Upgrade your Tri-Five Chevy's handling and stopping power with drop spindles and brakes you can count on, all while staying on a budget.
Kit Includes:
- (1) Pair of 1955-57 Chevy 2" Drop Spindles
- (1) Pair of 1955-57 Metric Caliper Brackets
- (1) Bolt Kit for 1955-57 Drop Spindle to Metric Caliper
- (2) 1979-1981 GM Midsize 10 1/2 Inch Disc Brake Rotors
- (1) GM Metric LH Brake Caliper, 7/16-20 Inlet
- (1) GM Metric RH Brake Caliper, 7/16-20 Inlet
- (1) Set of Speedway Soft Street Brake Pads, GM Metric 1978-Up D154
- (2) Speedway Replacement Inner Seals
- (2) Inner Wheel Bearing Cones
- (2) Outer Wheel Bearing Cones
- (1) Spindle Nut Kit for Speedway GM Spindles
- (1) Front Disc Brake Hardware Kit
- (1) 55-57 Fullsize Chevy Brake Booster Conversion Kit, 1 In Bore, Zinc
Learn more about the products chosen and why we recommend them for your Tri-5 Chevy, here:55-57 Chevy Drop Spindle and Disc Brake Conversion
1955-57 Chevy 2" Drop Spindles, Aftermarket Disc Brake Kit
- 1955-57 Chevy 2" dropped spindles for use with aftermarket disc brake conversion kits
- 2" drop built in
- Cannot be used with stock drums or brake conversion for stock type spindle
- Completes both sides
- Maintains factory steering and suspension geometry
- Track width is increased over stock O/E front end width by 3/4" overall or 3/8" per side
Ideal for use in conjunction with the following Wilwood brake kit for Heidts Tri-5 drop spindle application:
- 4-piston 12.19" rotor kit # Foundry
Bolt Kit for 1955-57 Drop Spindle to Metric Caliper
- Use these bolt kits to mount your drop spindle conversion to metric calipers
- Designed for use with 1955-57 Chevy
1979-1981 GM Midsize 10 1/2 Inch Disc Brake Rotors
- 10-1/2" rotors (O.E. on 1979-81 GM Midsize: Malibu, Monte Carlo, Cutlass, Regal, etc.)
- 5 x 4-3/4" bolt pattern
GM Metric LH/RH Brake Calipers, 7/16-20 Inlet
- Stock replacement single piston Metric calipers
- Standard equipment on 1978-88 GMmid-size cars (Cutlass, Grand Prix, Regals, Monte Carlo, etc.)
- Feature a 2.375" single piston
- Shielded bottom inlet
- Will save 3-1/2 lbs. per side compared to mid-size 1969-1977 calipers
- No core charge required
- 7/16"-20 inlet
- 5-1/2" Mount Spacing
- Can be usedwith brake hoses from Pre-1978 GM intermediate cars
- Utilizesbrake pads
Speedway Soft Street Brake Pads, GM Metric 1978-Up D154
- Speedway soft brake pad for GM Metric 1978-Up Calipers
- One set outfits two calipers
- Tech Tip: Only use full metallic pads on coated rotors
Learn how to properly Bed-In your brake pads by reading our tech article. Bedding-In Brake Pad Procedure
Speedway Replacement Inner Seals
- 2.00" x 2.56" x .234"
Spindle Nut Kit for Speedway GM Spindles
- Includes a pair of castle nuts, washers and cotter pins
- Castle Nut: 3/4"-20 (not SAE, which is 16 TPI)
- Overall Height: 0.505"
- Height up to the bottom of the castellated notch: 0.276"
- Wrench size for nut: 1.00"
These dimensions are approximate. Certain brake kits may require removal of some of the nut material to allow for installation of the cotter pin.
55-57 Fullsize Chevy Brake Booster Conversion Kit, 1 In Bore, Zinc
- Easily convert your manual braking system and add some power on your 1955-1957 fullsize Chevy with little to no modifications!
- Comes complete with brake booster, master cylinder, and booster bracket
- Detailed instructions are also included for a seamless install
- 1955-1957 Fullsize Chevy
- 8" Dual Power Brake Booster
- 1" bore master cylinder
- Zinc
Kit Includes:
- 8" Dual Power Brake Booster
- 1" Bore, Cast Iron Master Cylinder
- Disc Drum Proportioning Valve Kit
- Booster Brackets
- Clevis
- Pedal Rod Extension
I would buy this product again
Summary: Could use some better instructions
Yes, I recommend this product.
Good kit for the money
Summary: This kit installed very easy, i didn't have to modify anything, which in todays world seems to happen with every part i order, so that was a nice surprise.
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Summary: Everything worked as needed
Yes, I recommend this product.