by "19JRC99" (19jrc99)
Published 06/08/2017 at 11:59
by "19JRC99" (19jrc99)
Published 06/08/2017 at 11:59
Tags: Camaro
STARS: 1
Took it to the first show of the year after getting the shocks on it, and...
MY GOD. If you even touched the pedal, it was veering to the left. The shifter’s still a pile of garbage, too.
On the bright side, Pappaw had the bright idea to actually check the temp gauge and the flow of the radiator.
Gauge is off by 12 degrees (That’s Fahrenheit) and flows just fine. So at least the cooling system isn’t as scary as we thought. I may swap to discs. I know it’s a great idea and endless benefits, I just don’t know if we can afford it right now.
"crowmolly" (crowmolly)
06/08/2017 at 12:01, STARS: 6
Adjust your drums, yo.
And if the brake flex hoses are old, replace ‘em.
"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
06/08/2017 at 12:04, STARS: 0
We’re definitely going to check them. I wouldn’t mind keeping the drums if only for the fact that I don’t have $800 for a good kit. I don’t know how old the hoses are.
"crowmolly" (crowmolly)
06/08/2017 at 12:10, STARS: 2
You can do a disc update on an F/X body for way less than that if you don’t want Wilwood or Baer stuff.
You can get the spindles and backing plates used for $50 or so. Rest of the stuff is available from your local NAPA.
"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
06/08/2017 at 12:11, STARS: 0
Oh, really?
Hmmm, perhaps I need to do a bit more research.
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
06/08/2017 at 12:27, STARS: 2
Drums can stop good but they only have one good stop in them then you have to let them cool down.
"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
06/08/2017 at 12:30, STARS: 1
It’s an in-town cruiser. Never sees much traffic time, really.
"Funktheduck" (funktheduck)
06/08/2017 at 13:31, STARS: 0
Hate drums. Replaced all the soft brake lines and one hard line on my truck. Pain
"415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)" (415s30)
06/08/2017 at 14:28, STARS: 1
I put disks on the back of the Z, best decision. I go on the coast roads and over the mountain so it’s a big deal, in town I guess it wouldn’t matter too much.
"Lokiparts" (lokiparts)
06/08/2017 at 14:57, STARS: 0
I can vouch for this too. I had a friend do this on his ‘68 and it only cost him a few hundred dollars for everything. Honestly his Camaro is pretty dumpy but hey at least its got disc brakes! lol
"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
06/08/2017 at 15:34, STARS: 0
I bet that car is in better shape than mine! Looks nice!