CPP 64-67 Nova Stock Spindle Front Disc Brake Conversion kit install

This page describes the installation of Classic Performance Products' 64-67 stock spindle front disc brake conversion kit. Aside from the obvious improvement of a disc setup over the stock drum brakes, this kit has two major benefits. First the kit is designed to work with the stock 5-lug (64-67) front spindles. No need to modify the bracket mounting boss as with the 68-74 retrofit approach. Second, this kit is designed to keep the track width the same as it was originally. Again, the 68-74 retrofit approach falls short, as that will push the front wheels out about 1/2" per side. That can cause your tires to rub if you are tight for space.

[WARNING/DISCLAIMER: use this information at your own risk, modifying automobile brake systems can lead to dangerous situations, always have a trained mechanic check your work, I take no responsibility for the results, you've been warned, you're on your own...]

10/6 - Just getting started with this install...boxes arrived earlier today, haven't had time to do much more than open the boxes and see what's inside. MUCH more info to come later, but thought folks would like to see the new shiny bits ASAP. Some quick photos of what arrived (pretty raw, haven't sorted through these yet, some are dups to avoid flash glare...)

boxes!

This is what's in the kit

rotor/hub - one piece

back of rotor/hub

brake pad ASA-350-FF 7070A 6110

new hoses!

caliper brackets

hardware kit...spindle nuts, bearings, bracket bolts, dust cover

This is not part of the kit, but I got the new CPP master cylinder with built-in proportioning valve

It's tough to take good pictures of shiny stuff! Very nicely polished...

Brake line set (also not part of kit) that I'll use as a starting point. This will need to be modified to fit the new master cylinder.

Removing drum brakes from spindle:

Getting started...

Original drum setup

Original MC with Hurst Line-Lock

Tire off, ready to work

Pull the drum off the hub

Drum off hub

11.25" outside diameter drum

First step is to remove top springs

Be careful prying! Springs will pop off with great force

Vice-Grips work well to remove springs too

Drum adjuster and spring

Remove adjuster spring

Remove adjuster

Shoes are attached with spring clips

Push in, turn 90*, and release slowly.

Shoes, springs, and adjuster removed

Pry off dust cap on hub

Spindle nut and cotter pin

Remove cotter pin

Remove spindle nut

Remove washer

...and outer bearing.

Pull hub off spindle

Remove lower bolts on backing plate.

Top bolt has square washer with retaining tabs bent

After tabs are flattened, remove top nut

Remove backing plate from spindle

Remove hose from wheel cylinder

...and drain fluid into a container

Remove top of MC to speed draining

Some fluid already drained

nearly empty...

Repeat for other side

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