whcih disc brake kit to buy???

[GhettoPop]

thanks for everyone's input on my manual vs. power brakes  poll, seems like i should stick with my manual.  now i'm shopping for disc kits, front and rear, and new brake lines.  i have never done anything like this before and i can use all the info i can get.  i will be working with another kid that has experience installing brake lines, etc, but never a 100% overhall like i have planned.  can anyone share experiences with specific brands of disc brake kits?  which are good?  someone mentioned wilwood and i like the look of installation tips/troubles?  what are all the parts tools i will need?

[GhettoPop]

correction...........i wanted to say this:

can anyone share experiences with specific brands of disc brake kits?  which are good?  someone mentioned wilwood and i like the look of stainless steel brakes Force 10 4 Piston Front Brake Kit but price w/o powdercoating is over $1000! willing to pay for quality, performance, and looks.....

[Chryco Psycho]

most of the Wilwood stuff is lighter stuff for drag racing , rotors may warp etc , I would look for heavier parts like Baer or SS , or adapt factory units using disc splindle & later 77-79 B body 12" discs  

[GhettoPop]

well, finding part cars in not an option here.  u meant BAER brakes right?  any other good manufactures?  

[Rev-It-Up]

We just put on SSBC brakes.  Don't have the car running, so I can't tell you yet how good they are.  It was a pretty easy install...did it in a weekend.

http://www.stainlesssteelbrakes.com/

[GhettoPop]

hey rev, specifically, what did u pick up?  i know tainless Steel Brakes makes a disc detup for e-bods and a more pricier setup with aluminum calipers and optional powercoating.  which did u use? any pics?

[Rev-It-Up]

Hey GP.  We did a conversion from power drums to discs all around.  Here is the specific url for what we got.  

http://www.stainlesssteelbrakes.com/products/detail/200/?make=Dodge&model=Challenger&year=1970

Here's some pics of ours.

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[Rev-It-Up]

And the rear...

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[GoFish]

Interesting.  If you go to their site and do a product search for a Plymouth Barracuda, the drop down box only shows kits available for years 1964 - 1969...

[Rev-It-Up]

That's strange...what would the differences be between the two e-bodies on brakes?

[Chryco Psycho]

nothing that I am aware of

[GoFish]

In that case, I guess it was just a matter of them being lazy about adding links for the 70-74 Barracuda models.  Thanks.