Can you tell me what size rotors you installed, and which calipers you chose. Also, what size/type of wheels are on the car. Lastly, what sizes rotors and calipers did you install on the rear? Video is going to be super helpful when we do our upgrade in a few weeks. Many thanks.
Glad I found your video I’m in the middle of the install, says on the manual you can install the caliper on the front or rear, any reason you installed it on the front? Also my spindle had a gasket not sure if I should put it back on since the backing plate is not there (I think that’s what it’s called) awesome video I don’t think you left anything out!
Thank you for the feedback! On some of the early A-body cars you will have some interference issues, so calipers will need to be installed on one side. On this car there was no problem on either side,, so just decided to install on the front. Install should be identical on rear of spindle. As far as the gasket goes, I'm pretty sure it isn't necessary. I don't remember installing one, but it has been a while since we did this. Thanks again!
Where did you get the suspension kit with the spindle and everything I'm looking to get my front suspension set up with control arms before installing this kit
This is definitely the front set. Wilwood produces these so you can mount them on either side of the spindle, depending on your set-up. We just mounted them on the fwd side vs the rear.
@@midatlanticcustoms thanks for the quick response! I'm helping a friend, just got the instructions, had him send me links to what he ordered so i can sort rear from front. noticed the front has smaller pads but four pistons but the rear has unusually larger pads with only 2 pistons.
One pad had a lil play on 1 side is that going to be a issues for me and when i add more shim to fill the gap the other was tight but here the thing they go in nice i just have a lil play
Thanks! Nope, this is factory style spindle and no modifications required. Just can't run anything smaller than 15" wheel with this set-up. Some 14" may work.
Details on disc brake kit: www.wilwood.com/brakekits/BrakeKitsProdFront?itemno=140-10996-DR We're using wilwood's master cylinder with this kit. You can check them out on their website above.
Hello im doing the same exact set-up got a quick question do you use red or blue loctite for each set up such as the bolts for the hub as well as the adapter plate and rotor
Things that you won't be servicing regularly (wheel hub adapter brackets, spindle bolt nuts, etc) you can use the red loc-tite. The other serviceable items (caliper bolts) it's best to use blue loc-tite. Hope this helps.
All man thanks for the quick response that helps alot been watching your video step by step and it's helping alot yours is the best I've seen on TH-cam that even i can understand appreciate it👍
@@midatlanticcustomsgot another quick question if you can help on the black rotors it's an arrow on each of them if you're facing them one would be going clockwise and the other counter clockwise so would the clockwise arrow go on the passenger side rotor and the counter clockwise go on the driver's side right
@@dewaynemitchell3931 yes, that would make sense. I've seen different companies set it up in different ways. What is the part # for the kit you are installing ?
Calipers have bleeders on both ends, so they can be installed in either configuration. The brackets are in the correct orientation. Check the assembly instructions here: www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/BrakeKitsProdFront?itemno=140-10996-DR
@@gaslightapparel2443 direct from wilwood's manual: "*NOTE: Some applications for this kit have the steering arm to the rear of the spindle and others to the front. Also, some applications have room to mount the bracket and caliper on the steering arm side of the spindle while the steering arm may interfere in other applications. The brackets in this kit may be mounted on either the front or rear side of the spindle."
GREAT video. Very nice explanation including part numbers was awesome.
Thanks for the feedback!
BEST at showing full install with numbers and torque. Thors hammer though, seemed overkill, haha
We appreciate the feedback!
The simplest video out thanks ‼️
Be sure to check your valve stems for clearance if they are inside the wheel. There are low-profile stems available.
Good note!
Finally someone who goes thru the process start to finish. Thank you. Question tho, first wildwood call for red loctite on the hub bolts?
Yupp, they sure do. Anything you don't regularly service gets red loctite! I may have used blue in the video, was out of red when I was recording.
Excellent video. Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Did you put the bleed screw at the top?
Yes, I did. These calipers have bleed screws on both ends. So, you can orient them on either side.
Can you tell me what size rotors you installed, and which calipers you chose. Also, what size/type of wheels are on the car. Lastly, what sizes rotors and calipers did you install on the rear? Video is going to be super helpful when we do our upgrade in a few weeks. Many thanks.
The kit I used from Wildwood for the front:
www.wilwood.com/brakekits/BrakeKitsProdFront?itemno=140-10996-DR
Kit used for the rear:
https:/www.wilwood.com/brakekits/BrakeKitsProdRear?itemno=140-11398-DR
The wheels on this car are 15" rally wheels.
Thanks for the feedback!
Good stuff
Glad I found your video
I’m in the middle of the install, says on the manual you can install the caliper on the front or rear, any reason you installed it on the front?
Also my spindle had a gasket not sure if I should put it back on since the backing plate is not there
(I think that’s what it’s called) awesome video I don’t think you left anything out!
