CPP 64-67 Nova Stock Spindle Disc Brake Kit - Quick Install
This page describes the installation of the entire kit...just the highlights.
[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...]
The basic sequence for installing the kit is:
1 - Remove the front drum brake hardware and drain the brake system. (Details)
Remove the brake drum, hub, shoes, and all brake hardware.
Remove the backing plate from the spindle
2 - Remove the master cylinder (Details)
Drain the brake fluid, and disconnect the brake lines
Remove the original master cylinder
3 - Install the brackets, disc brakes, calipers, and flex hoses (Details)
Install the bracket, tighten lower bolts to 60 lb-ft, single large bolt to 75 lb-ft.
Grease inner and outer bearings, install bearings and rear seal into hub, install hub onto spindle
Attach caliper assembly to caliper bracket and connect flex line.
4 - Install the new MC and attach the brake lines (Details)
Modify brake lines to fit new attachment location
Attach MC to firewall, attach brake lines, fill with fluid.
5 - Bleed brakes and adjust proportioning valve
This is not a step do do quickly...please follow the final adjustments full description page.
6 - Done!
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