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Is it possible to covert the mechanical brakes to hydraulic brakes and still retain the stock factory wheels.
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Thank you for the reply
I'm concerned about safety, could yoju please let me know where I would get more information on how to make this change
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I agree that mechanical brakes are just as safe as hydralics when repaired and adjusted PROPERLY... but if you still feel the need for hydralics...i beleive the filling station has whole kits available for the conversion. Beware the kit is EXPENSIVE though... and value of the car will depreciate.
Fillingstation part No. FS-715K Compleate kit.
Last edited by OilSpot; 10/03/10 12:57 PM.
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Buckeye - That conversion kit from The Filling Station will give you disc brakes with 5 bolt hubs and only for the front.
If you want to use your original wire wheels there is a solution using Chevrolet parts from later models.
I made this conversion on my '33 coupe 47 years ago with some regrets, but it is possible. Send me an email and I will give you the details of how I got there.
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I was just checking, I would not change my original confederate. If I would make a change it would be to my beat up confederate.
My original confederate has 83,000 miles on it and has never been touched, From 10 foot away it looks like it just came off the showroom floor, not one ding or spot of rust anywhere. It still has the original interior.
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