64 (Canadian) Valiant Signet (aka Dart GT) front disc brake conversion
OK... quick update and a VERY important information nugget.
About had a meltdown last night when I decided to put one of the wheels on the front where the discs were installed
The wheel DID NOT FIT. (14 x 6 SBP aluminum slot with 3-1/2" back spacing) Wheel jammed right up against the caliper.
Pulled that wheel off and tried the 14" steelie spare. Same result.
Needless to say I was a bit disturbed as I had ordered and paid for a 14" compatible kit.
Conversed with some friends about options and a nugget gets dropped by @toolmanmike .... you need "New" style wheels to fit the disc caliper...
What????
Well, that was news to me. Fortunately I had some more modern wheels handy and sure enough. They fit the disc setup..
So, important learning that not all 14" wheels are the same 14"
Onward...DOT 5 brake fluid should arrive tomorrow. Have to flare some Tubing to tie in the Master Cylinder. My guess was right that adding the booster caused the shift forward by 6 inches so I'll need to make up the difference to connect to the brake lines down by the frame rail.
Here's some pics
OK... quick update and a VERY important information nugget.
About had a meltdown last night when I decided to put one of the wheels on the front where the discs were installed
The wheel DID NOT FIT. (14 x 6 SBP aluminum slot with 3-1/2" back spacing) Wheel jammed right up against the caliper.
Pulled that wheel off and tried the 14" steelie spare. Same result.
Needless to say I was a bit disturbed as I had ordered and paid for a 14" compatible kit.
Conversed with some friends about options and a nugget gets dropped by @toolmanmike .... you need "New" style wheels to fit the disc caliper...
What????
Well, that was news to me. Fortunately I had some more modern wheels handy and sure enough. They fit the disc setup..
So, important learning that not all 14" wheels are the same 14"
Onward...DOT 5 brake fluid should arrive tomorrow. Have to flare some Tubing to tie in the Master Cylinder. My guess was right that adding the booster caused the shift forward by 6 inches so I'll need to make up the difference to connect to the brake lines down by the frame rail.
Here's some pics