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1950 Chevy disk brakes ?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by v8minor, Jun 15, 2004.

  1. v8minor
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    At last I sold my minor and I have some cash to spend on my 50 chevy . I am going with dropped spinnels and discs . I am trying to work out all the stuff I need to do this , what about the rear brakes ,master cyl ,pipes . any help would be great.I hope to buy the stuff in canada when on holiday in august,would anyone know of a supplier in Ontario
     

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  2. Slide
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    I know Fatman manufactures and/or sells a bunch of that stuff. I bet he's got some dealers or distributors up that way.

    Cool Chevy, by the way. I like that grill opening.
     
  3. Rocket Scientist Chris
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    I remember what your Chevrolet looked like when you started and what you’ve done so far is absolutely astounding! [​IMG]
     
  4. SimonSez
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  5. Chopped50Ford
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    [ QUOTE ]
    I remember what your Chevrolet looked like when you started and what you’ve done so far is absolutely astounding!

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    It dont take a rocket scientist to figure that out....j/k [​IMG] I couldnt resist.

    The car does look good...
     
  6. v8minor
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    Thanks guys I am realy lookin to get the stuff in canada, and ship it home from there , tryin to save on duty..
     
  7. v8minor
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    Is anyone running disc ? what about the rear brakes will the standard rear brakes hold up.What about the master cyl what are the chevy guys running ... Help I need info.
     
  8. Tudor
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    the rear drums should be fine - get a corvette manual dual master cylinder and a kit for the big chevy chevy brakes for you new spindles and you'll be stopping like a champ

    look for MPBrakes website they have great how to info and kits

     
  9. Slide
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    I am running a master cylinder from a 72 Mustang (uses the same bolt pattern as the Corvette unit Tudor mentioned.) ECI sells a bracket to mount the Mustang or Vette master in the same location as the Stock Chevy. http://www.ecihotrodbrakes.com/master_cylinder_adapter_kits.html

    Kinda pricey, tho. (I fab'ed my own bracket.)

    I also used ECI's caliper brackets, but I am running a Mustang II front end. They have brackets for both the OEM Chevy front, or the MII.

    Rear brakes are just the drums that were on the Nova rear when I got it.Just put new shoes on and rebuilt wheel cylinders.

    I can slide all 4 tires any time I want.
     
  10. raaf
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    always dig updates on this car, that thing is really coming along.
     
  11. v8minor
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    Thanks just what I am looking for .I am getting there its been a long time, I just hope it will turn out the way I hope .The HAMB has keep me going. This is what I started with!!!
     

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