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Manual Disc/Drum Brakes
At some point I’ll upgrade my front brakes to disc (Scarebird), but I don’t want a booster. I’ve seen other 60s GM and Mopars with manual disc/drum setups. Not exactly sure if a ‘67 dual manual brake master cylinder is a good match for this setup. Could be the same as power just a different leverage point.
Did Pontiac ever offer manual disc/drum on the 67-8 B cars? I’ve never seen one but maybe it’s really rare. |
My service manual states that '67 Pontiacs and Tempests had manual drum systems with a 1" bore master cylinder standard.
George |
Many years ago I upgraded my '64 GTO brakes. I also hated the power booster. I switched to 80's B-body 12" discs and tall spindles. Changed the upper arms to tubular to match. I went with a manual master cylinder: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/WIL-260-8555P I love this setup!
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I used a 1974-80 GMC C15 manual for my 71 Lemans. The hydraulics are identical.
cost is $50 for a new master and pushrods. https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...t=1836&jsn=915 |
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I am retired.
YOu will need to go to the site, scarebird.com, and ask the new guys. they sell the kits now. |
Nice to be retired. I was at the site and I thought the previous parts package to convert a ‘65 P8 used GM truck calipers and rotors. Now they’re using Mopar stuff?
Step one is to upgrade to a dual master that looks similar to early GM duals. No booster. I’d do a direct plug into the rear port with a coupler, plug the rear port on the distribution block and leave in place vs trying to fit a ‘67 block on the frame Second step is to upgrade to front disc. The current Scarebird kit looks fine, o know there’s other options but tracking down old used parts isn’t the way to go. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Ames still sells the older design but you need 15's... The 74-80 truck master is the best option here. Note the rear rez feeds the front circuit! |
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