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Technical 65 chevelle front brake question

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Lloyd's paint & glass, Mar 15, 2023.

  1. Lloyd's paint & glass
    Joined: Nov 16, 2019
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    Lloyd's paint & glass
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    Apparently all GM A body suspension parts are interchangeable from 64-72. I'm putting a 65 chevelle together for a customer, he brought me the front suspension and disc brakes from a later chevelle. He didn't bring spindles. The rotor fits the drum spindle correctly, but I'm struggling with the caliper bracket. Where can I find an exploded view of an A body front disc brake ***embly to see if I'm missing something? I've searched Google until my head hurts. Any help is appreciated
     
  2. Bob Lowry
    Joined: Jan 19, 2020
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    Bob Lowry

    Does this help at all?

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  4. saltflats
    Joined: Aug 14, 2007
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    saltflats
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    from Missouri

    I use 72 Monte Carlo disc on the front of my 65.
     
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  5. lostone
    Joined: Oct 13, 2013
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    lostone
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    from kansas

    Yeah, 69-72 monte Carlo/ grand prix spindle ***embly (rotor,bracket,steering arm) is a direct bolt on, same ball joints.

    Newer chevelle/lemans use bigger ball joints so no compatibility with atleast 69 down....

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  6. As Anthony Myrick said, the drum brake spindle has to be modified. The casting where the top caliper mounting bracket bolt goes is too thick. Take the spindles to a machine shop or better yet, get a pair of disc brake spindles. Besides GM G body cars, first gen Camaros with disc brakes and 68-74 Nova fit also.
     
  7. Lloyd's paint & glass
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    Thanks guys, I called him and told him it's the spindle, he ordered disc brake spindles
     
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  8. Johnny Gee
    Joined: Dec 3, 2009
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    Johnny Gee
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    from Downey, Ca

    I’ve cut the boss back at home with common tools that I know Lloyd has. Learning to cut straight and trim square is required.
     
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