Chevy C10 CPP/Wilwood Drop Spindle & Brake Kit Upgrades

With the 14-inch front brake rotor mounted onto the hub, the Wilwood modular caliper mount was then positioned into place and the Wilwood 6-piston caliper tightened down on top.

The final assembly step for the front brakes was to install the brake pads and attach the brake hydraulic flex lines.

The stock dual master-cylinder with a vacuum brake booster was removed by unbolting its six mounting bolts of which two are a real bear to get to.

An important step, before mounting the CPP hydraulic brake booster, Craig measured the stock travel (push) rod's length to match it to the new CPP booster.

The CPP Hydratech hydraulic brake booster's billet aluminum flange mounts with four easy-to-reach bolts to four existing holes.

Next, the high-capacity Wilwood dual master cylinder was bolted up to the CPP Hydratech. Then using fitting adapters, included in the kit, the stock brake hydraulic lines threaded right up without bending the lines.

The CPP Hydratech uses hydraulic force generated by the power steering pump. A die-grinder with an abrasive disc was used to cut the braided stainless steel line to length. Note the duct tape used to prevent fraying.

After the CPP Hydratech's hydraulic lines were cut to length and the fittings attached, the power steering (pump) system was flushed and then topped-off with Amsoil synthetic power steering fluid.

The routing specified for the hydraulic lines at the T-fitting defies aesthetics, but a big loop must be used to ensure proper hydraulic flow.

Bleeding the brakes started with the Wilwood master cylinder and then worked from the farthest point forward. A Wilwood proportioning valve was installed under the hood.

Here's a front view of the Wilwood-supplied adapter that connects the Wilwood emergency brakes to the stock Chevy emergency brake pedal linkage.

This is how the rear section of the e-brake linkage appeared after it was connected. The next phase will be in an upcoming issue where we get the '79 back out to the track and see what kind of braking numbers the monster 14 /13-inch Wilwood 4-wheel disc brake combination delivers.