How about this? http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/201...-Intermediate-GM-to-Early-Chevy-Spindles.html and this one is even a direct bolt-in: Product ID: DK704B 1949-1954 Chevy Disc Kit http://www.braketechsolutions.com/BTSV101/products.php?cat=22&pg=2
I ended up using the kit from E.C.I. engineered components inc. @ $125 includes caliper brackets, bearing adapter and hardware you supply rotors, calipers, bearings, hoses etc. Works great no machining is needed to the spindles
I used the ECI set up also on my 49 Chevy. I'm real pleased with the results. Stops nice with minimal pedal effort even without power brakes. PM me if you need more info.
Thanks for the tip and link (saved to my favorites). I was thinking the same thing for my 49 chevy coupe. Now I just gotta wait a few paychecks before the wife kills me!
I opted for the MP kit due to it came with everything new, not rebuilt. (last I checked the ECI kit used rebuilt calipers). So far it works great.
I used a ch***is engineering kit, works pretty good so far. Decent price too, I think it was in the neighborhood of $300 complete calipers rotors everything
ECI basic kit, lifetime warranty o'reilly parts for the rest. one thing to remember, 53-54 have a 7/8 bore master, not enough oomph for discs. I fabbed up a bracket and mounted a 1" master to the factory piece, retaining the pedals, and cut a new hole in the floor.
I used the ECI kit, bought everything from them including the dual resevoir master cyl and their mounting bracket-works great.
Does anyone know if a 14" wheel will fit over the eci kit? And what bearings and seals are they using with their kit?