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Come read about drapped spindles and disc breaks for 1958-1970 year chevys in this months featured tech article of Custom Rodder Magazine.
Spindles and Disk Breaks for 1958-1970 Chevys - Bow Tie Drop And Stop - CRM Tech
 A comparison of the CPP spindle...  A comparison of the CPP spindle (left) and stock spindle shows the higher pin, but otherwise similar design |  This is always a good time...  This is always a good time to swap in new ball joints if necessary. This car didn't need them, so the new spindle was simply bolted in place and torqued to the proper specs. |  The new spindle design utilizes...  The new spindle design utilizes bolt-on caliper brackets, which allows CPP to offer several styles and sizes of brake packages |  The aluminum hub assemblies...  The aluminum hub assemblies feature roller bearings and come pre-greased and sealed. Just unwrap one, slide it... |  ...onto the spindle, secure...  ...onto the spindle, secure with the supplied nut, and tap on a dust cap. |  The vehicle's stock steering...  The vehicle's stock steering arms bolt in place using the supplied countersunk Allen-head bolts,... |  ...which are necessary to...  ...which are necessary to provide adequate clearance for the brake rotors. |  Several different rotor options...  Several different rotor options can be had with the spindles. On this application, the owner opted for the style and performance of 13-inch drilled, slotted, and zinc-washed rotors. |  A couple of different caliper...  A couple of different caliper options are also available. The 12-inch rotor kit uses 1970-77 Camaro calipers, while the larger rotors employ these PBR calipers designed for C-15 pickups, which use twin 52mm pistons and can be had in a polished or standard black finish. |
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