Eldorado Brake Question

[Ted in Olympia WA]

Can the front brakes on a 1968 Eldorado be converted to a single pistion set-up used on 69-78 Eldorado?  I currently have rotors, capipers and hoes on eBay for a 69-78 and I was asked the question if this will work on a 68.  I know the 68 is four pistons but if you have all these parts can it be converted?  My guess would be no but I thought you guys would know for sure.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=004&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=140214076527&rd=1

Thanks

TED

[Glen]

In order to change the ’68 Eldo to the single piston calipers you also have to change the steering knuckle and maybe the upper and lower ball joints. 

Glen

[gmaslow]

Ted,

The details of a '66 Toronado Drum - to - Disc Conversion are presented here, much of the info would apply to the 68 Eldorado conversion - I have been considering the same for my 68 Eldo, but have not yet run across anyone who has actually documented a successfull conversion.  It's an interesting read.

http://www.breznick.com/toronado/brakes/index.htm

George