1956 Cadillac Disc Brake Conversion Part 1: Caddy Daddy Front Disc & Dual MC Brake Kit How To

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[@scuff433]

10 YEARS ! wow I remember watching the video of you pulling it out of the weeds, had no idea it's been that long

[@dadsvespa]

Can't believe its been 10 years!!! Nice conversion kit.

[@archstanton9206]

Nice to see the Cad again, I have been around long enough to remember when you got it, and all the trials you went through with one engine "builder"...a long time ago. Looks like a nice brake kit. I am an old guy and watched my Dad who was a HD mechanic/machinist and he did side jobs at home. He traded a 52 MG TD for a very nice 56 Sedan a lot like yours. I remember riding in it.....The reason for those pins in the lower bolts is probably the fact that the steering arms are bolted to the spindle through them.

[@markbaker8004]

Caliper in front does add to nose dive under braking due to rotation of rotor when it interacts with the brake pads. I prefer mine trailing so there is a lifting force and less dive, but some cars stop better with leading position. Rear caliper in leading position reduces lift under braking. I think later vettes were set up this way. Lovin the 56! Good upgrade.

[@richardmcmanus2087]

As an old guy from down under it's a complement watching you update your brakes with the family inmind🎉🎉

[@terencemahoney7073]

Good to see the Caddy again. One thing I like about your videos is that you work and make decisions the same way I do. Bolt in swap and keeping your original wheel/tire combo makes the most sense. Also great to see a younger family man interested in these classics. Love the 'Vettes too.

[@kensherwood4866]

Welcome back Caddy, memories of you working on this so long ago, on your Mum's drive if I remember right? Looking forward to more Caddy videos

[@brokenbonegarage8910]

Good job Ben, originality is nice, but even Jay Leno wont hesitate to install modern brake system or clutches on his antique treasures. Because he drives them! Makes those old cars much more enjoyable.

[@tcuker6819]

Love to see the Cadillac sessions! My first car was a 52 Cadillac Series 62. Boy, did I love that car.

[@Jflux69]

Good to see her again.

[@Jeff_Pendleton]

Good decision to upgrade the brakes. You never know when you will need them!

[@JamesAllmond]

Stopping is good...One of my Urals is an older one, with drum brakes all the way around. It does not stop well, but slows down really good!

[@tonikollmann7342]

She is back, thanks for this !😅

[@rjs2005]

There's keeping a classic original, and then there's safety functions that should be updated to modern standards- brakes are the latter without question. You hit the right balance between as GM designed and built that Caddy and improving it for better usability. Great to see the Caddy getting some video time!

[@richxts1357]

Welcome back Ben, looks like a well-made brake kit! Thanks for the video. I've been watching your videos for years.

[@okc557]

Good to see you again, you've got me into 56 cadillac

[@nelsonschmitz5882]

10 years...Amazing.

[@snappybonesify]

I use to own a 69 Buick Electra. Had all drum brakes and I just never liked them. I finally did a conversion on it and I fell in love with the car all over again. Night and day difference.

[@eddiebelvedere2400]

Looking forward to part 2 Ben.

[@dendkmac]

Awesome Ben glad to see the conversion, will give me tips if I decide to do my 49!

[@jmcdowell1972]

That wind is really pounding there!

[@tcwascawy1]

As ever kudos! You are always entertaining and insightful, not to mention remarkably proficient with machines older than you are. The 56 is a beauty (electric wipers yet?) and my dream car would be a 1957 Coupe DeVille. Owned 3 Caddys myself a 1978 Sedan De Ville, a 1981 Seville and a 1988 Coupe DeVille, none of which inspired me like your '56. Keep up the great work and best to the family and yourself.

[@railtrolley]

Electric wpers video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqTZgoSZppmbhqc

[@snoopu2601]

Those look exactly like the disc break set up for my Chevy made a big difference in stopping, from having only one shoe break working to having both breaks working.

[@glenharper3136]

That's a cool old Caddy!

[@emmetthaynesjr8897]

Dude the Caddy is back. Great great video

[@jack002tuber]

Spray brake clean on the disk, it will have stuff on it. Nice conversion. On to the rest now.

[@kenwood7095]

If you need to make a panic stop straight is good.

[@adamwest4987]

When upgrading BE SURE to have the NEW Disc Brake Caliper bleed screw on the top side. Sound intuitieve, but if it is on the lower side, you can never get ALL the air out of it when bleeding.

