Great video, detail is spot on but FYI...the inner brake pas is installed backwards with the steel plate to the rotor and the friction material to the caliper. Look at the squealer in the flex hose install portion of the video. Still a great line of products.
What a joke. Bolts are not classified by wrench size, but that's the least of the issues. The top bolt pictured at 7:30 in this video WILL hit the rotor. Instead of giving you the proper hardware to clear, they leave that to you too figure out. You can replace with a grade 8 bolt with a thinner head, like a pan head, or machine/grind the top of the bolt for proper clearance. Would be helpful if they included written instructions for the G body kit with the parts. Instead of the generic A/F/X body instructions. The kit appears to be well made.
This kit only intended to work with the stock axles. The video was filmed with a factory equipped 1983 Grand Prix. The bolt referenced will only hit the rotor if you have aftermarket axles that are shorter than the stock axles. As for the bolt classification, we understand how bolts are measured and sized as we also carry all of the bolts that were used. The wrench sizes were referenced to make it easier for the installer to identify.
I threw the minimum amount of axle parts back in to allow me to bolt up the rear end so I could roll the chassis around. The rear end rebuild is next on the list.
this kit is 1300 cdn, sounds kinda crazy to not upgrade front disks first to dual piston calipers doesnt it? which can be done on the cheap with s10 from brakes
Yes you are correct. The rear end was the only part of the frame that had not been replaced yet. I just put in just enough parts to put the axles in and roll around in the garage for the video.
I use the two front calipers on the back from original to front calipers go to auto parts store by two brand new calipers for the front and put the bolt right on and brackets you don't need that e-brakes yet so hard to bleed
You will need to buy the kit that has the E brake delete calipers. You cannot use these without hooking up the e-brake the part # you will need is DBK1012GB or DBK1012GBX for slotted rotors
That rear disc conversion looks like the one I got from Speedway motors for my 2000 S10. If I remember correctly, those were the brakes on a ‘78 Cadillac Seville or something
Maaan...great play by play instructions!! I want to install rear disk brake kits on my 1978 10- bolt Delta 88 Royale and my 10-bolt 1974 Cutlass Supreme. Does these same instructions apply to both my Odsmobiles. I need to get rid of these damn drum brakes on both cars since I have replaced complete front suspensions on both cars with MOOG components.
This kit will work on the 7.5 rear in a G body if your 88 has the 7.5 rear end you should not have an issue. The 1999 will work but you have to cut the tops off of your flange on the rear end and drill new holes in the brackets. It is easier to buy a bolt on kit.
Ted, You get better braking from rear disc brakes. The major plus is not having to put together or service all the parts that go into the drum brakes. Doing a brake job is a lot easier when you have calipers. I do not see any cons when changing to rear disc besides remembering that the master cylinder and Proportioning valve need to be changed. Check out Part # dbk1012G Pr101 and Mpl506 On our website for pricing.
I am having trouble getting the caliper pistons to extend, the brakes build up pressure and one of them will bleed out the bleeder valve, but barley. Is there something that has to be removed in order to get proper function?
Them gallop is effectively Impala to suck get through front calipers and put on the back I know they don't have them emergency brake cables on them but it's the best way to do it
My emergency brake pedal was stuck so I never hooked the spring to back calipers and I'm creating alot of break dust does the spring have to be hooked up to back for these to function properly?
yes the parking brake has to be hooked up and the set correctly in order for the pads to adjust correctly. You will also need to set the parking brake normally to keep the pads in adjustment. There is a brake in period in the beginning.
@@charlesmcmartin8659 I was told by a couple of people that the c clip removal was a PIA. Looks pretty painless to me. Will be nice to reference this procedure when I swap in aftermarket axles.
Yes you can run the hard line to the caliper. However when you need to change brake pads you will need to unhook the line and then re bleed the system. If you shorten the line and use a flex hose you can take off the caliper while keeping the system closed.
It is available on our website along with other Disc Brake Conversion sets. www.inlinetube.com/products/dbk1012g?srsltid=AfmBOopDpvd6cGn_8ochgup87W_3N9-Q03MzEAqAI_1yi6HQQkQvG8D1
you will need to make certain that the axles are the exact length of the originals. Most times companies say that they are but they are sometimes shorter.
A couple things come to mind in the video you didn’t put the spider gears in when you put the cross shaft in also I thought a one point you didn’t have brake pads in
You are correct!! we made this on a frame with my axle that I stripped and was planning on buying all new components for. I set the carrier in and just enough to make the car roll. As for the brake pads that was an edit that was not supposed to be in the video.
@zigjoe007 I have scrubbed the video and found that the Footage does in Fact have the brake pad on backwards. This however was corrected after the shot and that is why The pad is on correctly now. The footage that was used was supposed to be corrected.
we have not found a kit that will work with the original Grand National wheels. I have had a customer purchase the e brake delete kit and shave the caliper. That is the only way he was able to get the clearance.
When it comes time to replace parts rotors pads what do you order from your local parts house for replacements also did this kit require any modifications to make it work thanks
@@inlinetubeco will this master cylinder and proportioning valve work on 87 oldsmobile cutlass..... because when I looked up the part number it specified up too 79
@@WIDESIDE72 I been calling for MONTHS . The guy said all the parts are stuck on the boat on the California coast . Until further notice. I kept this tab open on my phone for ever . And still same results . SOLD OUT
No, you will need to use a 4 wheel disc master cylinder and valve. Inline Tube carries both of these parts. The part numbers are MPL506 and PR101. www.inlinetube.com/products/mpl506 www.inlinetube.com/products/pr101
I have a few comments. First, when installing the right rear brake hose, why is the inner brake pad installed backwards with the pad material facing the caliper. Second, why is there no mention of ANY bolt torque to any fasteners? Seems like a liability if something was to fail.
Thank you for your questions. The Pad is in the correct way. There could be some shadowing in the frame with the camera angle. I installed the caliper on my car in my garage and just checked . I can see what you are saying where it looks like it but that is not the case. We did not want to add a lot of specs to the video that is already on the instructions sheet or common knowledge.
@@inlinetubeco @13:21 mark, the inner brake pad is clearly installed backwards as the wear indicator is facing the caliper and not the rotor! Also you didn't address the comment about not showing ANY bolt torque in your video. ALL fasteners need to be torqued, especially brake hardware! Seems like a great kit and am interested, but these simple mistakes will get someone hurt! Show that torque wrench and mention those specifications!
@@zigjoe007 I have scrubbed the video and found that the Footage does in Fact have the brake pad on backwards. This however was corrected after the shot and that is why The pad is on correctly now. The footage that was used was supposed to be corrected.
We have sold many of these over the years and have had no issues with being able to trust the integrity of our products. I have personally installed this kit on my own vehicle.
Yes the whole rear end was empty and needed to have all new parts installed. This was a frame off and I was not to that part yet. Just had enough parts to roll around the garage dry.
