Disc Brake Conversion

Posted by Robert Freeman On 2010/9/18 20:25:38

I have just returned from my first car show where my car was a hit with the crowd. On the way home I participated in a classic car cruise through the old part of Colorado Springs. While cruising the brakes went out. I was able to limp home, but I will not drive this car again with the current brakes. It is just not safe. The brake pedal was pumped up and the car wouldn't stop until I pulled the emergency brake, locking the rear brakes and finally skidding to a stop.

I just had the brakes inspected and found that they were out of adjustment so they were adjusted manually (there are no self adjusters on this car).

I want to convert the car to have at least disc brakes in the front and add self adjusters to the rear if they must stay drum type. Is there a disc brake conversion kit that I may purchase and have installed?

Thanks for any help that anyone can give.

Bob