Brake upgrades from drum to 4 wheel disk.

[426HEMI]

Just wondering how many have switched to 4 wheel disk brakes on your e-body.  What are some of the problems and which is the best system to use?

[Chryco Psycho]

The SSBC system is a good fit but they lower priced system will interfere with the rear sway bar , Willwood are more com-plicated to install & do not even seem like an upgrade from factory front discs if you have them

[426HEMI]

My current car has 4 wheel drum.  Who sells the SSBC system?  The complicated part does not bother me I have been in the automotive business for over 30 years and I have been ASE certified master since 1975.  Gordon

[Chryco Psycho]

SSBC is  Stainless Steel Brake Co  www.ssbrakes.com
 the Willwood seem to be a lighter system which is good for racing but not street
 Bear just repackages Australian made parts
 I haven`t used Master Power

[bob dog]

i am just finishing master power manual 4 disc they were a pain in the ass the fronts no problem the rears needed a lot of work just dont seem to be very well thought out i had 1 axle had to replace put brakes on to find it was bent slightly never new it with drum breaks installed rear caliper brackets the bolts were so close to the roter for comfort for me called tech they called back 3 days latter they said grind the head on bolts the bolts hold everything together did not do that took roters to machine shop to have inside cut down now they clear ok the first axle i had the new bearings on so i was out bearings now then find out i need 3in studs to bolt rims on take it apart to have studs pressed in E brake cables they include dont no what they fit made stock cables work need to bleed brakes hope they dont fly apart

[backtobasics]

I am going to throw out www.scarebird.com

They sell the brackets, that allow the components(Rotors, Calipers, Hoses) to be bought locally (parts store stuff), and you can convert to 4wd for about 600-700 bucks, ALL 4 CORNERS.  They tell you the components you need, and the bonus is it is all available at the local parts store.   

[Chryco Psycho]

Scarebird is a great way to do it

[426HEMI]

Scarebird is a great way to do it

That looks like it might work pretty good.  Still thinking and considering what system to use.  I would like to have a power system on it also so that might be a consideration.