re-doing brakes...whats my best bet?

[black71]

time to get my braking system together....everything needs rebuilt so i am wondering, if for the price would i be better off going another avenue i.e. a brake kit from someone like ssbc etc... its originally a pdb car, not at all concerned with originallity though

[moparmaniac59]

There are so many good aftermarket companies that make good quality tested & proven brake and suspension systems that I would go that route rather than trying to do it a piece at a time. MP Brakes, Performance Suspension, Engineered Components inc. are a few. I've not done it myself, so maybe some of the folks here that have gone down this road can make some suggestions based on their experience. If you go to www.moparts.com, you'll find a comprehensive list (with links) to a multitude of good vendors. Good luck and keep us posted!!

                                                   Matt B.

[autoxcuda]

time to get my braking system together....everything needs rebuilt so i am wondering, if for the price would i be better off going another avenue i.e. a brake kit from someone like ssbc etc... its originally a pdb car, not at all concerned with originallity though

If it's orginally a power disk brake car, basically rebuilt and replace what your have. Most everything will be availible at the parts store.

If you want to upgrade, buy dr diff's bearing spacer and run a 11.75 rotors. They are 1" bigger diameter rotors and you'll have run 15" or bigger rims. You need to buy 11.75 caliper adapters used on ebay if you car has pin type calipers. Dr Diff site is http://www.doctordiff.com/ That way everything is very rugged OE design and if you have any issues replacement parts are at you local parts store.

[73EStroker]

AutoXCuda describes an excellent budget system that provides ample stopping power on a basically stock rebuild budget. I have a 73 with stock rear drums and the 11.75 discs up front. I run a power steering driven hydraboost from a Chev Astro Van and recently I hauled it down from about 85 MPH to nearly a stop. Feels like a new car with little pedal pressure and no wheel lock/skid. Feels real good as I used the stock bellcrank setup that goes behind the stock vacuum booster to make the pedal effort higher to prevent locking the wheels in a panic. And those brakes feel like they are going to do the job all the time at any speed.

[Chryco Psycho]

Scarebird also makes budget adapters to use cheap over the counter parts