B-body spindle caliper options

[usc2001gc]

I'm in the process of building a 71 chevelle with Global West Upper control arms, B-body spindles, 1LE rotors for the front and 93-97 camaro Rear Discs. My question is, what's the best caliper (for the front) that I can use with these parts? (I've already purchased the above parts.) I found a couple of different calipers offered by Howe Racing Enterprises at the following link: http://www.howeracing.com/Braking/In...ers-Piston.htm Has anyone tried any of these, or is there something better out on the market. The Howe calipers can be purchased through Summit Racing at a pretty good price.

[sinned]

I wish you would have asked this before wasting the money on B spindles. If you are really set on running them I would look into the C5 brake swap.

[usc2001gc]

I purchased all of the parts over a year ago, before I even heard about C5 conversions. I need to stick with the 12" rotors for now, because I'm initially going to be running the 15" SS wheels until I make up my mind on a different wheel. I'm strongly leaning toward 17" Torque Thrusts (I know everyone has them, but I love the way they look on a Chevelle.)

I guess I should have done a little better research before making a big purchase. I've heard positives and negatives on the B-Spindle conversion.

[Q-ship]

I guess my opinion would be to stick with rebuilt GM calipers for the current set up, take the money that you save and start collecting parts for a C5 conversion. The Howe calipers will not give you as much improvement as the C5 deal, and if you are planning on 17's eventually then there is no reason to limit yourself. Good brake pads for the 1LE setup would be a better investment than the Howe calipers. Just my .02.

[sinned]

Originally Posted by usc2001gc

I guess I should have done a little better research before making a big purchase. I've heard positives and negatives on the B-Spindle conversion.

Just for archive purposes there is no positive to the B swap other than raising the upper ball joint and there a dozen alternatives to the tall spindle.

I agree to leave the stock calipers until you have the wheels nesessary for a big brake conversion. It would be a waste of resources to invest in the Howe or other brands of caliper to install for a brake inprovement.

[T Bell]

so let me get this straight the B-body spindle swap doesn't provide better handling? Everything I have read says it does. I'm gonna need more info on this one.

[sinned]

NO, the B swap is a huge waste of effort an money. Search chevelles.com or Pro-touring .com for details. Try either tall spindle or B spindle for search topics. If you don't find what you need let me know and I'll provide the full text of why they don't work.