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bikedude3
Nov 20th, 07, 07:17 PM
hi everyone just found this site cool.i have a 68 with power drum brakes. stop pretty good but would like more.(im a truck driver).i have access to a subframe for a 70s camaro and was wondering if the disc brakes and spindles will fit my 68.thx much clayton

BlackoutSteve
Nov 20th, 07, 07:45 PM
Post 1970 Camaros have the draglink infront of the crossmember, while 67-69 Camaros have the draglink behind.
This would mean fitting the one piece 1970s spindle/steering arm assy on backwards.
Although they may fit, maintaining the correct steering and suspension geometry might be a big problem.

It would be far easier to install the correct 68 4 piston calipers.
..or a cheaper option is to use the 69 and later single piston calipers on the existing spindles you have.
If you use the 1970 & later calipers, be aware that any OE brake hoses will be the incorrect length.
The 69 calipers are actually unique in the fact that the 69 OE hoses properly reach their hose bosses. (Been there, done that!)

bikedude3
Nov 20th, 07, 07:57 PM
Post 1970 Camaros have the draglink infront of the crossmember, while 67-69 Camaros have the draglink behind.
This would mean fitting the one piece 1970s spindle/steering arm assy on backwards.
Although they may fit, maintaining the correct steering and suspension geometry might be a big problem.

It would be far easier to install the correct 68 4 piston calipers.
..or a cheaper option is to use the 69 and later single piston calipers on the existing spindles you have.
If you use the 1970 & later calipers, be aware that any OE brake hoses will be the incorrect length.
The 69 calipers are actually unique in the fact that the 69 OE hoses properly reach their hose bosses. (Been there, done that!)
ok thanks much

Everett#2390
Nov 21st, 07, 04:56 AM
I believe he may be better off in getting the single piston caliper and going to the back of the hose catalog and getting a longer hose with the same fittings, or get a right angle fitting on the frame end since the tubing is routed/terminated different between drum & disc.

I suggest this as it would cheaper buying a loaded caliper, comes with pads, than buying one rare 4-piston caliper.