<VV> Vendors disk brake kits

[John Sconiers]

Did either kit change your bolt pattern?  When you need replacement 
parts do you just go to the parts store and ask for s10 replacement 
parts?  Have you tried using larger than stock wheels like 17x7, 17x8 or 
18x7?

Rick & Janet Norris wrote:

> I first installed a front disc brake kit from Clarks on my 66 V8 Vair. 
> I encountered a problem with the caliper hitting the lower edges of 
> the upper A arm when the wheel was turned far left or right. The car 
> is lowered. I changed to a Bob Coffin kit. It uses a smaller caliper 
> body ( but still with the same size piston as Clarks which is a larger 
> caliper from an S-10 truck) and is clocked more toward the front 
> giving more clearance between the A arm and caliper. I also opted for 
> the aluminum bracket. Steel was available. Both kits required the 
> wheel hub outside diameter to be reduced , easily done on a brake 
> lathe to fit inside the disc hat area and a spacer which requires 
> longer wheel lug studs. Some time later (several years) I did receive 
> a notice from Clarks warning about the possible problem and a 
> solution. In my opinion the fix would work but it was not something 
> the average guy would be equipped to do as it required cutting and 
> welding on the A arm.
> As with any disc/drum set up you really need a proportioning valve in 
> the system as the hydraulic pressure to squeeze the disc is a lot more 
> than the pressure to activate the drum. I also use a 7" power booster 
> which is highly recommended. My disc/front drums/rear brake system 
> works very well. I have tested them at several track events with no 
> problems. Pictures at
> http://www.corvaircorsa.com/norris12.html#1
> Rick Norris
>
>
>
>
>> ????????????????????  Those don't seem to be the questions he asked? Bob
>> sells a kit "that works" with what? Specifically Crown steering arms? We
>> need a more complete description of Bob's kit - and how it differs from
>> the "vendor" kits. Lon
>>
>> www.corvairunderground.com
>>
>> AKG wrote:
>>
>>> Doesn't fit well if the car is lowered and will interfere with the 
>>> crown
>>> style quick steering arms.  Bob Coffin sells a different kit that 
>>> works..
>>>
>>> The Artful Dodger
>>>
>>>>
>>>> I will be purchasing a front disk brake kit (along with dual master 
>>>> cyl) from
>>>> a corvair vendor and wanted to know if any one had any pointers or
>>>> information.  specifically, did it change your bolt pattern, how 
>>>> hard to find
>>>> replacement pads / rotors, installation problems, etc.
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