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Disc brake conversion B/E body on an A body quest #1786342 03/23/15 12:56 AM 03/23/15 12:56 AM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 175 Minnesota USA D Dart6pak OP member
Dart6pak OP member D Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 175 Minnesota USA	I pickup a new unused Classic performance 11" disc brake conversion from a guy who said they were bolted up to a 1972 Duster---the calipers hang behind the upper control arms and above the tie rod connection --will this work on my A body

Re: Disc brake conversion B/E body on an A body quest [Re: Dart6pak] #1786343 03/23/15 01:11 AM 03/23/15 01:11 AM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,018 Missouri MOBodyman super stock
MOBodyman super stock Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,018 Missouri	Quote: I pickup a new unused Classic performance 11" disc brake conversion from a guy who said they were bolted up to a 1972 Duster---the calipers hang behind the upper control arms and above the tie rod connection --will this work on my A body Duster is a-body too, not sure I understand what you are asking.... Dallas 2012 Rallye Redline Challenger, 1st new car! 2010 Ram 1500 4wd HEMI-hauler 2014 Dodge Dart-gas saver 4 projects and a bunch of parts cars, losing interest since buying the Challenger lol 1969 Dodge Coronet 500-'gonna fix 'er up someday!'

Re: Disc brake conversion B/E body on an A body quest [Re: MOBodyman] #1786344 03/23/15 01:17 AM 03/23/15 01:17 AM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 175 Minnesota USA D Dart6pak OP member
Dart6pak OP member D Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 175 Minnesota USA	my question is --do A body calipers hang infront or behind the upper control arms---just because they were bolted up in a Duster does not necessarily mean they were right

Re: Disc brake conversion B/E body on an A body quest [Re: Dart6pak] #1786345 03/23/15 01:19 AM 03/23/15 01:19 AM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 18,678 Fresno, CA Jim_Lusk I Live Here
Jim_Lusk I Live Here Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 18,678 Fresno, CA	Depends on the year...Spindles can be swapped side to side, so it really doesn't matter, but there may be sway bar clearance issues in some cases when front hung.

Re: Disc brake conversion B/E body on an A body quest [Re: Jim_Lusk] #1786346 03/23/15 11:13 AM 03/23/15 11:13 AM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,105 Western Md. skicker "The Champ"
skicker "The Champ" Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,105 Western Md.	73-76 calipers from the factory were in front. You can use them in the rear just fine. I'm not sure of the specifics of the kit you bought but typically you need to change the rubber brake hose when using them mounted to the rear. I think Dr. Diff recommends a 68 Camaro hose when mounting behind. ...FAFO...

Re: Disc brake conversion B/E body on an A body quest [Re: Dart6pak] #1786347 03/24/15 02:14 AM 03/24/15 02:14 AM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,018 Missouri MOBodyman super stock
MOBodyman super stock Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,018 Missouri	Quote: my question is --do A body calipers hang infront or behind the upper control arms---just because they were bolted up in a Duster does not necessarily mean they were right Ok, I understand now I see you have a couple of good answers too. Dallas 2012 Rallye Redline Challenger, 1st new car! 2010 Ram 1500 4wd HEMI-hauler 2014 Dodge Dart-gas saver 4 projects and a bunch of parts cars, losing interest since buying the Challenger lol 1969 Dodge Coronet 500-'gonna fix 'er up someday!'

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