[heckster63]

Anyone use this kit. Curious on how long it takes to swap out.

 

[LS CHEVY II]

Somewhat of an open questions. Depends on your talent and if you plan to clean paint or replace items. It shouldn't take you more then 5 hours to do though, if not painting and cleaning. Good kit.

I am going to do the big 4 wheel kit this fall, after I rotate back to civilization.

https://www.getdiscbrakes.com/afxsd33cz

 

[heckster63]

So I started on this swap. Brakes off and need to drill out the spindles and steering arms out to 1/2 from 3/8 I believe. Anyone done this? What type of drill bit is needed because my junk bits aren't cutting it.

 

[jaynova]

before u even setup to do the job a machine shop can do it in no time, 5 bucks when I did mine. Unless you have a drill press, a good carbide bit with lots of cutting fluid.

 

[heckster63]

No drill press, wasn't wanting to take spindles off.is it carbide drill bits or cobalt or titanium

 

[jaynova]

They are 7/16 holes, so you will most likely need a power drill with a 1/2 drill chuck. You will need a 1/2 drill bit either Cobalt or Titanium would do the job. Also try an in between size 16/32 first before you go in with the 1/2 drill bit. It is very important to have a very sharp drill bit, cutting fluid, safety glasses and start with slow RPMs no need to hurry. Not a an easy metal to cut but you can do it. Stay safe and good luck. Keep us updated. .

 

[heckster63]

Bought a new cobalt 1/2 bit slow rpm not doing much. Was thinking of taking spindles off if not a pita.do I need to do anything with the spring to get spindles off.

 

[heckster63]

Guess my next question is why did I not just use a longer 7/16 bolts to mount the caliper brackets. Anyone do that.

 

[Overkill1964nova]

Didn't use right stuff but never drilled out anything just milled the upper boss on the spindle and got the right thread bolt to replace with longer ones

 

[heckster63]

Here's my dilema. As you can see in the picture of the caliper mounting plate the two thru bolt hole are where the spindle and steering arm bolt. The plate holes are for 2/2 inch bolt and the arms and spindle holes are 7/16. Why they didn't make the plate 7/16 and if needed drill it to 1/2 for those arms and spindle I'll never know.? I got one side drilled out, 50 dollars in bits. Do you see a problem with just using 7/16 bolts on the other side with no drilling of the arms or spindles.there is a area where the back of the plate goes into the top of the spindle,the square In the picture.

 

[Overkill1964nova]

I would not worry about using the 7/16 bolt in th 1/2 hole. If you think about it it's only 1/32 play on each side of the bolt and when they are tightened down they will probably never move after hitting the brakes rolling forward once. Just my opinion but I would run it.

 

[Overkill1964nova]

I did all 2000 Camaro ls brake swap and did not run into any issues

 

[Nova Thug]

Who’s caliper mounting bracket did you use..?

 

[heckster63]

It's a right stuff kit.

 

[LS CHEVY II]

I would be calling there tech support today. If you continue to drill, make sure you are using oil or grease and slow rpms.

 

[heckster63]

I've got 1 side drilled. That's what I was thinking also to call them. At this point I have no plans on drilling the other side. If I hadn't started this side probably wouldn't have drilled either.

 

[Overkill1964nova]

I used church boys. Nice bracket cheap good quality

 

[heckster63]

Got calipers mounted up, ready to put booster in. How do knock out the two studs in the firewall.

 

[LS CHEVY II]

If I remember correctly, they are in the brake pedal bracket. Seem the think I always pulled the whole bracket off, not fond of beating near the firewall. They are knurled like wheel studs.

 

[heckster63]

Got studs out,hammer and a small pipe and wiggled the studs and some small persuasion. I've got the kit from cbr. It's right stuff kit.do I need to use the proportioning valve. I assume so but want to make sure before plumbing new lines.