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Old 07-08-2010 | 08:40 PM
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Disc Brake conversion

I am interested in doing a disc brake conversion on my 68 coronet. I am looking to buy a kit. I do not want to go here and there for individual parts. I would prefer a kit that comes with new spindles. I just cant decide whether or not to go power. I am not worried about putting pressure on the pedal, I drive a 30,000 lb truck with air brakes through city traffic all day. What kits have you guys used and recommend. I have found some around 600 and all the way up to 1500. I'm not racing the car, it doesn't have a huge cam. Any ideas????
Old 07-09-2010 | 06:02 PM
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Its your money...... but read this first. It may be easier than you think.
http://www.moparaction.com/tech/archive/disc-main.html
Old 07-09-2010 | 08:21 PM
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I used Wilwoods for my Cuda, I'm happy with them but you use your spindles. My 68 Coronet R/T had discs so you could go the stock route.
Old 07-15-2010 | 06:29 PM
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I used MP Brakes. Easy to install and easy to get replacement pads. All in one package.
Old 08-22-2011 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by wallawallaron
I used MP Brakes. Easy to install and easy to get replacement pads. All in one package.

Where can I get MP brake disc? I mean do they have a local store that I can visit?

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Old 08-23-2011 | 05:18 AM
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I used Volare spindles and calapers bolt right in, but those cars are harder to fined now
Old 06-15-2012 | 06:43 PM
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http://www.mpbrakes.com/ Front drum to disc worked very well in my 65 Coronet with a power brake conversion kit.
Old 06-15-2012 | 10:56 PM
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I used Volare spindles and calapers bolt right in, but those cars are harder to fined now
I heard the Volare spindles were too tall for proper geometer, I could be wrong as I haven't lookes at the article in years . the rest of the brake system I know will work..
Old 06-16-2012 | 08:21 AM
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You can use the brakes off of M Bodies or J Bodies also. The spindles are a 1/2" taller. I used a kit from SSBC on my Dart. It was about 900 bucks when I got it.
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