Hot Rods Help ID these spindles for a disc brake conversion....

I searched in the archives and couldn't find an answer.......

So I got this thing with a tube axle and I want to put discs on it. I was told they are '49-54 Chevy spindles but from what I've seen, the bolt pattern to the backing plate is different.
I have seen the Speedway kit and they say the spindles must be machined to work with their kit.
I don't have a problem with that if I have to but is there another way?

The passenger spindle seems to have had a flange machined off of it on the top.
I need discs that will work with the tube axle.
So are these '49-'54 car spindles? Truck spindles? Something else?
Is there a disc conversion that will work with these?


Thanks,

Matt

 

I think your brake hoses should come out the backside of your spindle

 

There ya go.

 

Thanks, that means it is a '49-'54 car spindle.

Now, what about a disc conversion. I know the 'Vetts used the same spindles until about '62, but will they work with that axle? Some kits use stock axles and some do not. I would like to find a kit that does not require the spindles to be machined.

As for the brake hoses, that is the way I got it and I'm not going to use them anyways.
I'm going to pull it all apart and paint/powder coat it all.


Matt

 

This one says "no machining required". http://www.ecihotrodbrakes.com/early_chevy_discbrake_conversions.html

 

Thanks, but that looks like it is for a stock front end.
I need one for a straight axle.

Still looking.


Matt

 

Huh???? Whether the spindle is still on a stock Chev front end or a straight axle won't matter; the kit fits the spindle....

 

Yep, you would think so.
But it has to do with the axle or A-arm, steering arm type and clearance needed to turn.
Here are the different Speedway brakes.

This one is for tube axles and modified spindles.
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Front...to-1949-54-Chevy-Spindle-5-on-4-3-4,2013.html

The ECI ones are for stock front ends.
http://www.ecihotrodbrakes.com/early_chevy_discbrake_conversions.html

I just don't want to buy new spindles if I don't need to.
I just know how much info the HAMB has out there and someone knows if it is possible.

Matt

 

ECI disc brake kits are the ones to use. they will work in your application.

 

as a plus, you can call ECI, and speak to the owner ,Ralph, he will give you all the CORRECT info that you need.

 

Nick is 100 % correct. Ralph will hook you up.

 

But you can call Speedway and talk to a kid reading off an information card and probably has never even driven a rod, let alone built one.

 

Thanks for the ECI suggestion.
I called and talked to them, Ralph wasn't there, but they hooked me up.

I'll let you know how it is when it gets here.
Thanks everyone.

Matt