Product Summary

Front Position, 11 Inch Rotor Diameter, Natural

  • Bolts onto stock '55-'57 spindles with no machine work
  • Includes 11" rotors and 1969-72 GM calipers (7/16"-20 inlets)
  • Brake pads, bearings, seals, hoses, and hardware are included making this a complete bolt on kit
  • May not clear some 14" wheels

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Key Specs

MFG. Part #91031949
PositionFront
Wheel Bolt Pattern (in.)5x4.75 in.
Wheel Bolt Pattern (mm)5x120.65 mm
Rotor Diameter11 Inch
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Speedway Motors 91031949 Details

Just what's needed to update your classic Tri-Five Chevy! Eliminate those archaic ball bearings and gain first class stopping power all at once with this front disc brake conversion kit. Rotors and caliper brackets bolt onto your original spindles with no modification or machining required. Calipers mount to the front of the spindle.

This disc brake kit will increase the total front track width by 1-3/4" (7/8” per side).

  • Uses 11" rotors and 1969-72 GM calipers (7/16"-20 inlets)
  • May not clear some 14" wheels
  • Bolts onto stock '55-'57 spindles with no machine work
  • Includes rubber brake hoses

Speedway Motors 91031949 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #91031949
BrandSpeedway Motors
PositionFront
Wheel Bolt Pattern (in.)5x4.75 in.
Wheel Bolt Pattern (mm)5x120.65 mm
Rotor Diameter11 Inch
Rotor TypeVented
Caliper PistonsOne
Caliper FinishNatural
Parking Brake ProvisionNo
Minimum Recommended Wheel Diameter15 Inch
Rotor ShapeRound
Hardware IncludedYes
Rotor StylePlain Face
Front Rotor IncludedYes
Front Rotor Diameter11 Inch
Front Caliper IncludedYes
Rear Caliper IncludedNo
Front Spindles IncludedNo
Master Cylinder IncludedNo
Brake Booster IncludedNo
Brake Hoses IncludedYes
Rear Rotor IncludedNo
Bolt Pattern5 on 4.75"
FinishNatural
ColorNatural
Front Caliper FinishNatural
Front Caliper Piston Quantity1
GENERAL
Sold in QuantityKit
NotesIncludes rotors, bearings and seals, calipers, pads, brake hoses, brake tabs, and caliper brackets.
Rotor Thickness1.05"
Stud Diameter0.44"
Stud Length0.8"
Thread Pitch7/16"-20
Front Suspension TypeIFS
Rotor Material TypeCast Iron
Track Width Increase1.75"

Ratings & Reviews

4.8

46 Reviews

Overall Assessment

The customers consistently praised the product's quality, ease of installation and excellent fit. Many customers referred to the disc brake conversion kit as offering improved performance and stopping power. The kit's compatibility with vehicles such as '57 Belair and '55 Chevy received positive mentions. Repeat purchases and recommendations reflect high customer satisfaction. A few issues with installation were noticed but overall, customers were satisfied with the product's functionality and safety improvement. Some customers found the kit to be better value than similar products from competitors.

4.8

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Most Liked Positive Review

5.0

Disc brake kit

Great product, easy installation, perfect fit

Most Liked Negative Review

3.0

I would not buy this product again

Had to grind one bracket a bit to fit properly( right caliper bracket).wheels appear to be more than 7/8" out more from stock. Have to buy offset wheels now.

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Good kit

5.0

a month ago

55chevy11

Knoxville tn

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Fit good

Would Recommend

YES. YOU NEED TO TELL BRACKETS IS NOT INCLUDED!

5.0

3 months ago

BIG DADDY

T. KANSAS

Verified

BUIDING CAR NOT YET DRIVEABLE

Would Recommend

Fits well - clear instructions

4.0

4 months ago

Zimmy

Appleton WI

Verified

Installed a 57 Chevy 210. Instructions covered everything, definitely read through before installing. Had to drill new holes for cotter pins, that was th most difficult part. Bearing are from China. If you want to paint the calipers they will need to be scuffed first.

Would Recommend

Good product for the money.

5.0

8 months ago

Mike

Birmingham Alabama

Verified

We had a hard time finding what we needed on a pieced together 55 build we purchased however finding this was a godsend. Very good product for the money

Would Recommend

Great product worked perfect

5.0

a year ago

Disk brakes

Ionia Iowa

Verified

Economical conversation for tri five. Worked great. Good product

Would Recommend

I'd buy it again

5.0

a year ago

Grease R

Eden prairie mn

Verified

Good fit on one side,other welded wrong. Speedway sent out another worked great!

Would Recommend

This brake kit fit like a glove .

5.0

a year ago

Pappy

Waynesboro Mississippi

Verified

Great fit. easy too install. Kit came complete with everything down to the carter keys. I would highly recommend this product to anyone.

Would Recommend

Yes

5.0

a year ago

Chuck

Chicago, Illinois

Verified

I like the product very much and it fit my car with an easy installation

Would Recommend

Would definitely buy again.

5.0

a year ago

Pops

Idaho

Verified

Installed on my '55 Chevy, a much needed upgrade for it.

Would Recommend

I would buy again

5.0

2 years ago

Car

Pa

Verified

Great product

Would Recommend

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Questions & Answers

22 Questions18 Answers

Will this kit work with drop spindles 91034923?

by John Doe

a year ago

1 answer

What size stud hole is the rotors?

by Greg

3 years ago

1 answer

how long are the included brake hoses?

by Tony

3 years ago

1 answer

Are these available with a 4.5 bolt pattern by chance?

by Keith

7 years ago

1 answer

What about the wheel bearing? Are they new tapered style or the original style?

by Joshua

7 years ago

3 answers

Will these work on a1957 Pontiac Chieftain

by Jack

8 years ago

1 answer

Does the mounting bracket for the calipers mount to the front of the spindle? So that when mounting the caliper to the rotor in would be in the front and not the rear

by Cuz

8 years ago

2 answers

I have a 1955 chevy 210 with early 14x6 torque thrust d wheels. my question is if the calipers in your kit are the smaller metric ones will the clear these wheels? THANKS

by nub

8 years ago

1 answer

I have a 1957 belair wagon. Can you tell me if I will need to replace my original spindles in order to install this disc brake upgrade. If so, what do you recommend? Thanks.

by Jeff

8 years ago

6 answers

I have a 1956 Belair with stock brakes and master cylinder. Do you sell a disc brake conversion kit for the rear as well?

by Opie

9 years ago

1 answer

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