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    Offline 67vertman

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    Disc Brake Cailper addaptors for e-bodys
    « on: August 26, 2009 - 10:59:39 PM »
    Has any body seen these or used them?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Plymouth-1970-Barracuda-Cuda-AAR-front-disc-brake_W0QQitemZ370195150487QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item563159b697&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

    If you can use your drum spindles and just buy rotors and calipers they seem to be a pretty good deal.
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    Re: Disc Brake Cailper addaptors for e-bodys
    « Reply #1 on: August 26, 2009 - 11:06:31 PM »
    Ron I don't know about that particular setup. But it's the same premise as my SSBC set up. An adapter braket, to keep the stock drum spindles. Should work fine I would think, and for allot less $$$
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    Offline brads70

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    Re: Disc Brake Cailper addaptors for e-bodys
    « Reply #2 on: August 26, 2009 - 11:31:05 PM »
    I'd swap out the spindles for stock 73-74 e-body! Cheaper and easier in the long run? Different brake lines, rotors , bearing spacers, maybe dust caps?
    Look at this post, maybe ask DMZ73 to pick up what you need?
    http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=61196.msg630074#msg630074

    I don't like the idea of bearing spacers....but that's just me?
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    Offline GoodysGotaCuda

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    Re: Disc Brake Cailper addaptors for e-bodys
    « Reply #3 on: August 26, 2009 - 11:38:07 PM »
    I have the 11 3/4 'Doba brakes. Work pretty well. I wonder how thick that bracket is they are selling? Better be stout...
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    Re: Disc Brake Cailper addaptors for e-bodys
    « Reply #4 on: August 26, 2009 - 11:54:07 PM »
    I have been looking in the local junk yard for some 73/73 A-Body spindles but no luck so far. 

    I agree, I am not a big fan of bearing spacers either.  Too much of a chance for something to go wrong.

    I really want to put 11 3/4 cop brakes on my car when I put the 15” rims on my car.  Which will be a while?  So, I think I will just keep looking for the spindles and 11 ¾ caliper brackets
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    Re: Disc Brake Cailper addaptors for e-bodys
    « Reply #5 on: August 27, 2009 - 08:49:04 AM »
    Scarebird has been making these products for a while now and I've heard decent things about them. It certainly is a better deal than some of the other full blown kits out there.

    I wouldn't woory too much about bearing spacers. Use some green loctite and they should work out okay. 

    You know, the AR Engineering 11.75 Viper kit is designed to use drum spindles. You can get the caliper adapters for around $180. Depending on the source, Viper calipers are around $500 a pair used. Throw in a master cylinder and you've got world class braking for under a grand. Wilwood also makes kits that have bearings specifically designed to fit the small bearing drum spindles as well for around $800, but they use much smaller rotors.
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    Re: Disc Brake Cailper addaptors for e-bodys
    « Reply #6 on: August 27, 2009 - 09:11:38 AM »
    Quote from: 67vertman on August 26, 2009 - 11:54:07 PM
    I have been looking in the local junk yard for some 73/73 A-Body spindles but no luck so far. 

    I agree, I am not a big fan of bearing spacers either.  Too much of a chance for something to go wrong.

    I really want to put 11 3/4 cop brakes on my car when I put the 15” rims on my car.  Which will be a while?  So, I think I will just keep looking for the spindles and 11 ¾ caliper brackets

    No 'doba spindles? I'm running those with no issues on my Barracuda  :dunno: :thumbsup:
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    Re: Disc Brake Cailper addaptors for e-bodys
    « Reply #7 on: August 28, 2009 - 01:29:48 AM »
    I have a set of the older ones that used a 300m rotor and required at least 16 inch wheel.If you are interested I would be willing to make you adeal on them.Also have the ones to convert an 8 3/4 to disc brake.They are made from 1/4" plate that is laser cut.Pretty nice quality IMO.
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    Re: Disc Brake Cailper addaptors for e-bodys
    « Reply #8 on: August 28, 2009 - 02:49:46 PM »
    Quote from: dandsgcuda on August 28, 2009 - 01:29:48 AM
    I have a set of the older ones that used a 300m rotor and required at least 16 inch wheel.If you are interested I would be willing to make you adeal on them.Also have the ones to convert an 8 3/4 to disc brake.They are made from 1/4" plate that is laser cut.Pretty nice quality IMO.

    Thanks for the offer, but I am going with 15" rims.  :2thumbs:
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    Ron - Born and raised in Southern California

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    Re: Disc Brake Cailper addaptors for e-bodys
    « Reply #9 on: August 28, 2009 - 02:55:19 PM »
    I got a whole 70 model front end disc brakes set up with sway bar
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    Re: Disc Brake Cailper addaptors for e-bodys
    « Reply #10 on: August 28, 2009 - 04:57:00 PM »
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    Re: Disc Brake Cailper addaptors for e-bodys
    « Reply #11 on: August 28, 2009 - 05:27:48 PM »
    That's kinda pricey? :dunno: Just post on here in the parts wanted section! Ask for 73-74 e-body! Then you can get the big rotors with no spacers!
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    Re: Disc Brake Cailper addaptors for e-bodys
    « Reply #12 on: August 28, 2009 - 08:57:43 PM »
    Quote from: Moparal on August 28, 2009 - 02:55:19 PM
    I got a whole 70 model front end disc brakes set up with sway bar

    Thanks for the offer Alan, But that thing would cost a bundle to send out here.

    Quote from: brads70 on August 28, 2009 - 05:27:48 PM
    That's kinda pricey? :dunno: Just post on here in the parts wanted section! Ask for 73-74 e-body! Then you can get the big rotors with no spacers!

    I can get both spindles, backing plates, and the brakets from the junk yard for $40.00 a side.  I just need to wait until they get one in.  I was there two months ago and they had one, but when I went back some else had pulled the brakes.  New Rotors run $80.00 a peice and I will run new calipers.
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    Re: Disc Brake Cailper addaptors for e-bodys
    « Reply #13 on: August 28, 2009 - 10:48:56 PM »
    I've got a set of spindles, caliper adapters, and Wilwood calipers with poly matrix pads. Add a set of 11.75 rotors from Rock Auto and your in business. PM me if you want to know more.
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    Re: Disc Brake Cailper addaptors for e-bodys
    « Reply #14 on: August 29, 2009 - 08:02:42 AM »
    Quote from: 67vertman on August 28, 2009 - 08:57:43 PM
    Thanks for the offer Alan, But that thing would cost a bundle to send out here.

    I can get both spindles, backing plates, and the brakets from the junk yard for $40.00 a side.  I just need to wait until they get one in.  I was there two months ago and they had one, but when I went back some else had pulled the brakes.  New Rotors run $80.00 a peice and I will run new calipers.

    the rotors are $58/ea at rock auto.  If you're waiting for the 73+ E/A spindles you may have to wait a while.  The B/F spindle you'll find quicker.
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