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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 165 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 165 | Since my front clip is off, decided to try to upgrade my bearings (already bought and received them last year) from the ball bearings to the tapered bearings. Also decided to switch out the brake shoes to disk while I have the clip off. However, looking at the prices for the kits ($400+) seem to be A WHOLE LOT MORE expensive than the rotors, calipers, braces, spacers and bolts would cost if bought separately. Already found out the master cylinder, brace and proportion valve is cheaper buying separate than their "kits". Does anyone know what years I would look for the above parts? BTW, the spindles are original, and is a six(6) lug (if that matters). Did I miss anything?
Any and all help or suggestions would be appreciated.
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Stewart2
1955.1 3100
Both Owner and P/U have lots of miles, lots of history and need LOTS of TLC
Jack of several trades and experiences; Master of none
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 5,684 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 5,684 | Kits almost always cost more than sourcing parts separately. You're paying for convenience and not always getting the best quality parts that you might get if you chose the parts yourself from your preferred suppliers.
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)
1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1956 Cadillac Sixty Special Fleetwood (The Godfather) | 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado (The Purple Knif) | 1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe | 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 165 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 165 | Never mind. Went ahead and bought the kit from Brothers (Holley).
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Stewart2
1955.1 3100
Both Owner and P/U have lots of miles, lots of history and need LOTS of TLC
Jack of several trades and experiences; Master of none
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