Before we go any further, let's take a look at the Master Power brakes. For the front we used PN DB1780PHP, which comes with the following: 12-inch vented, crossdrilled/ slotted rotors, dual-piston aluminum calipers and pads, caliper brackets, 7-inch dual-diaphragm power booster, master cylinder, combination valve kit, spindles, stainless steel brake hoses and brackets, bearings/seals/dust caps, hardware dust shields, and multi-pattern aluminum hubs. The rear brake kit (PN DB1746BHPR) includes the following: 12-inch multi-pattern cross-drilled/slotted vented rotors, aluminum calipers with pads, caliper brackets, brake hoses, parking brake cables, and hardware. Now that both A-arms are in place, the spring comes next. It helped to have a few extra guys at the shop stand on the frame when the springs were compressed And installed.Now that both A-arms are in place, the spring comes next. It helped to have a few extra g The Master Power brake kit came with dust shields, so we used them. On the rotor's backside there's a bracket that bolts onto the spindle, and that bracket is what holds the calipers in place. In this photo both the bracket and calipers are being installed.On the rotor's backside there's a bracket that bolts onto the spindle, and that bracket is Afterward, the 12-inch rotor's aluminum hub and bearings are installed. If you've done disc brakes more than once, the procedure is rather straightforward, and this brake kit is no exception.Afterward, the 12-inch rotor's aluminum hub and bearings are installed. If you've done dis The dualpiston aluminum calipers are completely installed along with the braided brake lines, which are also supplied in the kit.The dualpiston aluminum calipers are completely installed along with the braided brake lin The disc/disc proportioning valve also provided by Master Power fits beautifully with the Classic Tube brake lines that we had already installed. I must say it was nice having all the lines pre-bent and shipped to us from Classic Tube; installing the brake and fuel lines was not a problem.The disc/disc proportioning valve also provided by Master Power fits beautifully with the After the springs, the Performance Online sway bar is next. Finishing up the last of the suspension pieces, we used these heavy-duty Performance Online tie rods and sleeves in the front.Finishing up the last of the suspension pieces, we used these heavy-duty Performance Onlin Once we finished with the front brakes, we moved to the back to finish up the rear by installing the Performance Online springs.Once we finished with the front brakes, we moved to the back to finish up the rear by inst We are using the OE rear control arms, and Performance Online has sway bars specifically for use with them. A mounting plate installs in the control arms, and the sway bar bolts right to it.We are using the OE rear control arms, and Performance Online has sway bars specifically f The Performance Online tie rods, combined with the Moog centerlink and steering arm, should just about take care of everything in the front of the El Camino frame.The Performance Online tie rods, combined with the Moog centerlink and steering arm, shoul « | 1 | 2 | 3 | » | View Full Article By Mike Harrington Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
