Wednesday, February 2, 2011

1955-1957 Chevrolet Dynalite BIG Brake Front Hub Kit Assembly

Installation of this kit should ONLY be performed by persons experienced in the installation and proper operation of disc brake systems. Before assembling the Wilwood front disc brake kit, double check the following items to ensure a trouble-free installation.
• Make sure this is the correct kit to match the exact make and model year of the vehicles spindle (i.e., hubs for a 1955 Chevrolet spindle will not fit a 1982 spindle).
• Verify the hub stud pattern in this kit (5 x 4.50 or 5 x 4.75) matches the stud pattern of the vehicles wheels.
• Verify wheel clearance, see Figure 2.
• Inspect the package contents against the parts list to ensure that all components and hardware are included.
Disassembly Instructions:
• Disassemble the original equipment front brakes: Raise the front wheels off the ground. Support the front suspension by placing jack stands under the lower control arms. The lower control arms MUST be supported. The vehicle’s weight must be on jack stands and not supported by a car jack or hoist. Remove the center cap, cotter pin, nut lock and the wheel bearing nut and washer. Save the wheel bearing nut and nut lock. Remove the brake drum and hub assembly, including the wheel bearings. Disconnect the brake hoses from the brake line at the body. Remove the two upper backing plate retaining nuts and bolts. Remove the two lower ball joint to spindle nuts and bolts. The backing plate, spindle and ball joint will now separate. Remove the brake backing plate and shoes as an assembly. Reinstall the front ball joint bolt and nut. Do not tighten at this time. Do not reinstall the rear bolt and nut.

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