Front hubs/brake drums
Sure, don't know how much help I’ll be but i try.
Happy New Year
Happy New Year
62cutlassconvert- Posts : 353
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