1949 cadillac

Need some info on putting disc brakes and a dual chamber m/cylinder on my 49. Part numbers and who sells the brackets would help. I know scarebird sells the brackets but was wondering if anybody else does too. Thanks

 

not cheap-- http://www.jamcosuspension.com/products/sfID1/8/productID/431
or get yourself a speedwaymotors catalog,they have a bunch of different setups,brackets,and such that possibly you could make your own kit
www.speedwaymotors.com

 

I just bought the scarebird part for my 50 Caddy, plus everything else needed for the conversion "off the shelf new" from NAPA/Autozone (except the MC).

If you want, I can itemize it so you can cost compare.

 

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...t=caddy+brakes

 

This thread tell s you every thing

 

I did read that thread but I do not want to use a firewall mounted m/c. Revershalo that list would be awesome, what m/c did you use, and did you keep yours under the floor? Thanks

 

These are straight from the parts list supplied by scarebird along with the adapters, purchased new:

Scarebird adapters $165+$14 S/H = $179.00
NAPA 20996 brake line hose (x2) = $27.88
NAPA 5433 brake line hose (x2) = $54.33
NAPA 5931 brake line hose (x2) = $44.62
NAPA 242-2011 76 Eldorado calipers + core deposits = $65.36
NAPA SS728A disk brake pads = $24.19
NAPA PBR3 bearings (x2) = $8.78
NAPA PBR5 bearings (x2) = $9.98
NAPA 19784 seals (x2) = $5.98
NAPA Tub o'bearing grease = $6.98
NAPA Shipping for the hoses = $10.00
NAPA Dust cap (x2) = $4.78
Autozone 350673 1999 Chevy Silverado rotors (x2) = $139.12
Autozone metric lug nuts (x10) = $16.90

Total = $597.90

I haven't gotten the MC yet. I'm planning to use whatever the author of the tech article (posted previously) used or recommends, so figure another $100.

Of course, the rotors and calipers can be obtained more cheaply.

I'm installing the new brakes in a couple weeks. I'll post how that goes.

 

What m/c did you use floor or firewall? And thanks for the info

 

It'll be a floor MC.

 

Oh, and I'm guessing the stock wheels aren't going to go back on, so those will definitely be coming from the salvage yard...$20.

 

You will need different rims. And thanks for all the info