[@snoopu2601]

I remember when you picked this car up year's ago. I was wondering what happen to it. Yeah they have break conversion kits. I did my 1947 Chevy Coupe that way. From 6 lug to 5 lug

[@garyporter516]

I love 56 Cadillacs and have watched all your videos from back in the days when you were in town . I know paint is expensive but I like them bone stock. How did you become such a good mechanic? You also stated many videos ago that you would install the autronic eye from one of your parts cars. I guess you are busy with your Corvette business and your growing family. Love your new garage.

[@thequietestengine]

Just did a front disc brake conversion myself for my Edsel, very wise choice. You going to be keeping the old wheels on it or swapping out for something more muscle-themed? Watching your vid makes me realize I needed a tripod when I filmed mine, ah well we live and learn. Looking forward to part 2!

[@JackBWatkins]

I think if you are going to regularly drive an old car you should upgrade the brakes and the cooling system. I love the Caddy.

[@ryangarciaa21]

Fantastic video Ben

[@eaglefit8239]

Great walk thru video ..

[@philipstreechon4523]

Hi Ben look this up (Fastenal TORQUE-TENSION REFERENCE GUIDE).

[@TimTurner115]

Nice job . Good looking system. If the bleed screw is up you have it on right.

[@kurtmans4284]

Just a thought...but you should hang some sound deadening panels up so its not so echoy in there

[@TheCorvetteBen]

You are welcome to come hang all the panels you like. It’s a automotive shop, not a movie studio

[@asteverino8569]

Thanks for another Caddie video. Good idea to convert to discs.

[@SSmith-fm9kg]

Always wanted to see how a conversion was done. Thanks!

[@rustyrobinson8027]

Thanks for the upload

[@scottmaz4063]

Great job Ben, love that caddy.

[@charleselertii6187]

Thank You Ben! Love these videos. Chuck in Florida

[@gretnagreenweddings8135]

Still waiting for part 2 with master cylinder swap !!!! My 1958 is waiting plz part 2

[@jimroy969]

Are the calipers, pads , rotors and bearings readily available at parts stores ? Do they cross reference to a 2wd truck/van etc ? Modified tools needed for the pins dosen't look to promising for future repairs. Most mods I do on older cars are for reliability and simplicity. Enjoy your videos.

[@americanrambler4972]

Hi Ben. Good to see another video on the Cadillac. She’s a grand old classy lady. Disk brake upgrade? YES! Question. Are we going to see the trunnion bushings in the spindle renewed any time soon? The upper spindle/wishbone (control arm) joint look to be excessively loose and wobbly. Can’t be good for steering feel and tire wear.

[@jeffmac3071]

It was great to see the caddy. Was that wind noise in the background?

[@DanTheManIOM]

hmmn, I am so curious as to what is on my 56. I have a booster similar to this and found some part that said BENDIX in the trunk.

[@snoopu2601]

The company I bought my disc breaks from I called them and they told me directions over the phone, I think I sent a part back because it was damaged.

[@cabeza187]

Does Caddy Daddy give you the size of the pads so you can buy another set a local store when they wear down?

[@beatglauser9444]

Honestly I do not like those cars converted to modern brake systems. I drive my old GM cars with stock brakes for over 40 years and honestly I never had issues with the brakes except once when I started having brake fading after running down a steep curvy mountain road for over an hour and with 6 persons aboard. That was quite scary but noone realised the issue when I hardly made it around a very narrow turn. I am an old man and I am used to old vehicles. The oldest one I drove was from the late Fourties. And I drove Army trucks of the Early Fifties without power steering! Of course you have to adapt your driving style. Last month I drove an Alfa Romeo sportscar of the Midsixties. In spite of having diskbrakes rear and front compared to modern cars the brakes must be called lousy. But once you know that you must simply keep enough distance to the car in front of you.

[@jimwahl7827]

Glad to see no corvette.

[@buchmannray]

I think that hammer is a bit overkill

[@philipstreechon4523]

Nice kit but wrong nut, bolt and no directions come on Caddy Daddy I wonder what else is wrong.

[@CS-oe8og]

What in the world is making all of the noise in the background? It sounds like someone trying to replicate a thunderstorm with a piece of sheet metal?!? Or just trying to be noisy.

[@TheCorvetteBen]

That would be the wind rattling the roll up doors.

[@garyporter516]

Disagree with the disc brakes. The drumb brakes are adequate. Should have spent money on a paint job.

[@TheCorvetteBen]

You know what they say about opinions… disc brakes were $1500, worthwhile paint jobs are $10,000