1937-1957 Buick Oldsmobile Pontiac suspension upgrade

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*[http://www.scarebird.com/6928.html Scarebird Classic Brakes] makes a setup for many General Motors makes and models. They supply the brackets for the calipers and the correct spacers for the spindles/rotors, and a tech list of parts to finish the job, for $100-$150, depending on application. For example, for a '58 Pontiac, they supply the brackets and spacers. From any source, new or used, you need a pair of '77 Bonneville 12-inch hubs/rotors, a pair of '88-'91 GM truck calipers, and 2 choices of flex hoses, depending on whether you want them 12 or 15 inches long.  
 
*[http://www.scarebird.com/6928.html Scarebird Classic Brakes] makes a setup for many General Motors makes and models. They supply the brackets for the calipers and the correct spacers for the spindles/rotors, and a tech list of parts to finish the job, for $100-$150, depending on application. For example, for a '58 Pontiac, they supply the brackets and spacers. From any source, new or used, you need a pair of '77 Bonneville 12-inch hubs/rotors, a pair of '88-'91 GM truck calipers, and 2 choices of flex hoses, depending on whether you want them 12 or 15 inches long.  
  
*From [http://classicperform.com Classic Performance Parts], you can get a tapered bearing conversion kit.  
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*[http://classicperform.com Classic Performance Parts] sells a tapered bearing conversion kit.  
  
 
If you are using all new parts, you can have disc brakes cheaper than rebuilding the original drum setup.
 
If you are using all new parts, you can have disc brakes cheaper than rebuilding the original drum setup.

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