Im just now seeing this video , for the reason that i got me 1953 Bel Air. This is one of the coolest videos I've seen. I feel confident , i can convert my 53 to disc breaks. Thanks for doing this video
I enjoy watching the whole process in fast motion. Much better than trying to show it all in real time, or even edited real time, and way better than telling the viewer, this is what I'm going to do, and then, here you go. Thanks
Damn, takes me back to the early 60's when "we" were driving post-war vehicles - king-pins and drum brakes with ball-bearing wheel bearings (not tapered bearings) at the front. With the higher-end GM cars (Cadillac, Buick, Oldsmobile, & Pontiac) "we" had knee-action shocks. I was driving a 1951 Olds Super88 - 303 cid with a single range hydramatic 4 speed - Low had a granny 1st and 2nd, where Drive was1, 2, & 3. "We" could even push-start them as they had two trans fluid pumps; the 2nd at the tail-shaft so the turning driveshaft developed enough pressure to turn the engine over almost as easy as a stick shift. Vacuum wipers that got a 'boost' off of a diaphragm in the fuel pump - OK until the fuel pump diaphragm ruptured and pumped the fuel into the intake. 6-volt electrical system that had a "vibrator" for the AM radio - twice a year replacement routine to keep the 'tunes' going. Did a full front-end overhaul at 16 yo (in1965) - rebuilt knee-action shocks (built into the upper control arms) that bolted in up thru the lower control arm and the coil spring - $20 Craftsman tool set didn't have a long enough 1/2" extension, had to take the bus to Sears to get a longer one once I got that far - LOL; new king-pins done at the machine shop, and free-up the caster / camber adjusters - a eccentric "bolt" at the upper control arm that was held by a pinch bolt - front end techs would refuse doing an alignment until you showed them that all the parts were new or rebuilt and could be adjusted with allen wrench "turned" with your finger tips. Those were the days ...
Question , on the spindles , would i have to remove the upper and lower arms , along with the spring to remove the spindles ? Or would the spindles come off without removing the arms ?
Lucky When you did this install did you have to drive that spindle sleeve on or did it just slip on ? I have the same kit for my 54 and the sleeve slid on nice and tight without having to press it on some say it had to be pressed or beat on .
Hi. I have a 1953 Chevrolet 4-door sedan 210 model. It is a right hand drive (not that it should matter). Which supplier do you recommend for a disc conversion please? Very helpful video by the way, thank you. PS. At the same time I want to fit spindles with a 2 inch drop to the stock suspension.
Wtf where are the brake shoes when you first pulled off the drum?!?!? Did you already remove them to speed the video up or were the components missing?
sask man02 when the car was lowed here after sitting for years the shoes were rusted to the drums so I needed to break them off to roll it then reinstall drums to move it.....
sask man02 @ Did you also notice when he pulled the backing plate off no brake line to disconnect. no shoes because the wheel cylinders were not hook up to the hydraulics. . This thing must have been real SCARY to drive with only rear drum brakes. This must be a mock-up only; didn't tighten the mounting bolts for caliper bracket?...
Im just now seeing this video , for the reason that i got me 1953 Bel Air. This is one of the coolest videos I've seen. I feel confident , i can convert my 53 to disc breaks. Thanks for doing this video
Glad you enjoyed it!
I enjoy watching the whole process in fast motion. Much better than trying to show it all in real time, or even edited real time, and way better than telling the viewer, this is what I'm going to do, and then, here you go. Thanks
Damn, takes me back to the early 60's when "we" were driving post-war vehicles - king-pins and drum brakes with ball-bearing wheel bearings (not tapered bearings) at the front. With the higher-end GM cars (Cadillac, Buick, Oldsmobile, & Pontiac) "we" had knee-action shocks.
I was driving a 1951 Olds Super88 - 303 cid with a single range hydramatic 4 speed - Low had a granny 1st and 2nd, where Drive was1, 2, & 3. "We" could even push-start them as they had two trans fluid pumps; the 2nd at the tail-shaft so the turning driveshaft developed enough pressure to turn the engine over almost as easy as a stick shift. Vacuum wipers that got a 'boost' off of a diaphragm in the fuel pump - OK until the fuel pump diaphragm ruptured and pumped the fuel into the intake. 6-volt electrical system that had a "vibrator" for the AM radio - twice a year replacement routine to keep the 'tunes' going. Did a full front-end overhaul at 16 yo (in1965) - rebuilt knee-action shocks (built into the upper control arms) that bolted in up thru the lower control arm and the coil spring - $20 Craftsman tool set didn't have a long enough 1/2" extension, had to take the bus to Sears to get a longer one once I got that far - LOL; new king-pins done at the machine shop, and free-up the caster / camber adjusters - a eccentric "bolt" at the upper control arm that was held by a pinch bolt - front end techs would refuse doing an alignment until you showed them that all the parts were new or rebuilt and could be adjusted with allen wrench "turned" with your finger tips. Those were the days ...
