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Which rear disc brakes to install #1653315
07/30/14 11:30 PM 07/30/14 11:30 PM
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Hi,
I know people who install a rear disc brake set up from a late model chrysler.

They took the set up from an Intrepid(for example), welded a bracket to the rear axle, and there they went !

Did anyone here ever did this ?
From what model did you take the caliper and rotor ?

Feel free to any suggestions
Dan
Re: Which rear disc brakes to install [Re: Wedgeman] #1653316
07/31/14 11:24 AM 07/31/14 11:24 AM
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Easier to buy the setup from DoctorDiff. He has already rounded up the necessary parts for the conversion.
Re: Which rear disc brakes to install [Re: Wedgeman] #1653317
07/31/14 02:42 PM 07/31/14 02:42 PM
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you can use the weld on brackets, GM metric calipers (malibu,regal,monte carlo, s-10) and front rotors from a 1993 jeep cherokee. we have put this setup on a dakota, and a d100 and it works perfectly. can do the whole job for under 100 bucks!!!

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Re: Which rear disc brakes to install [Re: andy3965] #1653318
07/31/14 11:25 PM 07/31/14 11:25 PM
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do you have any pics to show ?
Dan
Re: Which rear disc brakes to install [Re: Wedgeman] #1653319
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an inventive friend used the rear rotor off a town car and subaru front brake caliper with the ebrake cable attached---if you havent messed with a subaru the brake cable is very flexible-- put it anywhere you like or tie it in a knot....
Re: Which rear disc brakes to install [Re: andy3965] #1653320
08/01/14 08:31 AM 08/01/14 08:31 AM
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you can use the weld on brackets, GM metric calipers (malibu,regal,monte carlo, s-10) and front rotors from a 1993 jeep cherokee. we have put this setup on a dakota, and a d100 and it works perfectly. can do the whole job for under 100 bucks!!!


Works on an A body 8 3/4 also.

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Re: Which rear disc brakes to install [Re: mopar97] #1653321
08/01/14 02:21 PM 08/01/14 02:21 PM
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I just called Lamb.
Re: Which rear disc brakes to install [Re: BobR] #1653322
08/02/14 10:46 AM 08/02/14 10:46 AM
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And which master cylinder to use ?
Re: Which rear disc brakes to install [Re: savoy64] #1653323
08/02/14 10:48 AM 08/02/14 10:48 AM
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an inventive friend used the rear rotor off a town car and subaru front brake caliper with the ebrake cable attached---if you havent messed with a subaru the brake cable is very flexible-- put it anywhere you like or tie it in a knot....



What model and year for the SUbaru ?
Re: Which rear disc brakes to install [Re: Wedgeman] #1653324
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Why would you not take the advice of Cass?

I'd go with what he suggested...

Re: Which rear disc brakes to install [Re: GY3] #1653325
08/03/14 11:16 AM 08/03/14 11:16 AM
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Just gathering the most information I can...
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Re: Which rear disc brakes to install [Re: Wedgeman] #1653326
08/03/14 03:38 PM 08/03/14 03:38 PM
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do you have any pics to show ?
Dan



here is a moparts post i have saved that has some very good info on the gm brake conversion . mopar65

https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...part=1&vc=1

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Re: Which rear disc brakes to install [Re: mopar65] #1653327
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That's exactly what we did. Except we used 1993 jeep Cherokee front rotors. Sorry I don't have good pics. The link posted has great pictures. The brakes work so well It makes it hard to do a good burnout!!!!!

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Re: Which rear disc brakes to install [Re: andy3965] #1653328
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That's exactly what we did. Except we used 1993 jeep Cherokee front rotors. Sorry I don't have good pics. The link posted has great pictures. The brakes work so well It makes it hard to do a good burnout!!!!!


i have a set of the rear jeep rotors gave to me. they are drilled and slotted. look cool.lol all i have to get is the gm calipers, brakes and lines and i will have everything to put them on.I will be switching from 11x2 inch drum brakes to these. I will also be installing a line lock to help with burn outs.

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Re: Which rear disc brakes to install [Re: mopar65] #1653329
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Is there any weight savings compared to say 11" drums???
Re: Which rear disc brakes to install [Re: mshred] #1653330
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How much does it change the track width.
Re: Which rear disc brakes to install [Re: mshred] #1653331
08/04/14 02:10 AM 08/04/14 02:10 AM
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Is there any weight savings compared to say 11" drums???



jericoGTX said it was a 10 pound loss. I should have around 100 dollars or less when i get mine done.

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We are currently doing this swap on a buddies car. For those that are interested, the swap is a 5lb per side LOSS over factory 11 inch drum brakes. Had i known it was going to be a 10lb loss and better brakes, for a cheap price, I would have made the swap years ago.

Jeff


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Re: Which rear disc brakes to install [Re: joes68340s] #1653332
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not sure. but i would guess what ever the thickness of the jeep rotor is?

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Re: Which rear disc brakes to install [Re: mopar65] #1653333
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Its gonna make a difference if your a foot braker or
trans brake... a drum has better HOLDING ability
over a disc brake... but disc have a better STOPPING
ability... what do you need.. when I built my Rampage
I knew I would be foot braking so I went with 12"
drums over disc

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