A disc brake kit is used to convert an older automobile's drum brakes to disc brakes. Your 2001 Gallant already has disc brakes. It would not require the disc conversion kit. When you begin to hear your brakes squeaking it is time to take your car to the repair shop for new brake pads.
Information about disc brake conversions can be found by contacting your local car parts or repair shop. You can also find limited information on this topic on the packaging of disc brake conversion kits.
If you have a booster you need a vacuum line to perform effectively, disc or drum.
A car what has front disc and rear drum brakes have front brake pads and rear brake shoes.
There are no direct-fit disc brakes that you can pull off of an old car and put on your Ford Galaxie. Some companies make disc brake conversion kits for the front brakes but they are costly, starting at around $1,000.
It's pretty straightforward. You will need to change the spindles, brake lines, brake hoses and master cylinder. You will also need to install a proportioning valve from a disc brake car, preferably another Chevelle. Stick with stock calipers and rotors if you intend on using stock wheels because many of the aftermarket disc brake setups have larger rotors and calipers that will NOT work with stock wheels.
With rear drum brake:-The brake drum may be out of round or may have a rust spot in it. -The brake drum may be cracked.With rear disc brake:-The brake disc may have extreme lateral runout or be mounted improperly. -The brake disc may be cracked. This would be dangerous-Combination of soft brake pads and a directional finish on the disc surface. A directional finish may go away with use and take the noise with it.Regardless of brake type:A brake disc or drum mounted to a bent hub flange or bent axle shaft can cause this noise.
It would depend if your car has 4 wheel disc brake or only the front (2) has disc brakes. You would have one rotor for each wheel with disc brakes.
Performance enthusiasts, restorers and plain old shade-tree mechanics know that both driving capability and safety can be enhanced by upgrading from OEM brakes to something a little more advanced. These drivers will often purchase disc brake kits and install them to get superior braking performance when compared to stock brake parts. A disc brake kit will generally consist of the parts necessary to do one axle, either the front or rear, but kits can also consist of everything needed for all four wheels. Depending on the specific vehicle, the dis brake kit for one axle will be comprised of two discs, aka. rotors, and four brake pads. Some kits contain some additional small hardware specific to certain vehicles. Installing brake kits is fairly simple. Anyone who has changed spark plugs, replaced an alternator or a serpentine belt will generally have the necessary skill level. A floor jack, along with some jack stands and some basic hand tools will do the job. The benefits of using a disc brake upgrade kit will be shorter stopping distances, quitter braking, reduced brake dust, increased pedal feel and less fading from heat buildup. Materials used for manufacture vary, but an upgrade kit will typically have better specifications regarding such issues as heat dissipation, corrosion resistance and discs will be carefully machined to prevent cracking. These are all important considerations for anyone involved in high performance driving. Most sellers of disc brake kits offer at least several for any particular car, with price increasing as performance and quality of manufacturing materials increases. All the major auto parts chains carry disc brake kits for most cars and trucks. Those interested in the highest quality, who demand uncompromising performance and want nothing less than the best can find local specialty shops that sell nothing but high performance parts. Of course, the Internet is a good source, but only if you know exactly what you want and need. Disc brake kits are generally pretty heavy, so returning an item that does not suffice for some reason can quickly negate any price advantage offered initially by online merchants. Another advantage a local source of disc brake kits offers is the type of advice and experience that can only be obtained from a hands-on environment.
You need to go to a car parts store, and get a repair manual for your car. They cost about $16.00 Or, go to a Public Library.
An A class body style can be updated to disc brakes easily!
Lift the car on the car jack, remove the tire, remove the brake shoe/caliper, remove the brake pad. Put in the new brake pad, replace the brake shoe/caliper, put the tire back on the car, and lower the car to the ground.
Disc brake servicing usually runs around 80$ depending on your car and the place you go to get your servicing done. Call and get a pre estimate before you go into the shop.