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Old 02-12-2013, 07:13 AM   #1
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Default 66 chevelle front disc brakes

i am looking to add front disc brakes to my 66 chevelle i have heard that 87-92 s-10 brakes will work any one have any experience with adding this brake set up or any best way to add front disc brakes to the 66 chevelle

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Old 02-12-2013, 02:42 PM   #2
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Hi,

I do'nt imagine any of us have done it. Perhaps the best way would be to go to a boneyard and pull the parts you need, see how it mounts.

To be completely honest, even as a brake guy, I'm not sure how FWD drums are set up.
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Look around for a local mechanic. OR.... here's what I found:

66 Chevelle Disc Brake Conversion - Chevelle Tech
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