Robnhood Posted June 6 Posted June 6 This is for a 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo with 15" Ralley rims and a QA suspension. This is what Bear Support (Cough Holley) Said I needed to convert my brakes to 4 wheel disk. https://www.baer.com/products/brake_kits/front_big_brake_kits/parts/4301550R https://www.baer.com/products/shop_by_spindle_or_axle/shop_by_axle_flange/10_12_bolt_c-clip/parts/4302517R https://www.baer.com/products/parts_and_accessories/master_cylinders/remaster_combo_kits/parts/6805203 I have a 12 bolt rear end. 1 1 Quote
GRAY 70 Monte Carlo Posted June 6 Posted June 6 Looks about right .I used another brand came with all that but also had brake booster lots of fun 1 Quote
72 Monte Carlo Posted June 6 Posted June 6 Did you ask the support rep how much of a commission they get from those way overpriced parts? 1 Quote
Robnhood Posted June 6 Author Posted June 6 3 minutes ago, 72 Monte Carlo said: Did you ask the support rep how much of a commission they get from those way overpriced parts? Actually, that is less than 1/2 what I was recommended to get if I was to purchase Wilwood brakes. 3 Quote
jft69z Posted June 6 Posted June 6 I used BAER front & rear discs on my Monte, but a different setup because I have 17" wheels. I was very impressed with their products, available documentation, and customer service. Wouldn't hesitate to use them again. I used the Wilwood on the Camaro, because I kept the 15' wheels on that one. 1 Quote
Scott S. Posted June 6 Posted June 6 I've been kind of curious about this topic.... Been tossing around the idea of going to an "OEM" caliper set up, Wilwood sells one for about $600.00 (can), but I can't find the equivalent from Baer..... I like the idea of the two piston unit. Do they sell them ??? And which one would be the better choice ?? 1 Quote
Robnhood Posted June 6 Author Posted June 6 25 minutes ago, Scott S. said: I've been kind of curious about this topic.... Been tossing around the idea of going to an "OEM" caliper set up, Wilwood sells one for about $600.00 (can), but I can't find the equivalent from Baer..... I like the idea of the two piston unit. Do they sell them ??? And which one would be the better choice ?? I am really not sure. i am still talking with them to get an idea of the differences as there has to be a reason why Wilwood is twice as much. 1 Quote
cbolt Posted June 6 Posted June 6 I just spent roughly $2k to put Wilwood on all for corners. That includes the master, all the plumbing, brackets, calipers, pads, rear disks, proportioning valve, and the parking brake kit parts. Well worth it. I had a cheaper brand of 4 wheel disc brakes for a long time, but they never worked as well as I thought they should. It barely felt better than factory. Not that Baer would be a bad choice, but the difference in price seems minimal when you consider I also got a master and valve. 1 Quote
SPLATT71MC Posted June 7 Posted June 7 I have that set up minus the Baer MC. Everything fit nicely but I haven't finished installing everything to give any feedback on performance. 2 1 Quote
Robnhood Posted June 7 Author Posted June 7 10 hours ago, cbolt said: I just spent roughly $2k to put Wilwood on all for corners. That includes the master, all the plumbing, brackets, calipers, pads, rear disks, proportioning valve, and the parking brake kit parts. Well worth it. I had a cheaper brand of 4 wheel disc brakes for a long time, but they never worked as well as I thought they should. It barely felt better than factory. Not that Baer would be a bad choice, but the difference in price seems minimal when you consider I also got a master and valve. It has been a while since I priced it out, but this is what I was looking at for Wilwood. Quote
cbolt Posted June 7 Posted June 7 I wonder why my parts were so much cheaper? My local hot rod shop is the one who ordered the parts for me, and I was able to inspect everything after it arrived. Just checked my invoice, the parts total was $2120 and that included two DynaFlo mufflers. I didn't need anything but the Wilwood calipers for the front as my front rotors were suitable and in good shape, so maybe that is the difference? 2 Quote
Scott S. Posted June 7 Posted June 7 11 hours ago, cbolt said: I wonder why my parts were so much cheaper? My local hot rod shop is the one who ordered the parts for me, and I was able to inspect everything after it arrived. Just checked my invoice, the parts total was $2120 and that included two DynaFlo mufflers. I didn't need anything but the Wilwood calipers for the front as my front rotors were suitable and in good shape, so maybe that is the difference? Wilwood says everything fits, I'm just curious if Baer sells the same package. Quote
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