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Offline flyinbrian

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? on brakes
« on: November 28, 2012 - 01:39:53 AM »
who's running viper brakes front an rear ?, is it worth it  how is it .ect or would anyone suggest something else im open to suggestions  thank you.




Offline brads70

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Re: ? on brakes
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2012 - 04:55:39 AM »
I'm using Viper calipers on the front. The positives to me are better pad compound selection, It's a Mopar part, made for street driving. Are they better than stock? All I know is they don't fade like my stock ones did.
Brad
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Offline jimynick

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Re: ? on brakes
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2012 - 11:41:19 PM »
Brad, where did you score your calipers if you don't mind my asking? Price? Thx. Ian

Offline brads70

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Re: ? on brakes
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2012 - 07:47:35 AM »
Brad, where did you score your calipers if you don't mind my asking? Price? Thx. Ian

I got them from a friend that rebuilt a wrecked Viper. These were spares he had. Paid $250 I think for them.  There are a few Viper dismantlers on e-bay , viperpaul X2 builders are a couple that are always on there selling?
Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

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Offline HP2

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Re: ? on brakes
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2012 - 09:51:32 AM »
The Viper kits out there are front calipers only. They are not a complete Viper swap and they are not available for the rear. The front rotors can be either the mid 70s factory 11.75" or a later model aftermarket 14".

What the conversion will gain you is a few pounds off each front corner, better ability to modulate brake pressure at speed, and, Like Brads70 pointed out, a greater range of pad selection to better match your driving style.

Offline brads70

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Re: ? on brakes
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2012 - 03:20:38 PM »
Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

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http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
 My handling upgrade post
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0

Offline flyinbrian

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Re: ? on brakes
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2012 - 11:36:32 PM »
dr diff makes a complete viper 4 piston kit with 13" rotors on the front and i think 11" 2 piston rear the total cost $ 1900 0r can i find all the parts myself an put one together ?