1949-54 Chevy Car/53-62 Corvette Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit
$220.00
Front Position, 5 on 4.75? Bolt Pattern, Natural
- This kit includes everything you need to convert your stock ?49-?54 Chevy car to disc brakes!
- No machining is required which makes this a true bolt on upgrade
- 11? diameter vented rotors and 2-1/2? piston brake calipers bring modern brake performance to your classic Chevy
- The 5 on 4 3/4? bolt pattern rotors will fit most 15? disc brake style wheels
Category: Chassis & Suspension
Description
Product Summary
Front Position, 5 on 4.75? Bolt Pattern, Natural
- This kit includes everything you need to convert your stock ?49-?54 Chevy car to disc brakes!
- No machining is required which makes this a true bolt on upgrade
- 11? diameter vented rotors and 2-1/2? piston brake calipers bring modern brake performance to your classic Chevy
- The 5 on 4 3/4? bolt pattern rotors will fit most 15? disc brake style wheels
- Not for use with straight axles
Installation Tips !
- Front drum-to-disc brake conversions require a proportioning valve to be installed in the rear brake line circuit. The proportioning valve modulates pressure to the rear brakes which is necessary to prevent the rear brakes from locking up in an emergency stop situation.
Details
This kit allows you to upgrade your 1949-1954 Chevy car to front disc brakes and retain the original 5 on 4-3/4 inch bolt pattern. Front disc brakes provide a significant improvement in braking performance versus the drum brakes your old Chevy came with. This kit includes everything you need to convert your stock 1949-1954 Chevy car to disc brakes.
- Works with stock passenger car spindles
- No machining required
- 11? diameter vented rotors
- 2-1/2? single-piston intermediate GM type brake calipers w/?10MM-1.5?inlet thread (Note aftermarket reproduction caliper provide w/ metric thread)
- 5 on 4-3/4 inch bolt pattern
- Works with most 15? diameter wheels
- Not for straight axle
- This will not fit our 91032100 Speedway ?Modified? 49-54 Chevy spindles
- Works best with?1949-54 Chevy brake pedal/master/booster assembly
Item Details
- 5 on 4-3/4? Bolt Circle
Application
- Will also work on 1953-62 Chevy Corvette
Charts
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Instructions?(PDF)
KEY SPECS |
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|---|---|
| MFG. Part # | 9101954 |
| Brand | Speedway Motors |
| Position | Front |
| Bolt Pattern | 5 on 4.75? |
| Rotor Diameter | 11 Inch |
| Rotor Type | Vented |
| Caliper Pistons | One |
| Caliper Finish | Natural |
| Color | Natural |
| Parking Brake Provision | No |
| Rotor Shape | Round |
| Hardware Included | Yes |
| Rotor Style | Plain Face |
| Front Rotor Included | Yes |
| Front Rotor Diameter | 11 Inch |
| Front Caliper Included | Yes |
| Front Caliper Piston Quantity | 1 |
| Front Caliper Finish | Natural |
| Rear Caliper Included | No |
| Front Spindles Included | No |
| Master Cylinder Included | No |
| Brake Booster Included | No |
| Brake Hoses Included | Yes |
| Rear Rotor Included | No |
GENERAL |
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| Sold in Quantity | Kit |
| Front Suspension Type | IFS |
| Rotor Material Type | Steel |
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