Thread: 57 Olds rear brake parts needed.

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I need everything for the brakes. Shoes, springs, ebrake stuff! Or does anyone know if there is a kit to adapt disc brakes to this?

There's a cheap and easy way to do it, but it does require redrilling your axles for 5 on 4 1/2" bolt circle... Maybe somebody else knows of a way to do it and retain the existing wheel pattern...

Back when these were the rear axle of choice for drag cars, didn't someone like Airheart make disc brakes for this setup? I think I remember seeing these.

Don

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

There's a cheap and easy way to do it, but it does require redrilling your axles for 5 on 4 1/2" bolt circle... Maybe somebody else knows of a way to do it and retain the existing wheel pattern...

Well come on Dave! Dont leave me hangin!! Whats the cheap and easy way.. I can have the axles drilled!

Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

Back when these were the rear axle of choice for drag cars, didn't someone like Airheart make disc brakes for this setup? I think I remember seeing these.

Don

found a co. on ebay selling wilwood disc brake kits but at almost $700 I gotta think about it Also found a co. in the Hemmings motor news that sells most everthing (except the star adjuster and ebrake parts) but he want almost $500 and dosnt know when he will be gettin more drums. Just gotta keep lookin for a spare axle somewhere I guess....

What parts are you looking for 58 is the same but probably no easier to find. I have a Hollander for 49/64

EBAY 250044175258 complete rear hurry 2 days left $100.

Originally Posted by cffisher

EBAY 250044175258 complete rear hurry 2 days left $100.

I checked it out and it looks like a good deal (depending on his reserve ) But he wont ship. I emailed him for more info. Hell, if the price is right, I'll buy it and just have him ship me the break parts! He can keep the rest!

Originally Posted by cffisher

What parts are you looking for 58 is the same but probably no easier to find. I have a Hollander for 49/64

Oh man, your have a Hollander?? I here thats worth its weight in gold! So does it say what other years or models are interchangeable with the 57 olds rear? 57 Chevy parts seem to be abundant, but cant find out if theyre interchangeable.....

PS...Is there a way to get a copy of the Hollander catalog? does anyone offer it on CD?

The book doesn't break down into springs and other small parts. The drums are one of they don't fit others part # 571054. Shoes are 11"x2 1/2" rear wheel cyl. 56 thru 58 part # 5456504-5.
I have a few old bendix books in the shop I'll check them in the AM
Hope this helps

Originally Posted by cffisher

The book doesn't break down into springs and other small parts. The drums are one of they don't fit others part # 571054. Shoes are 11"x2 1/2" rear wheel cyl. 56 thru 58 part # 5456504-5.
I have a few old bendix books in the shop I'll check them in the AM
Hope this helps

Thats a great help! thanks Charlie

My local parts store say parts are avaliable thru Wagner there hardware kit # is F19469 I don't know what all you need?

If you can't get it I should be able to or you can call the the parts store your self.. 269-435-4405