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63 B Body disc brake setup #2231946
01/10/17 11:24 PM
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Looking for some help on my brothers car he has a 63 b body looking at up grading the brakes to a disc brake set up what do we need to start with this this is a11 second car so it does not need a race set of brakes thanks for the help

Re: 63 B Body disc brake setup [Re: scottb] #2231970
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At the risk of getting chastised for this I'd think you want a set of Spindles from an 80's Diplomat and fit them with all new aftermarket parts (bearings, calipers, rotors, pads etc) from whatever auto parts store you prefer...
Nothing wrong with those brakes and there's nothing out there any cheaper... twocents


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Re: 63 B Body disc brake setup [Re: scottb] #2231994
01/11/17 12:19 AM
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Lots of options for B body brakes. Easy swap is the late A body setup or you can go other ways. Doctor Diff has everything you need.

Re: 63 B Body disc brake setup [Re: scottb] #2232024
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I used the spindles and brackets from a 73 Charger on my 64 Savoy
You can save yourself lots of time by just picking up the phone and talking to Doctor diff for EVERYTHING you need and it will be the top quality parts.
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Re: 63 B Body disc brake setup [Re: scottb] #2232035
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Will call him to ck out everything needed thanks

Re: 63 B Body disc brake setup [Re: scottb] #2232612
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I wanted 4 piston calipers.Went with SSBC.

http://ssbrakes.com/ag-88385.88394.88402...l-diameter.html


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Re: 63 B Body disc brake setup [Re: hemi-itis] #2232618
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I used the stock drum spindles and a Wilwood vented rotor kit on my '63 Dodge. Works great and saved a ton of weight over the stock drums! That said, Dr. Diff (Cass) is awesome and helped me with parts for my Dana.


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Re: 63 B Body disc brake setup [Re: scottb] #2234595
01/15/17 01:06 PM
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I used a kit from Dr Diff on my old 63 dodge. It included caliper brackets to use wilwood light weight calipers with stock rotors. The kit was complete with all hardware and hoses. I'll post a picture next week when I return to work (have a pic on my work computer). This was a few years ago, but it is really a nice kit, and Cass is a great guy to work with. Pretty sure the brackets are AndyFs creation, so you know it's top notch stuff.


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Re: 63 B Body disc brake setup [Re: scottb] #2234599
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I'll call dr diff and if you could post some pictures that would be great

Re: 63 B Body disc brake setup [Re: scottb] #2234645
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Ah yeah, the infamous AR000 kit. Cass is going to start selling that kit again in the near future. I shut production down on it about 5 years ago but Cass is going to bring it back. That was a pretty easy way to put lightweight brakes directly on a stock Mopar knuckle.

AR000 (Medium).jpgAR000b (Large).jpg
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Re: 63 B Body disc brake setup [Re: AndyF] #2235079
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Originally Posted By AndyF
Ah yeah, the infamous AR000 kit. Cass is going to start selling that kit again in the near future. I shut production down on it about 5 years ago but Cass is going to bring it back. That was a pretty easy way to put lightweight brakes directly on a stock Mopar knuckle.


I have that on my car, its a great setup.


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Re: 63 B Body disc brake setup [Re: scottb] #2235267
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If you're looking for cheap stopping power, the cordoba stuff works good. Mine stops great from 140mph.



But it's HEAVY!

Re: 63 B Body disc brake setup [Re: scottb] #2236014
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Here's how the Dr Diff / Andy F kit looked on my old 63. I sold the car back in 2008 I think...


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