Swapping from drum to disc 66 special

Discussion in 'The whoa and the sway.' started by 455 Powered, Apr 7, 2023.

  1. 455 Powered

    455 Powered Well-Known Member

    Is there anything I should be concerned with? I’ve got front disc kit from Summit. Im using a master cylinder and proportioning valve from a 1980 Regal.
     
  2. knucklebusted

    knucklebusted Well-Known Member

    If it will all bolt up, that should be half the battle. Is the Summit kit basically a stock replacement or did you go with bigger brakes?
     
  3. wkillgs

    wkillgs Gold Level Contributor

    Power brakes on the 66? The master cylinder needs to be matched to the booster and/or the pedal as far as pushrod lengths.
    And you'll need an adapter for the 3/16" brake line to the rear, 67-up was 1/4".

    You'll have to do some custom plumbing unless you want to buy the conversion parts.
     
  4. 455 Powered

    455 Powered Well-Known Member

    I went with 11” drilled and slotted rotors
     
  5. 455 Powered

    455 Powered Well-Known Member

    Manual brakes. It had a dual reservoir of unknown origin. I will check the pushrod length. How much free travel should it have?
     

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