NC1968Riviera Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Has anyone recently installed this kit on their second generation Riviera? https://www.performanceonline.com/1966-69-buick-riviera-wildcat-lesabre-front-disc-brake-conversion-kit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 (edited) Why not find a donor car and install a factory setup? Edited January 20, 2022 by RivNut (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 43 minutes ago, RivNut said: Why not find a donor car and install a factory setup? I believe, at this point, finding a DB donor car is easier said than done. I could be wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 (edited) Yeah, the 68 I recently sold had the front disc. Brake option (about 6% of production had) and I had another whole set off a GS. The problem is even if you found an original, if anything went bad that is not reproduced, you’d be screwed. Frankly IMO, the giant quality drums on the Rivieras are substantial and not worth upgrading. I would just keep original, yet I understand that’s not really what you are asking. Good luck on the Riviera adventure! Edited January 20, 2022 by Chimera (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 6 hours ago, NC1968Riviera said: I believe, at this point, finding a DB donor car is easier said than done. I could be wrong though. You are correct Tom 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyB1966GS Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Mike S: Did you do the conversions yet? I am in a similar situation with my '66 Riv GS; can't find any decent aluminum drums and the cast iron drums are chinese. Looking at all options also. Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Put a want add for good used aluminum drums. Tom T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 16 minutes ago, RoyB1966GS said: Mike S: Did you do the conversions yet? I am in a similar situation with my '66 Riv GS; can't find any decent aluminum drums and the cast iron drums are chinese. Looking at all options also. Thanks. Roy, No I have not pulled the trigger on this option yet. There are a couple of vendors that advertise in the Riview for aluminum drum brake relining. The last time I check this option, one vendor had some rebuilt drums that were ~$400 each. Relining services cost about the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) Check the website for J&G to get an idea of their services. www.jgrelining.com to see what they offer. In 1966, Buick finned drums have 90 fins rather than the 45 as found on the 65 and earlier drums but otherwise they’re all the same. Edited April 1, 2022 by RivNut (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyB1966GS Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Yes, that's what I'm finding as well. I have one extra aluminum drum that I picked up about 20 years ago (I have owned my Riv for 51 years) but would still need to mic it for usability. Looking to see which conversion kit would be the best if I have to go that way. Roy (ROA # 286) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyB1966GS Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Ed: Thanks. I have J&G Relining on my research list to contact. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, RoyB1966GS said: Ed: Thanks. I have J&G Relining on my research list to contact. Roy I edited my previous post about the finned drums. If you have to find drums to be relined, make sure you get 66 or later drums and check to see that no fins have been damaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 26 minutes ago, RivNut said: I edited my previous post about the finned drums. If you have to find drums to be relined, make sure you get 66 or later drums and check to see that no fins have been damaged. Better edit the edit.... Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 1 hour ago, RoyB1966GS said: Mike S: Did you do the conversions yet? I am in a similar situation with my '66 Riv GS; can't find any decent aluminum drums and the cast iron drums are chinese. Looking at all options also. Thanks. Roy, Pretty sure I have a pair of NORS cast iron front drums,, made in USA, marketed by Wagner. Send me a PM if interested and I'll take a look Tom Mooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Fab Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Hi everyone! Has anybody already heard about these kits? https://discbrakeconversionkit.com/buick-riviera-front-and-rear-disc-brake-conversion-with-power-brake-booster-combo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Mister Fab said: Hi everyone! Has anybody already heard about these kits? https://discbrakeconversionkit.com/buick-riviera-front-and-rear-disc-brake-conversion-with-power-brake-booster-combo/ These are new to me. With the "Year" range so wide on the selection menu, I suspect these may be originally meant for other GM makes/models and not specific for Riviera. It will be interesting to see the feedback on these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Picture shows everything, and for the price, that should be included. If you read the description below, it says you get a list of part numbers to go buy rotors and pads. Looks like somebody knew more about building a website than the part that were put on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulldogDriver Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Google their address than look at the street view. Probably not a manufacturer. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Fab Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 I have contacted scarebird too, but they don't have parts for a full kit right now. I also checked Jamco, and sent them an email, but I got no answer from them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 ANYTHING by Jamco is JUNK!!!! Stay away, FAR AWAY. Tom T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted May 17, 2022 Author Share Posted May 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, telriv said: ANYTHING by Jamco is JUNK!!!! Stay away, FAR AWAY. Tom T. I can't offer an opinion on Jamco products being JUNK, but I did order some coil springs from them that were drop shipped from Coil Spring Specialties. I could have saved myself a few bucks if I had known that was their supplier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 2 hours ago, Mister Fab said: I have contacted scarebird too, but they don't have parts for a full kit right now. I also checked Jamco, and sent them an email, but I got no answer from them The only things that I got from Scarebird were the brackets. Everything else - rotors, calipers, disks, and hoses was sourced locally. I imagine that this list has been updated, but it tells you what to look for when going shopping at NAPA. I found a 76 Riviera in a salvage yard and cannibalized the entire brake system including the booster, master cylinder, distribution block, and lines from the m/c to the the distribution block. As with a lot of my projects, this one is still on the shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwedeDownUnderR63 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 (edited) You also have an Australian kit that, similar to Scarebird, need added parts that you can source in the USA. Have a look here, read carefully (select Buick Brakes). He has American references and I used his kit for my ‘63. He has kits from ‘63 to ‘70. http://mako.com.au Edited May 18, 2022 by SwedeDownUnderR63 (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71GS Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 On 5/17/2022 at 11:32 AM, NC1968Riviera said: I can't offer an opinion on Jamco products being JUNK, but I did order some coil springs from them that were drop shipped from Coil Spring Specialties. I could have saved myself a few bucks if I had known that was their supplier. Correct , coil springs specialties is where their springs come from. Not junk. I ordered mine from them knowing this, because at the time, they were a few bucks cheaper. I’ve also read about some poor customer service from them, but my experience was easy and positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoLo Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 On 5/16/2022 at 6:04 AM, Mister Fab said: Hi everyone! Has anybody already heard about these kits? https://discbrakeconversionkit.com/buick-riviera-front-and-rear-disc-brake-conversion-with-power-brake-booster-combo/ I was looking into this kit it has everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted December 29, 2022 Author Share Posted December 29, 2022 1 minute ago, BoLo said: I was looking into this kit it has everything If you use this kit please give your feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoLo Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 20 hours ago, NC1968Riviera said: If you use this kit please give your feedback. Ok i have a great mechanic I want to see what he’ll charge me to do the job I’ll keep y’all Posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Fab Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 On 12/29/2022 at 6:22 PM, NC1968Riviera said: If you use this kit please give your feedback. Hi! I finally bought a complete kit from Performance Online. I didn't install it yet, I still have a lot to do on the car https://www.performanceonline.com/1961-69-Buick-Riviera-Electra-Le-Sabre-and-Wildcat-Brake-Parts/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoLo Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 On 5/17/2022 at 1:58 PM, RivNut said: The only things that I got from Scarebird were the brackets. Everything else - rotors, calipers, disks, and hoses was sourced locally. I imagine that this list has been updated, but it tells you what to look for when going shopping at NAPA. I found a 76 Riviera in a salvage yard and cannibalized the entire brake system including the booster, master cylinder, distribution block, and lines from the m/c to the the distribution block. As with a lot of my projects, this one is still on the shelf. Hey RivNut would these same parts work on the 66 Rivi ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 1 hour ago, BoLo said: Hey RivNut would these same parts work on the 66 Rivi ? The Scarebird website shows a different bracket for the 1965 - 1970 Buicks, except 1965 Riviera. I don’t know what other components are needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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