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1966 Chevy Truck - Early Classic Enterprises - 5 Lug Disc Brakes Install - 6-Lug To 5

1966 Chevy Truck Early Classic Enterprises Disc Brakes Bushing
Early Classic's front sway... 
   
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1966 Chevy Truck Early Classic Enterprises Disc Brakes Bushing
Early Classic's front sway bar uses Energy Suspension urethane bushings. Steve applied Energy Suspension's special goo to the bushings before fitting them to the sway bar.
1966 Chevy Truck Early Classic Enterprises Disc Brakes Sway Bar
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1966 Chevy Truck Early Classic Enterprises Disc Brakes Sway Bar
With the Energy Suspension urethane bushings in place the next step was to position the sway bar into place.
1966 Chevy Truck Early Classic Enterprises Disc Brakes Mounting Holes
Steve located where the mounting... 
   
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1966 Chevy Truck Early Classic Enterprises Disc Brakes Mounting Holes
Steve located where the mounting holes should be on the lower control arm and then drilled holes.
1966 Chevy Truck Early Classic Enterprises Disc Brakes Mounting Front Sway Bar
Steve and Kevin teamed up... 
   
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1966 Chevy Truck Early Classic Enterprises Disc Brakes Mounting Front Sway Bar
Steve and Kevin teamed up to do the final mounting of the front sway bar. It would be a major chore for someone to try this alone.
1966 Chevy Truck Early Classic Enterprises Disc Brakes Brake Calipers
Installing the brake calipers... 
   
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1966 Chevy Truck Early Classic Enterprises Disc Brakes Brake Calipers
Installing the brake calipers and KYB shock absorbers was a simple procedure. Notice the brake flex hoses required new brackets (included in kit) to be installed.
1966 Chevy Truck Early Classic Enterprises Disc Brakes Dual Brake Master Cylinder
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1966 Chevy Truck Early Classic Enterprises Disc Brakes Dual Brake Master Cylinder
The dual brake master cylinder needed to be mounted to the brake booster, along with the proportioning valve. The brake lines Early Classic included fit perfectly.
1966 Chevy Truck Early Classic Enterprises Disc Brakes Single Master Cylinder
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1966 Chevy Truck Early Classic Enterprises Disc Brakes Single Master Cylinder
The first step to installing the Early Classic dual master cylinder and brake booster was to remove the original single master cylinder.
1966 Chevy Truck Early Classic Enterprises Disc Brakes Fit Check
With the single master removed... 
   
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1966 Chevy Truck Early Classic Enterprises Disc Brakes Fit Check
With the single master removed the next step was check the dual master cylinder for fit. Notice the brake actuator rod in the firewall opening.
1966 Chevy Truck Early Classic Enterprises Disc Brakes Brake Actuator Removed
The brake actuator rod was... 
   
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1966 Chevy Truck Early Classic Enterprises Disc Brakes Brake Actuator Removed
The brake actuator rod was removed by disconnecting it from the brake pedal arm. Note hole at top.
1966 Chevy Truck Early Classic Enterprises Disc Brakes Removed Bolt
In order to mount the Early... 
   
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1966 Chevy Truck Early Classic Enterprises Disc Brakes Removed Bolt
In order to mount the Early Classic Enterprises' dual master cylinder with booster flush to the firewall this bolt had to be removed.
1966 Chevy Truck Early Classic Enterprises Disc Brakes Hole Marking
The stock mounting holes on... 
   
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1966 Chevy Truck Early Classic Enterprises Disc Brakes Hole Marking
The stock mounting holes on the bottom were reused to mount the ECE brake booster to the firewall. Steve used a Sharpie to mark where the additional two top holes needed to be drilled.
1966 Chevy Truck Early Classic Enterprises Disc Brakes Hole Drilling
The holes were drilled directly... 
   
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1966 Chevy Truck Early Classic Enterprises Disc Brakes Hole Drilling
The holes were drilled directly in the center of the elongated marks.

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