1964-88 Chevelle El Camino Skylark Cutlass Brake Parts
Four familiar GM nameplates come together in this collection, with brake components for Chevy Chevelle, El Camino, Buick Skylark, and Oldsmobile Cutlass applications. Compare front and rear disc conversions, power brake systems, Hydropower assist, master cylinders, proportioning controls, lines, hoses, and supporting hardware for different brake configurations.
Brake Parts for Classic GM Applications
Shared GM engineering creates useful overlap in this collection, but the overlap has limits. A master cylinder or proportioning valve may serve several builds, while a Chevelle front disc conversion, booster, or Hydropower system becomes much more dependent on chassis and year.
That creates an interesting divide between the products. Vehicle-specific hardware anchors the collection around applications such as the 1964-72 Chevelle, while much of the hydraulic side can follow the brake configuration itself rather than a particular badge.
The rear axle can blur those vehicle boundaries even further. An 11-inch conversion for GM 10- and 12-bolt rear ends follows the axle underneath the car, making it relevant to modified Chevelle, El Camino, Skylark, Cutlass, and other GM builds when the correct rear end is installed.
Between those chassis-specific and axle-specific parts sits a broad selection of master cylinders, proportioning valves, Hydropower components, hoses, lines, and fittings. In other words, this collection moves between parts defined by the car, parts defined by the axle, and parts defined by the hydraulic system connecting them.
FAQ
How do I choose brake parts for my Chevelle, El Camino, Skylark, or Cutlass?
Start with the exact year and model rather than assuming every product in the collection fits all four vehicles. Then identify the current front and rear brakes, spindles, rear axle, master cylinder, manual or power assist, and wheels. Because this collection spans many years and several GM models, always verify the individual product's listed application before ordering.
Can I convert a 1964-72 Chevelle to front disc brakes while keeping the OEM spindles?
Yes. POL lists a 1964-72 Chevelle front disc brake conversion designed for OEM spindles. This can be useful when the goal is adding front discs without basing the conversion around replacement drop spindles. Check the selected kit's wheel requirements and included components before ordering.
What power brake options are available for a 1964-72 Chevelle?
The collection includes several choices, including a BlackOut power brake booster with POL or Wilwood master cylinder options and a chrome power booster paired with a Wilwood master cylinder. Booster mounting brackets, pushrods, boots, vacuum hoses, and vacuum supply fittings are also available separately.
Can I use Hydropower brake assist instead of a vacuum booster?
Yes. POL carries vehicle-specific 1964-72 Chevelle Hydropower configurations as well as individual hydraulic-assist components. Hydropower uses hydraulic pressure rather than engine vacuum for brake assistance. The collection also includes rubber and stainless Hydropower hose kits, firewall mounting components, and return-line hardware.
How do I choose the correct master cylinder and proportioning valve?
Base the choice on the complete brake configuration. Determine whether the vehicle has disc/drum or disc/disc brakes and whether the system is manual, vacuum assisted, or hydraulically assisted. POL carries GM-style 1-inch bore master cylinders, aluminum hybrid packages, Wilwood tandem master cylinders, fixed combination valves, and adjustable proportioning valves.
Can I add rear disc brakes if my car has a GM 10- or 12-bolt rear end?
POL lists an 11-inch rear disc conversion for compatible GM 10- and 12-bolt rear ends. Before choosing it, confirm the axle currently installed, including the housing ends, axle offset, bolt pattern, bearing arrangement, parking-brake requirements, and available wheel clearance. Do not rely on vehicle year alone if the rear end has previously been changed.
What should I check before ordering a complete brake setup?
Confirm the exact vehicle and year, current spindles and front brakes, rear-end type, rear brakes, master cylinder, proportioning setup, type of brake assist, wheel size, and caliper clearance. Also determine which components are already usable. This collection includes everything from small fittings and hoses to vehicle-specific conversions and complete brake-assist systems, so a full kit is not always necessary.