Drum to Disk Conversion
06-15-2012 | 02:20 PM
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From: Punta Gorda Florida
http://www.moparaction.com/Tech/archive/disc-main.html
08-27-2012 | 11:27 AM
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Not to old of a thread so hope I'm not doing something wrong, but just want to chime in that I'm about to take the plunge of converting my front drum brakes to rotor brakes on my '66 Plymouth Satellite. Mainly doing it just to get rid of that single resovoir master cylinder.
Found the kit here, http://www.mpbrakes.com/products/pro...product_id=246 but it says "Requires 15” or larger wheels. Some 15" will not fit with this application. Wheel fitment is the customer's responsibility."
I have 15 inch wheels, so shouldn't be an issue, I hope?! I e-mailed that site a message to call me and simply ask what other issues there might be.
Anybody know what other issue there could be?
Thank you
Found the kit here, http://www.mpbrakes.com/products/pro...product_id=246 but it says "Requires 15” or larger wheels. Some 15" will not fit with this application. Wheel fitment is the customer's responsibility."
I have 15 inch wheels, so shouldn't be an issue, I hope?! I e-mailed that site a message to call me and simply ask what other issues there might be.
Anybody know what other issue there could be?
Thank you
08-28-2012 | 09:16 AM
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I just happened to remember, with the help of my brother! The below is copy & pasted from an IM he sent me. Anybody know if the brake kit from mpbrakes that I posted above fits the bill of what I need below?
Edited:
I actually got through to mpbrakes on first try. Studs on both sides are right handed, on their kits. Need lug nuts. Disregard question.
you got left hand threads on one side of your car, and, and right hand threads on the other, see if you can get rotors that are the same, or if they have a stud kit ,that comes with this kit, or can you you buy matching lug nuts
Edited:
I actually got through to mpbrakes on first try. Studs on both sides are right handed, on their kits. Need lug nuts. Disregard question.
you got left hand threads on one side of your car, and, and right hand threads on the other, see if you can get rotors that are the same, or if they have a stud kit ,that comes with this kit, or can you you buy matching lug nuts
Last edited by cork1958; 08-28-2012 at 09:27 AM.
09-02-2019 | 09:42 AM
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For some reason I thought that '72 and newer Chrysler vehicles were equipped with disk brakes as a standard option. The least expensive way to convert your car from drum to disk would buy your parts from a junkyard. You'll need the spindles, calipers, rotors, brake hoses, and proportioning valve. You can get most of these items as rebuilt items from an auto parts store, but you'll need to get the spindles from a salvage yard. While you've got the front end apart to change the spindles, you might as well replace the ball joints and bushings, your car will ride like new afterward. Braided, or higher quality brake hoses will work better (no hose expansion when braking), and give you better pedal feedback.
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