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Projects 1957 Chieftain Brake conversion

Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by Ponchoman 57, Dec 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM.

  1. Ponchoman 57
    Joined: Oct 27, 2025
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    Ponchoman 57

    Hi everyone!
    I am currently looking to do a full brake and suspension upgrade on my 57 chieftain. I’m looking to change to full disc brakes all around and looking for some coil over springs for the front. I’m leaning towards staying with the kingpin in the front, but am open to something that will make it handle better. As far as a brake kit goes, the car currently has manual brakes so I’m looking for a complete overhaul. Can anyone recommend a complete kit or a place where to get one? I’ve been searching online and can seem to find one of hat comes with everything.
    Thanks again!
     
  2. SS327
    Joined: Sep 11, 2017
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    SS327

    Scarebirds has front disc brake kits. I’ve got a 57 Chieftain too. 2 door Catalina hard top.
     
  3. Ponchoman 57
    Joined: Oct 27, 2025
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    Ponchoman 57

    I looked at the website and it seemed to only come up with 1959-64. Maybe I missed something there
     
  4. 34Phil
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  5. Ponchoman 57
    Joined: Oct 27, 2025
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    Ponchoman 57

    Thanks for the links! Have you ever dealt with either of these companies? On the first link it says no power booster needed for power breakers and no master cylinder, I’m sure I’d need at least a new master. Does anyone know of one for a disc brake update?
    Thanks
     
  6. 34Phil
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    Last edited: Dec 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM

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