<VV> Disk Brake for LM

Danny Davis dannydavis at clearwire.net
Thu Nov 21 13:28:18 EST 2013


Just to keep the facts straight - the Corvair drum brakes are sourced from
the same bin as the *Chevelle* , not the standard full size Chevrolet

Because of the rear engine and the increased surface area the Late Model
Corvair brakes were exceptional.  If completely up to specifications, they
will haul you down nicely - remember that the Yenko Stingers won the
Championship using the stock drum brakes with the addition of metallic
linings and vents in the backing plate.  They also had the Cadillac dual
circuit master cylinder - a worthwhile upgrade for any LM Corvair...

Dan


On Thu, Nov 21, 2013 at 9:51 AM, J. R. Read <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> You are confusing me.  You have to have a stock muffler, but not stock
> brakes?
>
> Are you going to race this car?  If not, the LM brakes are perfectly fine
> since they are the same ones as used on the full size Chevys of the era.
>
> Later, JR
>
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> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 4:52 PM
> Subject: <VV> Disk Brake for LM
>
>
> > Hi folks,
> >
> > what would you suggest to buy if you want to do a front disk brake
> > conversion on a LM Coupe?
> > I am not sure what to buy because there are so many thoughts and offers
> > out there.
> > Price range is between 545 and 1,150 USD - I am a little bit confused and
> > would be happy to here what you think about it or what you can recommend.
> >
> > Thanks for your help, I hope to get better to give you everything back in
> > future what you gave me - at least... since I do promote the Corvair in
> > Germany we went up from 20 to around 30 owners in Germany - and remember
> -
> > stop by if you visit the Old World - I am close to Munich and that is
> > worth visiting :-)
> >
> > Ulli the Ba-Vair-ian
> >
> >
> >
> >
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Danny Davis
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