Thread: 55 disc brake conversion

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Does anyone know is there a vehicle that I can go into a parts store and tell them I need the complete disc brake assembly for that will bolt on without problems to a 55 chevy belaire. I heard like a 72 chevelle 11" rotors will work but i want a complete power brake conversion kit that won't cost me $1000.00 that if possible will bolt up without to much problem.

borrowed this from another site.......joe



You can make your own kit by buying the caliper brackets from one of the tri-5 vendors and then buying the other componets locally. Below is a list of parts that were part of a thread couple of years ago here:

Rotors and Bearings

68 – 72 Chevelle, LeMans, Olds 442, Skylark or GTO
70 – 72 Monte Carlo
Bearings- NAPA # 46409

Front Calipers and Pads

79 – 86 Monte Carlo, Grand Prix, El Camino, Cutlass, Malibu, Regal, Seville
Brake Hoses- NAPA 36845
Brake Hoses- NAPA # 36845


Bought at Autozone in March 2001:

Rotors 5514 502 $59.99ea.
Calipers 208785 C161 $ 9.99ea. ($10.00 core charge)
Bearings (Set- 2) 693028 $ 5.99/set (2 sets required)
Bearings (Set- 6) 693101 $ 6.29/set (2 sets required)
I seem to remember reading a tech article at this website http://www.classicperform.com/index.htm
Hope this helps you out and good luck with your conversion.