Hello,
I just purchased a 67 Corvair, and had some brake questions.

Have any of you purchased caliper brackets from California Corvairs?
I just ordered brackets,(not due in 'til next week),but I am impatient to get started. I was curious what year S-10 rotors I need, so I can start machining the hubs.

Also, if anyone has any part numbers for brake hoses that they used.

Thanks, Eric

When you bought the kit, you should have asked them at CC to email you the instructions. That way you could get started. Now they won't open until Tuesday.

I just ordered a front disc brake kit online from Clarks Friday Morning. 2 hours later, I called and asked them to email me the instructions. 15 minuteslater I had them, so I could start getting hubs ready. Clark's is a complete kit, no running around to find any parts to complete tthe installation.

Anyway, here is the forward from the CC part number kit listed online with the instructions there, but very fuzzy. Good luck. You will have to get calipers, pads, hoses, bolts to secure calipers, bolts to secure bracket and spindle back to the suspension.

You might be able to find a way to get those instructions of their site, but I couldn't figure it out.

Al
Georgia

Last year, I did a front disc brake upgrade using Scarebird brackets and GM Metric (compatible) calipers. I would guess the California Corvair brackets are more of less equivalent. Here is my thread. If you have any questions, fell free to ask away.

[corvaircenter.com]

James
65 Corsa
SF Bay Area

Thanks so much for the responses.

I definitely should have inquired at the time, but I neglected to. The rotor year info is mostly what I needed, so I can bother my friend with a brake lathe tomorrow, while he is off.

I was sure I finally found and old car that didn't really need a brake upgrade. But, I only had it one day, when it started squeaking and darting, on my way home from the DMV. I forgot reliability is another one of the great things about discs. It also started leaking fuel and oil from the fuel pump, all over my amazingly clean engine bay.

I live in Summerville SC (Near Charleston). The car is a 4dr., but I bought anyway. It was too nice and had factory A/C that works. You definitely need that around here.

I will post pics, if I can figure out how.

Thanks, Eric

Here's a couple of pics.

Wow, those came out big.

Welcome and beautiful car!

Nice car. You are not too far away. I am near Savannah with my 2 1966 Corvairs.

I will start pulling front brake parts off my More Door on Tuesday. Probably get machine work done Wednesday.

Al
Georgia

Nothing wrong with a More Door. Here is Donna & my 1966 More Door, which I am putting the disc brake kit on. It is up for sale also.

Al
Georgia

You can get bearing and seals from Corvair vendors.

Or find other sources within your budget with the numbers in this link.

[corvaircenter.com]

Al
Georgia

This old post has the scarebird instructions and parts list shown. It was very useful when I did my upgrade

[corvaircenter.com]

James
65 Corsa
SF Bay Area

Cool car! When I did my conversion with Scarebird brackets last year, I bought these rotors. Granted they were cheaper before inflation, but they've worked well so far.

Daniel Atkinson
Tacoma, WA
65 Turbocharged Corsa



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 03/12/2023 09:53PM by 1966-Corsa-GT-180.

Erics67 Wrote:
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> Thanks so much for the responses.
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> I was sure I finally found and old car that didn't really need a brake upgrade. But, I only had it one day, when it started squeaking and darting, on my way home from the DMV. ....
> Thanks, Eric

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You did.
Corvairs are among the best stopping of any cars from the 1960s with the standard drum brakes.
The Late Model (which you have) has brakes that are the same as a Chevelle.

You have an "issue" with the original excellent brakes that can be repaired and get your Corvair back to stock original.

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Dan Davis ~ Pierce County, WA ~ CCF admin ~
CORSA +Corvairs NW + North Cascades Corvairs + Corvanatics
1966 Corsa Turbo coupe ~ ~ 1966 Corsa 140 Coupe ~ ~ 1965 Monza 140/4 Convertible Sierra Tan/Fawn ~ 1964 Monza Spyder Convertible ~ 1960 Monza Ermine White/Red PG ++ ~ 1965 Monza 140/4 CoupeEvening Orchid w/ ivory/black interior ~ 1962 Monza Wagon 102/4 ~ 1963 Rampside/Scamper ~ 1963 Red/Greenbrier ~ 1969 Ultra Van #468

Unless you have a right swerve issue when applying brakes like I have for 4 years and many times under the car replacing parts to no avail. New shoes. Honed cylinders with rebuild kits, new hoses, NOS drums and left adjusted to the max tight possible, blend several times to include watching flow from each cylinder and still right front brakes sooner than left. I gave up on the frustrating issue. Ibought the disc brake kit to resolve it, so my wife could drive it without wrecking the More Door before we sell it.

Al
Georgia

AWESOME! A 500 4 door with A/C. Who has one of those??? And a radio delete. I like it. We like it.
Welcome. Be sure to look into your local Corvair club as well as our mother club CORSA.

This is the car that was a no sale on BaT a couple weeks back. Welcome to the forum. I predict you will greatly enjoy this car.

[bringatrailer.com]

Dale Dewald
President - Corvanatics
Hancock, MI

Lane66m Wrote:
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> Unless you have a right swerve issue when applying brakes like I have for 4 years and many times under the car replacing parts to no avail. New shoes. Honed cylinders with rebuild kits, new hoses, NOS drums and left adjusted to the max tight possible, blend several times to include watching flow from each cylinder and still right front brakes sooner than left. I gave up on the frustrating issue. Ibought the disc brake kit to resolve it, so my wife could drive it without wrecking the More Door before we sell it.


Amen AL. several years now, all new twice, except mine stops no hands until you drive about 15 minutes or so. I'm getting old, its getting old. Hope this fixes it for you.

J.O.

65 Corsa Turbo Vert
79 Honda XL 500S
69 Honda CL 160 D
2010 BMW F 650 GS
2003 Bounder 36D
2023 KIA K5 GT/GT1 turbo-AKA ZIPPY II (wife,s car)
69 Newport Holiday Sailboat
Baja 150 dune buggy cart
Coleman HS 500 UTV
2016 KIA Sorento SXL Turbo

Bethlehem,Pa

I hope. The only thing I didn't do was blow out the front lines line from the bulkhead fitting to the wheel cylinders. I will blow out the hard lines this time and inspect the left hard line for any kinks and crimps.

Al
Georgia

With the Russel speed bleeders I just use my fingertips on the brake pedal. If there were any resistance I would feel it.

J.O.

65 Corsa Turbo Vert
79 Honda XL 500S
69 Honda CL 160 D
2010 BMW F 650 GS
2003 Bounder 36D
2023 KIA K5 GT/GT1 turbo-AKA ZIPPY II (wife,s car)
69 Newport Holiday Sailboat
Baja 150 dune buggy cart
Coleman HS 500 UTV
2016 KIA Sorento SXL Turbo

Bethlehem,Pa