'65 - '70 Riviera REAR disc brakes!

Discussion in 'A boatload of fun' started by Yardley, Jun 6, 2006.

  1. Yardley

    Yardley Club Jackass

    That's Right! I spoke with Scarebird today and they claim to have a bolt-on REAR disc brake setup for our cars! They have a rear end from a '65 Riv in their shop and claim the setup works!

    I don't have the particulars yet, like which rotors and calipers it uses, but I plan on doing this swap on my Riv next winter. Deal is the same... use Scarebird brackets, source your own rotors and calipers.

    They claim that the interchange manual lists the '65 - '70 rears and similar.

    Wow. Won't that be nice! Dropping anchor in a boat like this!
     
  2. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    Very cool! I've heard only good things about their products.

    Devon
     
  3. Yardley

    Yardley Club Jackass

    I believe the wildcat and electra also used the big rear between '65 and '70, so they'd fit your car IF the shocks angle in at the top. Scarebird said if the shocks go straight up and down there could be interference.
     
  4. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    The '67 Wildcat & Electra shocks angle in quite a bit more than the '67 Riv (angled in at the top, that is). Can't speak for other years.

    Devon
     
  5. sawblade

    sawblade Buick Crazy

    Great news,although my car is a 64 it has a 65 rearend under it.Last time I talked to them(Scarebird) they where looking for a rear axle from a Riv.Guess they found one.I had even put a post on here looking for someone in there area that could loan them a rearend.Great news,Jeff.
     

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