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  1. Steering, Suspension, and Chassis
    Hi All, I am looking to convert my Deuce to front manual brakes. I have read about some kits being zero offset, some not. Does anyone have the part number for the manual zero offset disk brake kit master cylinder? I currently have the Right Stuff “AFXSD14N” kit in my cart on the RPUI website...
  2. Drivetrain & Performance
    I have a 1970 Nova. Already had disk brakes front and rear with booster. I decided to go manual with wilwood setup all around. 6 piston in front 4 in rear. After swapping masters from (recommended 1”) to 5/16 and now to 7/8. Pedal ratios 6:1. Pedal a little soft to my liking but the higher...
  3. 1st & 2nd Generation Chevy II/Nova's
    Has anyone had any experience the following drum to disk brake conversion kits? SSBC-USA Drum to Disc Brake Conversion Kits A123-4 SSBC-USA Drum to Disc Brake Conversion Kits A125-1BK
  4. 1st & 2nd Generation Chevy II/Nova's
    where can i get a 4 wheel disk brake conversion, for my 62 drum brake car that doesnt push the front wheels outward? i dont want to run larger than 15" wheels. i have a stock front clip with CPP mini subframe kit, POL coilovers not installed yet but getting it all together. everything i find...
  5. Steering, Suspension, and Chassis
    Anybody have a diagram for the rear drum brake lines? I have a 72 Pontiac Ventura that has one line from the front to back, a tee at the rear axle that splits to the two rear drum brakes. The line to my passenger side is rusted out and need to make sure I get the right replacement.
  6. Steering, Suspension, and Chassis
    Question, I’ve got a 69 Nova, street/strip setup, low vacuum, so I’m gonna get rid of my brake booster. The booster has a bracket that is attached between it and the firewall. I can’t seem to find good pics, but for manual brakes, does the MC bolt directly to the firewall or is there a different...
  7. Steering, Suspension, and Chassis
    Hey guys I need help. I was taking my nova (73 custom with a 350 4 barrel) before a show, and as I was going down by fairly steep driveway, I lost brakes. Pedal to the floor, not slowing down at all, but it did return. I threw it in park to stop it, and after pumping the pedal I got some brakes...
  8. Steering, Suspension, and Chassis
    I'm in the process of replacing my 72 Pontiac Ventura front suspension while I have the engine out. The car has front drum brakes and 13" front wheels. I was planning on picking up one of the Summit complete conversion kits for ~$750 but it doesn't fit my wheels. That got me thinking I may...
  9. Drivetrain & Performance
    66 Chevy II with a new Heidts front end with Wilwood disk brakes, and a new ford 9” with drums in the rear. I put a new MC and prop valve along with a line lock, everything is plumbed correctly but when I go to bleed the right rear drum, I pull a little fluid and a bunch of air, and the air is...
  10. Drivetrain & Performance
    Hey everyone, My Nova has drum brakes I was wondering if anyone would know if the front brakes from a 1968 Pontiac GTO would fit onto my 1968 Nova 500. My uncle with the GTO is upgrading his brakes and is getting rid of his old hardware. I was curious if anyone know if his old disc brakes...
  11. Steering, Suspension, and Chassis
    I am running manual disc / drum brakes in my 1970 Nova. I have corresponded with Wilwood and here is what they have suggested… “A 6:1 is a pretty standard leverage for manual brakes. With a 6:1 pedal ratio and the140-11291 calipers, we would recommend a 1.00” bore for manual brakes. A master...
  12. Steering, Suspension, and Chassis
    Hey guys bought a project in a box. Many parts some in triples , but because I never took apart it’s been a rough go navigating , my car has heights front clip with disc brakes , I recently bought kit to add disc to back also, bought new porposining valve and booster, I never remover brake lines...
  13. Steering, Suspension, and Chassis
    I recently put an entire new brake system on my 68, ran new lines front and rear. No matter how many times i bleed the brakes the pedal is still extremely spongy. If i pump the brakes several times itll stiffen up but once I let off I lose it again. It doesn't fade off if I'm holding it. Brand...
  14. Steering, Suspension, and Chassis
    Hello, I am upgrading to rear disc brakes on my 1978. I have been looking at F-body brakes (even though they vary through the years, it sounds like 1988-2002 will work), as a lot of people have adapted these to 10 bolts on a variety of GM cars. However, the F-body's of these years have the...
  15. Steering, Suspension, and Chassis
    Hello, I will be running 17" wheels on my '78 and for $800 I can get 2" drop spindles with C5 brakes (including braided SS hoses, hubs, bearings....everything). 17" wheels will clear these brakes. Does this seem like a good use of money? I am not aware of anything that can compete with this...
  16. Drivetrain & Performance
    73 Nova Coupe 350/TH350 Automatic. I'm troubleshooting electric issues in my car and I think my vacuum pump for my brakes is setup incorrectly. The engine has 12hg vacuum at idle due to a large cam. I have a ssbc vacuum pump connected directly to the brake booster. The pump turns on whenever...
  17. 4th Generation Nova's
    Hello, I have a '78 that will see mixed track use (road course, auto-x, drag) and I have been eye-balling this kit: https://www.performanceonline.com/1975-79-Chevy-Nova-Disc-Brake-Conversion-Kit-13-Rotors-2-Drop-Spindles/ I like this because calipers, rotors and pads are super plentiful (C5...
  18. Steering, Suspension, and Chassis
    Hello Nova community, possible stupid question... I have been reading about how people convert old gm cars to use the hydroboost units from gm trucks and vans. I was curious if this is possible with a vacuum booster? Mostly is there a modern car i could find in a junkyard to take the booster off...
  19. 1st & 2nd Generation Chevy II/Nova's
    I'm one of those keep it original even if the old technology is subpar compared to today's tech. That's said I ride around on 4 drum brakes and am going to do all 4 wheels. I'm looking for 4 drum rotors. I drive a 1963 L6 194 4 door- she's affectionately known as my 6-banger, or my granny-rod...
  20. Drivetrain & Performance
    I've been looking through other posts but don't quite find my scenario....hopefully someone can help... Its a 69 Nova. as far as I can tell this car was born with manual brakes. Someone put in power brakes (still drum all around) but never adjusted the pedal linkage at all. The car has a...
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