Disc brake kits

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Offline Mikey340

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Disc brake kits
« on: September 17, 2006 - 09:27:01 PM »
What is anyone's experience on replacing drum brakes with discs?  What supplier do you recomend?




Offline 1BADFISH™

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Re: Disc brake kits
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2006 - 09:37:59 PM »
I bought a set of spindles from Dr. Diff for $100 and bought all the brake parts locally for dirt cheap. Only thing I had to get were backing plates, proportioning valve and I have to modify my master cylinder. This will give me manual disc brakes.


This also seems to be a good deal. There are lots of places selling conversions on the net.

http://www.gearheadworld.com/itemDetail.asp?item=445



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Offline Hopalong

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Re: Disc brake kits
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2006 - 08:44:49 PM »
I was looking through a Jeg's catalog tonite and noticed that they carry Baer and SSBC kits for Mopar.  A little pricey, but they are complete kits.
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Re: Disc brake kits
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2006 - 09:08:20 PM »
If you are looking aftermarket, then follow the suggestions from the members.  Otherwise, if you are looking for a cheaper way to have front discs for an E-body, you can replace them with discs off of a 73-76 Dart.  You will have to replace the entire brake setup including the spindle on each side (I also suggest the master cylinder).  Some people may or may not agree with me, but thss is what I did on my 71 Challenger and I love them.  The design does not look all that strong, but trust me after I have had to slam on the brakes multiple times to avoid an accident or other problem, I trust that the design is good.
Also the advantage to using these brakes is the fact that you can go to almost any parts store and find a replacement part without to much trouble. They are also cheap to replace.  The only problem I have found is that the rebuilt capliers do not always have the same size piston and may need a little searching for a perfect match.
Hope this helps.
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