Author Topic: Front Drums to Disc Conversion Help  (Read 1955 times)

Offline cudaClive

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Front Drums to Disc Conversion Help
« on: May 07, 2012 - 11:18:39 AM »
I'm looking to upgrade my factory front drums to some quality discs. It would be nice to hit the brakes and stop in a fairly straight line.
I have 15 inch rallye rims and I would like the discs to fit these. I've heard some bad things about MP brakes, so they are out. A complete conversion kit would be great. Does wilwood have a kit. What front discs is everyone using? I'm not looking to break the bank on this, but quality is a must.
Any help would be appreciated.




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Re: Front Drums to Disc Conversion Help
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2012 - 12:21:13 PM »
there are a lot of options from the 73 dart conversion with either 10.7 or 11.8 " discs  , Scarebird offers the cheapest conversions using adapters & readily available parts , after that you have kits available from  Willwood which are OK but have no dust seals so street use is ok as long as you keep the brakes clean , Then there is Master Power , Stainless steel brakes , Baer all offering kits. Brad did a conversion with Viper calipers too .

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Re: Front Drums to Disc Conversion Help
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2012 - 02:54:16 PM »
Thanks for the information. I will do some more research from your info.

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Re: Front Drums to Disc Conversion Help
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2012 - 03:21:53 PM »
I just got my kit from year one for $600 it came with the power booster, master cylinder, spindles, rotors, loaded calipers, wheel bearings, brake hoses, proportioning valve, and hardware. Its in the performance section under Classic Performance Products .I haven't installed yet but looks like a pretty good complete kit.
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Re: Front Drums to Disc Conversion Help
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2012 - 09:58:27 AM »
Thanks, I will check out Year One.
Baer is currently working on a set of SS4+ brakes for the E / B body cars.  They are a 4 piston caliper with 11" rotor that would fit inside the 15" wheels, a pic is attached.  They are taking orders for them.  Estimated delivery is 4-6 weeks.

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Re: Front Drums to Disc Conversion Help
« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2012 - 10:30:36 AM »
What's the cost for a 4 wheel setup?
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Re: Front Drums to Disc Conversion Help
« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2012 - 10:51:50 AM »
I have used the Wilwood kits for years and no issues ,lighter and 750 bucks ,it all depends on how much you want to spend :2cents:

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Re: Front Drums to Disc Conversion Help
« Reply #7 on: May 16, 2012 - 02:34:51 PM »
Is the wilwood setup a conversion kit? If so, where did you get it.

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Re: Front Drums to Disc Conversion Help
« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2012 - 04:27:15 PM »
As a matter of fact I just purchased another kit for our Barracuda 2 weeks ago, and I got it all from summit ,worked fine,

I did how ever upgrade to the larger spindles .

But they have kits for both spindles but look around on there site and call em they are pretty helpful most of the time

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WIL-140-11020D/