Is this keeping stock manual brakes under the floor or after market booster type brakes??
Independent front suspension with coil springs and...King Pins! Ah the good ole days.
Fell asleep watching you clean
Question , on the spindles , would i have to remove the upper and lower arms , along with the spring to remove the spindles ? Or would the spindles come off without removing the arms ?
Lucky When you did this install did you have to drive that spindle sleeve on or did it just slip on ? I have the same kit for my 54 and the sleeve slid on nice and tight without having to press it on some say it had to be pressed or beat on .
Thanks, Looks much easier than I expected.
Hi. I have a 1953 Chevrolet 4-door sedan 210 model. It is a right hand drive (not that it should matter). Which supplier do you recommend for a disc conversion please? Very helpful video by the way, thank you. PS. At the same time I want to fit spindles with a 2 inch drop to the stock suspension.
Great job polishing that spindle Lucky. Some times for a change I'll use my left hand
Lucky, did you have to change out the master cylinder , and if yes, do you have a recomendation for a replacement?
Hey Lucky, maybe next video like this you could just do a commentary over the sped up video.
My first car was a 52 deluxe with a 51 grill, I miss that car.
I have a 1950 there pretty much same body and drive train I believe
Where did you get your kit from??
thanks man I will use your video as tutorial when I do my 52 Styleline Thanks you
So who manufacturers the kit you installed? I found one at Ecklers for a fair price, just need to make sure its a quality kit
Lucky, did you have to put different wheels on it? I’m doing the same but want to use my OE steel wheels. I was just wondering if you did.
V/R
Just did my 53 Pontiac front disk kit yesterday was super easy once I got the right kit aka chevy
Chevy car or truck? They seem to be different. I've been kicking this idea around - my 53 Pontiac is a 2700 series.
ahhh rust free California cars.... make everything look so easy ;)
How much does that braking kit cost? and it will be expensive to send it to mexico
Wtf where are the brake shoes when you first pulled off the drum?!?!? Did you already remove them to speed the video up or were the components missing?
sask man02 when the car was lowed here after sitting for years the shoes were rusted to the drums so I needed to break them off to roll it then reinstall drums to move it.....
sask man02 @ Did you also notice when he pulled the backing plate off no brake line to disconnect. no shoes because the wheel cylinders were not hook up to the hydraulics. . This thing must have been real SCARY to drive with only rear drum brakes. This must be a mock-up only; didn't tighten the mounting bolts for caliper bracket?...
Damn Lucky has been kidnapped by the munchkins.
What year CCP kit did you get? I have a 49 and would like to do the same but cant find a kit for the 49 or 52 on the website?
What no CRC brakekleen!?? Had no idea you posted stuff on here too. Subscribed!
Does the disc brake conversion kit increase the track with of the front end compared to the drums?
First time I've seen a vintage auto with air brakes
CerebusTV No air brakes there. He's replacing hydraulic drum brakes with hydraulic disk brakes.
no, it has no brake shoes on it when he removed the hub
baddbradd89 The shoes were removed previously.
I have three cars with drum brakes on all 4 corners. They're still hydraulic.
Air brakes ... As in, vanished into thin air!
Wow Lucky, did you have an extra coffee today? You move quick!
I’m installing one of these and needed to see how the inner bearing parts went together. This didn’t show that unfortunately.
MAN YOU WORK FAST
So the kit is using MKD52's
Can you run 14 inch steelies with disc brake setup ?
Really Lucky? You used a left handed nut rounder on that axle nut? No socket close by?
It's only a hub nut. relax.
Cool thanks
Any idea if this kit will fit a 1953 Buick (my avatar)?
1:15 'Awww nuts!'
I would like to have those drums, if good, to replace the 6 lugs I have
Front bearings seemed awful tight??
Nope. I was taught the exact procedure he used. You get a "feel" for it.
Now ya get to do da utter side ..
lol at reading the directions out of camera range (but seeable in the reflection from the bumper)
a71landcruiser didn't read Just looking at pictures..... lol
Were can i find a kit for my 53 belair thank you do they make them for all around
Ebay has the best prices I've seen so far. The only difference is the name on the box but they most likely all co.e out of the same factory
Pro tip: To save a few cents, reuse split pins.
How to spot a REAL tech. When they remove a bolt and nut, the nut immediately goes right back on the bolt.
Pretty sure my ocd kicked in watching you clean that filthy pig.