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My BCW TDr has Chevette brakes, disk front/drum rear. I’m thinking of converting the rear drums to disks, and was wondering how difficult this is and if there are any cars with rear disks that could be converted. Any conversion will have to use a 4 x 100mm lug bolt pattern.
Good question, Ed. As light as these cars are the drum brakes out back are quite adequate. While they might look cool the work and expense involved would exceed any additional braking benefit.
Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"The brakes have always had a long pedal throw that goes about half way down before engaging. From that point on, the brakes work fine. I’ve worked the problem, talked to lots of folks, but no luck. A friend mentioned going disks all around, and as I just put Dayton wire knock offs on, am thinking about it.
Widest selection of aftermarket disc brakes that I’m aware of is Wilwood:
http://www.wilwood.com/Index.aspx
Early FF TDr on 69 VW pan
Slowly coming back from the ashes...I can’t help but think that the rod that goes between your pedal and your master cylinder needs adjusting.
…..worked for me running discs on front drums in rear.I was thinking about having the correct master cylinder, but as Royal suggested it could be as simple as the pushrod.
Bill Ascheman
Fiberfab Ford
Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
Autocross & Hillclimb
"Drive Happy"Hardest lesson, which I’ve still not quite managed to learn: solve the problem you have, not the one you want to have.
if you need info on chevette brakes you can talk to rick drake ,he has a lot of parts and info. on these cars. 425-876-3075 or email rdchevette@gmail.com
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