1949-54 Chevy Car/53-62 Corvette Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit

$220.00

Front Position, 5 on 4.75″ Bolt Pattern, Natural
  • This kit includes everything you need to convert your stock ’49-’54 Chevy car to disc brakes!
  • No machining is required which makes this a true bolt on upgrade
  • 11″ diameter vented rotors and 2-1/2″ piston brake calipers bring modern brake performance to your classic Chevy
  • The 5 on 4 3/4″ bolt pattern rotors will fit most 15″ disc brake style wheels
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Description

Product Summary

Front Position, 5 on 4.75″ Bolt Pattern, Natural
  • This kit includes everything you need to convert your stock ’49-’54 Chevy car to disc brakes!
  • No machining is required which makes this a true bolt on upgrade
  • 11″ diameter vented rotors and 2-1/2″ piston brake calipers bring modern brake performance to your classic Chevy
  • The 5 on 4 3/4″ bolt pattern rotors will fit most 15″ disc brake style wheels
  • Not for use with straight axles

Installation Tips !

  1. Front drum-to-disc brake conversions require a proportioning valve to be installed in the rear brake line circuit. The proportioning valve modulates pressure to the rear brakes which is necessary to prevent the rear brakes from locking up in an emergency stop situation.

Details

This kit allows you to upgrade your 1949-1954 Chevy car to front disc brakes and retain the original 5 on 4-3/4 inch bolt pattern. Front disc brakes provide a significant improvement in braking performance versus the drum brakes your old Chevy came with. This kit includes everything you need to convert your stock 1949-1954 Chevy car to disc brakes.
  • Works with stock passenger car spindles
  • No machining required
  • 11″ diameter vented rotors
  • 2-1/2″ single-piston intermediate GM type brake calipers w/ 10MM-1.5 inlet thread (Note aftermarket reproduction caliper provide w/ metric thread)
  • 5 on 4-3/4 inch bolt pattern
  • Works with most 15″ diameter wheels
  • Not for straight axle
  • This will not fit our 91032100 Speedway “Modified” 49-54 Chevy spindles
  • Works best with 1949-54 Chevy brake pedal/master/booster assembly

Item Details

  • 5 on 4-3/4″ Bolt Circle

Application

  • Will also work on 1953-62 Chevy Corvette

Charts

KEY SPECS

MFG. Part # 9101954
Brand Speedway Motors
Position Front
Bolt Pattern 5 on 4.75″
Rotor Diameter 11 Inch
Rotor Type Vented
Caliper Pistons One
Caliper Finish Natural
Color Natural
Parking Brake Provision No
Rotor Shape Round
Hardware Included Yes
Rotor Style Plain Face
Front Rotor Included Yes
Front Rotor Diameter 11 Inch
Front Caliper Included Yes
Front Caliper Piston Quantity 1
Front Caliper Finish Natural
Rear Caliper Included No
Front Spindles Included No
Master Cylinder Included No
Brake Booster Included No
Brake Hoses Included Yes
Rear Rotor Included No

GENERAL

Sold in Quantity Kit
Front Suspension Type IFS
Rotor Material Type Steel