Classic/Antique Car Repair: Converting Drum breaks to disk breaks.., chevrolet corvair, labour cost

Question
QUESTION: I have a 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Monza that I'm slowly getting help to restore. I'm not a mechanic and my friend is being really patient with this project..what would I need to to to convert the drum breaks to disk? And is it possible or a good idea to change the breaks to disk all the way around?

ANSWER: Victoria,

Sorry but labour cost can be anyones guess.
I only gave price on parts, that cost does not flux much however in terms of labour it always depends on if you have favours to trade etc


Mike

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QUESTION: What parts would I need to make the conversion?

Answer
Victoria

Don't think that, because they did not come from the factory with disc brakes, they lack stopping power. The servo-assisted four-wheel cast-iron drums stop the Corvair with aplomb; the 9.5 x 2-inch front and 9.5 x 2.5-inch rear brakes, which were shared with heavier 1964-1972 GM A-body cars, offered 168.9 square inches of effective lining and 268.6 inches of swept drum area. Upgrading to metallic brake linings is easy, and if you insist on fade-resistant disc brakes, conversion kits are on the market, please follow link.

http://www.corvairunderground.com/govair/page6.htm


Mike:)