I got the same circle track spindles I went with the D52 front calipers there 2 pistons I couldn’t cut my spindles they was $165 each plus I heard big brakes doesn’t stop the car better wider tires does
If you use stock brakes it’s bolt on. If you go with something aftermarket you have to trim the spindles. They are already drilled and tapped for Wilwood kits if you go that route
This is the kit I used on the front. www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/BrakeKitsProdFront?itemno=140-12836-DR&year=1980&make=Chevrolet&model=Camaro&option=Disc+Brake+Spindle The rear is going to depend on the bearing size of your 9" housing but they are WIlwood also.
@@flipflopsgarage Thank you. Your videos are great that we can see how you build it. In my opinion, it's a bit of a shame that you don't give more detailed specifications and maybe links to parts in the video description 🙏🏻 It would be very useful for me as a European studying it on the Internet. but that's my opinion, otherwise amazing work!
@@Macnificent78_ The shims are used to center the pads not fill the gap. It could be that your setup may not need shims. What I did for mock up was to install the caliper without. I used dial calipers to measure the gap from pad to rotor on both pads. Then measured the shims and did the math to get the correct stack. For instance my drivers side took 2 shims on the caliper and the passenger side took 3. Hope this helps but if not let me know and I can make a quick video on how I did it.
@flipflopsgarage yea that what I did I added more shims to take up that little play on 1 side and I ended up with the play on the other side and the Instructions are horrible for the willwood parts number don't match the packaging its been a drag bro thanks for responding
@@Macnificent78_ If you mic the shims you should find not all of them are the same thickness. At least that's how mine came. Good luck with your build.
@@e.m.landeros1723 I ordered my TKX trans as a kit from American Powertrain and it's a "complete bolt in" kit. I haven't seen it yet but their reviews were pretty good.
Planning on a QA1 build on my 68 F100. Your videos are very helpful and appreciated. Thanks. 🤙
Thank you
I got the same circle track spindles I went with the D52 front calipers there 2 pistons I couldn’t cut my spindles they was $165 each plus I heard big brakes doesn’t stop the car better wider tires does
I think it’s more about heat and fade with bigger brakes. The way I understand they should be more consistent for auto cross.
What brake kit did you use? Says set up for 79-81 camaro brakes, very surprised you'd have to cut if that's what you used.
If you use stock brakes it’s bolt on. If you go with something aftermarket you have to trim the spindles. They are already drilled and tapped for Wilwood kits if you go that route
May I ask what set of brakes you bought for the front and rear? If you would be so kind, would you send me the link? Thank you🙏🏻
This is the kit I used on the front.
www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/BrakeKitsProdFront?itemno=140-12836-DR&year=1980&make=Chevrolet&model=Camaro&option=Disc+Brake+Spindle
The rear is going to depend on the bearing size of your 9" housing but they are WIlwood also.
@@flipflopsgarage Thank you. Your videos are great that we can see how you build it. In my opinion, it's a bit of a shame that you don't give more detailed specifications and maybe links to parts in the video description 🙏🏻 It would be very useful for me as a European studying it on the Internet. but that's my opinion, otherwise amazing work!
@@flidr_garage I'm pretty new at this but I will keep that in mind for future videos. Thanks for the feedback.
what was the out come with the way the top ball joint doesn't go all the way in?
It's an extended shank ball joint and is supposed to look like that. It does seat in the steering knuckle.
Is it ok the have a little play on one side ???im having fitment issue myself
Are you talking about the pads? If so both should have the same amount of play.
Yes the pads but when I add shims to fill the gap I end up with the gap on the other side what do you Suggest I do im in a bind???
@@Macnificent78_ The shims are used to center the pads not fill the gap. It could be that your setup may not need shims. What I did for mock up was to install the caliper without. I used dial calipers to measure the gap from pad to rotor on both pads. Then measured the shims and did the math to get the correct stack. For instance my drivers side took 2 shims on the caliper and the passenger side took 3. Hope this helps but if not let me know and I can make a quick video on how I did it.
@flipflopsgarage yea that what I did I added more shims to take up that little play on 1 side and I ended up with the play on the other side and the Instructions are horrible for the willwood parts number don't match the packaging its been a drag bro thanks for responding
@@Macnificent78_ If you mic the shims you should find not all of them are the same thickness. At least that's how mine came. Good luck with your build.
What master cylinder are you running?
I am using a Wilwood master for a 1968 mustang part # 261-14158
@Derick Miles I wish they just had a straight up kit for these things I'm having a hard time putting together myb75 f100 with a t56 sbf
@@e.m.landeros1723 I ordered my TKX trans as a kit from American Powertrain and it's a "complete bolt in" kit. I haven't seen it yet but their reviews were pretty good.
What brakes is the kit designed to be used with?
79-81 Camaro.
What master cylinder did you use?
@@e.m.landeros1723 I am using a Wilwood master for a 1968 mustang part # 261-14158
What fuel tank did you go with?
It’s a Jaz 15 gallon cell. I’ve had it in there for years and not sure they still make it. I can get you dimensions if you need them.