Thank you for the feedback! On some of the early A-body cars you will have some interference issues, so calipers will need to be installed on one side. On this car there was no problem on either side,, so just decided to install on the front. Install should be identical on rear of spindle.
As far as the gasket goes, I'm pretty sure it isn't necessary. I don't remember installing one, but it has been a while since we did this.
Thanks again!
Where did you get the suspension kit with the spindle and everything I'm looking to get my front suspension set up with control arms before installing this kit
Also will stock suspension work with this kit or did you have to Frankenstein a bunch of pieces together?
The suspension kit is from UMI. It is their GM A-body Stage 2 kit. Summit sells the spindles.
Yes, stock suspension will work with this kit.
www.umiperformance.com/home/product/1964-1967-gm-a-body-handling-package-stage-2/
www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-ck1000-1/make/chevrolet/model/chevelle/year/1967
those look like the rear calipers not the front set. is that right?
This is definitely the front set. Wilwood produces these so you can mount them on either side of the spindle, depending on your set-up. We just mounted them on the fwd side vs the rear.
@@midatlanticcustoms thanks for the quick response! I'm helping a friend, just got the instructions, had him send me links to what he ordered so i can sort rear from front. noticed the front has smaller pads but four pistons but the rear has unusually larger pads with only 2 pistons.
Yeah, I would double check part #s. Wilwood makes lots of different variations of these, and it's easy to mix them up!
Did you run a washer and shim you front of the bolt ??? If so did that help with the spacing for the brake pads????
Yes we did run a shim, but it didn't change the brake bad mounting
One pad had a lil play on 1 side is that going to be a issues for me and when i add more shim to fill the gap the other was tight but here the thing they go in nice i just have a lil play
A little play shouldn't be an issue, as long as it isn't excessive
@midatlanticcustoms ok thanks I was a little worried
@@midatlanticcustoms great video very detailed that helps alot
Great video bro very detail i love it ? Did you have the cut the spindle due to i think i might have the cut mine 78 inpala landeu
Thanks! Nope, did not have to cut the spindles
Did you run the same stud or did you go longer???
Same studs
Did yo have to Modify the spindle great video I have the same set up I wish I could find a video for my b body
Thanks! Nope, this is factory style spindle and no modifications required. Just can't run anything smaller than 15" wheel with this set-up. Some 14" may work.
What spec master cylinder bore size etc ?
Details on disc brake kit: www.wilwood.com/brakekits/BrakeKitsProdFront?itemno=140-10996-DR
We're using wilwood's master cylinder with this kit. You can check them out on their website above.
Hello im doing the same exact set-up got a quick question do you use red or blue loctite for each set up such as the bolts for the hub as well as the adapter plate and rotor
Things that you won't be servicing regularly (wheel hub adapter brackets, spindle bolt nuts, etc) you can use the red loc-tite. The other serviceable items (caliper bolts) it's best to use blue loc-tite. Hope this helps.
All man thanks for the quick response that helps alot been watching your video step by step and it's helping alot yours is the best I've seen on TH-cam that even i can understand appreciate it👍
@@dewaynemitchell3931 thank you for the support, and glad the videos are helping! The feedback is greatly appreciated
@@midatlanticcustomsgot another quick question if you can help on the black rotors it's an arrow on each of them if you're facing them one would be going clockwise and the other counter clockwise so would the clockwise arrow go on the passenger side rotor and the counter clockwise go on the driver's side right
@@dewaynemitchell3931 yes, that would make sense. I've seen different companies set it up in different ways. What is the part # for the kit you are installing ?
calliper bracket on the wrong side ? and bleeders need to go up, caliper on the rear side towards the back
Calipers have bleeders on both ends, so they can be installed in either configuration. The brackets are in the correct orientation. Check the assembly instructions here: www.wilwood.com/BrakeKits/BrakeKitsProdFront?itemno=140-10996-DR
Calipers should be on back side of spindle. Firewall side, not tie rod side
@@gaslightapparel2443 direct from wilwood's manual: "*NOTE: Some applications for this kit have the steering arm to the rear of the spindle and others to the front. Also, some applications have room to mount the bracket and caliper on the steering arm side of the spindle while the steering arm may interfere in other applications. The brackets in this kit may be mounted on either the front or rear side of the spindle."
Where you get spindles
Summit has them: www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-ck1000-1/make/chevrolet/model/chevelle/year/1967
What size socket for the studs ???
Don't have it handy, but hopefully you got it figured out
Yup I got it thanks
What exact kit was this?
The Wilwood Part # for the kit is: 140-10996-DR
What is the part number for the hole kit thank you
140-10996-DR
Thanks
Can't wait to see the car love the chevy have 70 grand prix in process of restoration of it
Spindle factory or other
We replaced the spindle before we installed this kit. The OEM spindle had a large amount of wear at the bearing interface.
Nice video but man 😢 did them backwards
Direct from wilwood's manual: "The brackets in this kit may be mounted on either the front or rear side of the spindle."