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Old 12-27-2006, 12:34 AM   #1
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Big Brakes on '69 Chevy?

I am looking to put some big Wilwood or Baer brakes on the front of my project '69 Chevy SWB. I have tryed to find some kits for it but nobody seems to have anything that will work. Has anybody done this? Any suggestions?
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Old 12-27-2006, 01:11 AM   #2
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Re: Big Brakes on '69 Chevy?

Baer makes a kit for the front with a 13.15" rotor. http://www.ajusa.com/cgi-bin/baer/pr...7721199616b5e8
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Old 12-27-2006, 10:14 AM   #3
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Re: Big Brakes on '69 Chevy?

I never understood why those systems are so expensive. I would love to know how much they cost to manufacture. I bet the markup is HUGE.

For anybody that has already researched this, what is the least expensive "bigger" brake kit that you have found? I know there are a few brands out there that your not paying for the name "baer." Don't get me wrong, I'm sure Baer is top-quality stuff, but maybe a little overpriced?? What do you guys think?
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Old 12-27-2006, 10:50 AM   #4
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Re: Big Brakes on '69 Chevy?

I'm with jlaird, I don't understand the inflated prices.
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Old 12-28-2006, 01:07 AM   #5
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Re: Big Brakes on '69 Chevy?

I am with you guys. I wouldnt think it would cost that much more to manufacture the bigger brake stuff than it does the smaller stuff. I would like to find a cheaper way to do it.
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Old 12-28-2006, 09:37 AM   #6
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Re: Big Brakes on '69 Chevy?

The calipers used in those kits are just a standard PBR dual piston used on Camaros, Mustangs and Corvettes = Easy to find. The problem is finding a 5x5 big rotor. If you could score some 13" blanks and have them drilled, you would be halfway there. I've put some thought into this and think this would be a decent DIY brake setup:

1) Drill rotors for bolt pattern.
2) Machine down your current rotor/bearing assembly to act as a mounting hub for the new rotor.
3) Fab a bracket to mount the caliper to the spindle.
4) Enjoy!

This is how the '64-73 Mustang guys adapt the late model Cobra stuff. Cobra brakes are twin-pot PBR calipers and 13" Baer rotors. This is also a cheap way to get rotors, as a lot of the late model Cobra guys upgrade to cross-drilled/slotted and basically give away their stockers. You will need at least a 17" wheel.

Give it a shot. I've got one too many irons on the fire as it is...

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Old 12-28-2006, 09:46 AM   #7
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Re: Big Brakes on '69 Chevy?

I don;t have a quick diy for the front but I do for the rear! Take a 99-03 S-10 Blazer mounting bracket, aluminum caliper, a set of mid 90's Impala five on five rotors and you are ready to go. The brackets have to be spaces 3/4 inch of the axle flange. Spacers such as washers work fine. It gives you 12 inch rear dsic brakes with aluminum calipers for around 100 bucks from a junkyard. The kit works on both 10 and 12 bolt gm rears
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Re: Big Brakes on '69 Chevy?

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I don;t have a quick diy for the front but I do for the rear! Take a 99-03 S-10 Blazer mounting bracket, aluminum caliper, a set of mid 90's Impala five on five rotors and you are ready to go. The brackets have to be spaces 3/4 inch of the axle flange. Spacers such as washers work fine. It gives you 12 inch rear dsic brakes with aluminum calipers for around 100 bucks from a junkyard. The kit works on both 10 and 12 bolt gm rears
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Washers?
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