Where to buy complete brake setup for swap?

[87NAT]

After too many close calls in my GN with the Powermaster I want to go to vacuum and rear discs. I am reading as many posts as I can and I am getting more confused as I go. Can someone tell me if there is a place to buy the complete setup(new vacuum system and discs, etc..) I have a limited knolwdge of brakes so I would like to be able to do an upgrade with little or no machining or fabrication. I dont want any thing crazy, just a better setup.
Any info is appreciated. thanks.

 

[TARZAN]

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wondering the same thing

-Will

 

[TKGN1]

Going to vacuum is a matter of basically swapping out the booster and master cylinder from a g-body so equipped (cutlass, monte, na regal). Pretty easy swap.
A rear disk brake upgrade is not nearly as needed as a front upgrade would be. If you don't want to do any fab work you will need to go with an aftermarket supplier for a "bolt on" kit such as Baer brakes, they have both front and rear kits. Draw back to that is the price. Other choices are doing a little fab work and going with a swap from a donor car such as the blazer or more common the LS1/f-body. The LS1 swap is my preferrence and have found that it is a fairly easy swap, but does require a little massaging :wink: of the metal.

 

[b_rich24]

The vacuum swap is fairly easy. You need more than just a booster and master cylinder. Add a vacuum block, hose and check valve and you'll be in business. Just be careful underneath the dash. I've heard of people bumping connections and things don't run right. I converted my 87 GN w/parts from a junk yard and new booster/master cylinder from Autozone for an 87 Regal 3.8 non turbo. I had no problems and saved $$$ rather than buying a complete kit through Poston, Kirban, etc.

Ebay has a seller offering a rear disk brake conversion kit using S10 parts. Seems to be a pretty good deal too. If anything, check it out on Ebay and gather some ideas so you can go to the junkyard and DIY. Good luck

 

[b_rich24]

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wondering the same thing

-Will

Where in Ms. are you located? I'm originally from Biloxi. My family resides in Ocean Springs, Vancleave, and Biloxi.

 

[TARZAN]

Where in Ms. are you located? I'm originally from Biloxi. My family resides in Ocean Springs, Vancleave, and Biloxi.

Hattiesburg, got quite a few friends from that VERY area!

-Will

 

[b_rich24]

IMPORTANT UPDATE to this post

The vacuum swap is fairly easy. You need more than just a booster and master cylinder. Add a vacuum block, hose and check valve and you'll be in business. Just be careful underneath the dash. I've heard of people bumping connections and things don't run right. I converted my 87 GN w/parts from a junk yard and new booster/master cylinder from Autozone for an 87 Regal 3.8 non turbo. I had no problems and saved $$$ rather than buying a complete kit through Poston, Kirban, etc.

To whom it may concern, if you read this post and are contemplating purchasing or already purchased the booster/master cyl combo from Autozone then please read: The fitting from the check valve hose into the booster may have a CAP on it. It may not be a complete elbow fitting like those from Ford or GM. If you purchased one from Autozone or any other parts store then you need to ensure there is NOT a cap on it. If it is, then do one of the following: super-glue cap on (not advised), use (like I did) a canon plug cap, or grab a factory one from the junkyard and swap BEFORE you turn in your core (recommended-the two previous should get you to the junkyard).

While testing the setting on my actuator, I blew this cap off. Of course, I lost vacuum to brakes and had to stand on them and e-brake to coast into local shopping center. SCARY!

I'm posting this because vacuum conversions are common w/our cars and I want people to avoid this happening to them. REMEMBER- ensure the fitting is a single piece and not one w/a cap.

 

[Brer Rabbit]

Look into HydroBoost before u decide.

Someone had recently posted a link for the company that sells a hydroboost conversion for our cars, and from what im hearing it was very easy to install and will work way better than vacum brakes. I will be changing my car from Vacum over to hydroboost as soon as I get it up and running.