1957 Chevy Power Disc Brake Conversion. Budget Restoration EP. 10

Finally time to start bolting on new parts. Out with the old front drum brakes and in with some new discs as well as new brake master and booster. #57chevy #trifive #bornfreebuilds

[@bruddahj3323]

Nice video

[@brucesahroian1482]

57 Chevy!!!! I know a hell of a lot about these cars!!!! 18 years I had my 4 door hardtop. Trying to fix one of these cars is hard to do "ECONOMICALLY!" As far as the brakes go, I started with a front disc, rear drum set up from Speedway! worked ok for several years! But!!!! When I did a full front and rear disc conversion with pre bent SS brake lines featuring Willwood components sourced from Pirate Jack! Thats when I decided that any future additions would be "high end" components that install value in the car! Guess what??? it worked!! when I sold my 57 I got way more cash than taking it to a auction! The New Owner tried to get my price down but its components it was built with "spoke for the price I was asking!!!! Noi sense working your brains out and not getting as much value into the project as possible!!!

[@canadian7494]

Great video I’m going to tackle a brake conversion this weekend.

[@MagaRickn]

Looking good! I understand your excitement in getting stuff bolted on the car. My 56 sat for over 25 years. I started on it last year. Got a long way to go, but it's in a new air conditioned/heated shop, so I have no excuses any more! Well, except that I am old and getting poorer by the day! ;) FYI, I used 15" Mags off an S10 Pickup, think it might have been 4wd. Fit perfect, and look good.

[@stevengullison410]

Good evening, You are doing a dam fine job.Steve from Nb Canada

[@bornfreebuilds]

Thanks Steve

[@mark-cw5qx]

This guy does better than Danny speed s shop

[@jefferythomas2718]

Looking good.

[@ronaldfarmer1208]

Nice progress !

[@danieltuttle2361]

Man that looks so good!

[@bornfreebuilds]

Thanks guy. UPS has been by every day this week with parts. Super pumped to get this thing back going.

[@garylamb4777]

She's coming together quickly

[@bornfreebuilds]

Thanks!

[@robertnicholas1255]

Yea! yer back. Cheers

[@roberta.orasjr.1596]

I wonder if that high gloss on the dash area might cause some trouble when driving in daytime sun? But man, your 57 is coming along great! I'm glad I stumbled upon your channel relatively early on in your project, great content~~ still have a couple of vids too watch....all the best!

[@bornfreebuilds]

Thanks!

[@wwmw51]

You said 235s in the rear on 15x8. 215s in the front on 15x7 but; what width 60 75 or what thanks again.

[@fasttimestr]

Great video, a few questions, what are the rotors and calipers? D52 calipers and 11 inch rotors (1 inch thick?).. I'm not a mechanic, just wondering when you first put the calipers on, are they supposed to rub the rotor? How free should the rotor spin? Thanks again

[@bornfreebuilds]

Thanks! I am not sure the model of rotor or caliper. It’s a kit from Speedway Motors that converts it to basically late model Chevy brakes. They slightly touch the rotor, but not enough to prohibit it from free spinning

[@wwmw51]

I am having the same problem with tthe 14" wheels wwhat size wheels and tires did you go with 15's I'm sure but; what size front & rear. thanks

[@wwmw51]

are they 60's or 70's wide thanks@@bornfreebuilds

[@bornfreebuilds]

255/60 in rear and 215/70 in the front

[@wwmw51]

What tool did you use to bend the lines I have 3/16 lines. thanks

[@bornfreebuilds]

Tubing bender from any parts store or harbor freight

[@wwmw51]

Did you change your Rear because you said earlier you had 235 on 15x8 in rear. Now your'e saying 255/60 thanks

[@johnkelly6942]

What was the name of the orange color? Factory color?

[@bornfreebuilds]

Hugger orange from 60s and 70s GM