Im putting disk brakes on my 66 Riviera. Now have questions.

Discussion in 'The whoa and the sway.' started by r0ckstarr, Oct 8, 2004.

  1. r0ckstarr

    r0ckstarr Well-Known Member

    Im putting disk brakes on the front of my 66 Riviera. I am using front calipers from a 66-70 Chevelle. My questions are: Will my master cylinder be able to handle this task, or will it run dry when i hit the breaks because of the size difference between the calipers and wheel cyls. What can I do, or do I need to proportion out the breaking to where its not all equal from front to rear. I fabbed up some brackets to mount calipers on my spindles. Also, are there any larger master cylinders, or anything else that I can use that would help? Any info would greatly GREATLY be appreciated. Once I get it all together, ill post pics of everything.
    Thanks
    Starr
     
  2. 70 gsconvt

    70 gsconvt Silver Level contributor

    I believe that you will have to get another master cyliner. They are not that expensive. I just got a new one for my 1970 GS with front discs and it was $29! Now that was with a "firefighter" discount at a local parts store in town. But I believe it was less than $50 for the rest of the world.
     
  3. r0ckstarr

    r0ckstarr Well-Known Member

    Do you, or anyone know which ones are interchangable with the 66 Riviera's? Ill replace the power booster if I have to as well... thx
     
  4. 70 gsconvt

    70 gsconvt Silver Level contributor

    Sorry, can't help you there.
     
  5. r0ckstarr

    r0ckstarr Well-Known Member

    Thanks. I hope someone can..
     

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