61 Electra Brakes?

Discussion in 'The whoa and the sway.' started by Coldfoot77, Nov 20, 2017.

  1. Coldfoot77

    Coldfoot77 Member

    Hey guys,

    I'm trying to gather info for an upcoming 1961 Electra convertible project. I've been looking into disc brake conversions. I've looked into Scarebird and Wilwood. Any other kits i should know about? I know Performance On Line has a pretty comprehensive kit for the Riviera. From what i can tell the 63-65 Riv's use the same brake components as my 61. Can anybody confirm or deny that?

    I'm going to put a modern master cylinder on it, but will that bolt to my existing power booster or do i need to upgrade that as well? The one that is there functions fine so i'd rather not replace parts i don't have to.

    Has anybody else done a similar conversion that worked well for them? My car is stone stock right now.

    Sorry for the wall of questions. I'm trying to find out all the info before i fire up the credit card....

    THANKS!
     
  2. Brent

    Brent Founders Club Member

    If you do this conversion would you want to sell the complete aluminum drum set up from the front? Backing plates and drums. I have an old hot rod I am building that would look wicked with early Buick drums.
    Thanks
    Brent
     
  3. cobravii

    cobravii Well-Known Member

    I installed a dual master cylinder and scarebird disc brake conversion on my '64 electra and it all fit nice and works well. I kept all the pieces I took off in case I ever want to put it back. There is no cutting or irreversible mods.
     
  4. Coldfoot77

    Coldfoot77 Member

    So after a bunch of research i think i'm going with the Performance On Line kit for a 63 Riviera. From the info I've been able to find all the front end parts of fullsize Buicks are the same from 61-65.
    This is the kit I think I'm going with... https://www.performanceonline.com/1963-65-Buick-Riviera-Front-Disc-Brake-Conversion-Kit/ . I priced it all out and it's actually cheaper than the Scarebird brackets and buying all the parts on Rockauto. I'll probably get the master cylinder/prop valve combo from them too, it's $150.
    I would be interested in selling the backing plates and drums. Fair warning though, it won't be until April/early May. Send me a message and we can talk about it more!
     

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