Hey yall!
So I have a 64 dodge polara 500.
My buddies and I were sitting around discussing potential plans for the build and we got to the topic of brakes....
As far as I know the car got new drums in 1990 (yeah 23 years ago)
and last time I drove the car it seemed to stop just fine.
I was curious as to how difficult it would be to swap from drums to disc brakes...reasons being added stopping potential and I actually know how to work on disc set ups. Any one know what it would take to do this swap and what I may be able to swap for? Hoping it could be something simple such as getting a brake assembly off a 1/2 ton dodge pickup or a dakota or something of the sort.
Any help or input would be appreciated!
Johnny

 

My thoughts on disc brake conversions has changed over the years.

#1- "if it aint broke don't fix it" if you install a Hemi or 440 the extra weight will require modern disc brakes for safety.

#2- Go with a new brake kit system that has replacement parts available. Used brakes from the boneyard may need a bunch of parts to make good adding up the cost.

#3- what ever size you go with make sure desired wheel will fit over, if you don't want 17 inch wheels on your car don't get the big ones 'cause they're cool.

 

Older 64 ? not sure if their is a bolt on. But they do make a nice disk brake kit

 

Johnny Call these guy's...

http://ssbrakes.com/

 

Thanks guys! Just fishin around for ideas and seein what was out there. Ill make the final decision if I "need" to do it or not this spring once I start DD the old girl.But seriously thanks again for the input and quick responses! Have a kick *** week!!!!
Johnny

 

Her is an article that may be of some interest?

http://www.moparaction.com/Tech/archive/disc-main.html

And don't forget that your brake pedal ratio is critical to get properly functioning brakes.

 

I have over 25 years experience on disc brakes for mopars

give me a call if interested, I also sell these parts, as well as other classic mopar parts

MOPAR CHARLIE
727-271-5068

 

Iam thinking about doing the same on my 68 Coronet / 440

 

I did the conversion years ago On my 67 Coronet all stock parts per the Mopar Action article had excellent brakes