68-72 Nova front disc brakes

Ken Haase · 06-03-2009, 12:08 PM

Rick, I'm pretty sure that all late '60's and early '70's A & F body drum brake spindles are the same, and are forged steel. Most, if not all, factory disc spindles are cast steel and incorporate the steering arms. My point being, drum stuff is a little lighter, stronger, and should fit.

I used '68 Cutlass drum spindles on my '79 Malibu and the corresponding Aerospace brake kit. I think the only thing I had to do was use a washer under the nut for the outer tie rod so it wouldn't bottom out. That was due to a slightly longer stud on the tie rod. The forged steering arms are a little shorter but that has presented no problems. Unless you plan on autocross or lots of parallel parking. Other people have driven my car and weren't aware of any difference.

Don't anybody hesitate to correct any wrong info.
Ken

06-03-2009, 12:08 PM	#6
Ken Haase Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 233 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 68-72 Nova front disc brakes Rick, I'm pretty sure that all late '60's and early '70's A & F body drum brake spindles are the same, and are forged steel. Most, if not all, factory disc spindles are cast steel and incorporate the steering arms. My point being, drum stuff is a little lighter, stronger, and should fit. I used '68 Cutlass drum spindles on my '79 Malibu and the corresponding Aerospace brake kit. I think the only thing I had to do was use a washer under the nut for the outer tie rod so it wouldn't bottom out. That was due to a slightly longer stud on the tie rod. The forged steering arms are a little shorter but that has presented no problems. Unless you plan on autocross or lots of parallel parking. Other people have driven my car and weren't aware of any difference. Don't anybody hesitate to correct any wrong info. Ken