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A-body to e-body disc brake swap????? #552166
12/12/09 06:06 PM
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What parts are needed off a 73/74 a-body disc brake to convert a 1970 e-body with drum brakes??
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Re: A-body to e-body disc brake swap????? [Re: ChallengerRTSE] #552167
12/12/09 06:52 PM
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Everythin from the spindle outward: spindle/rotor/dust shield/hose/bearings etc. I believe you're good on the E body UCA/upper ball joint, not sure on the lower ball joint. Call your parts house & see if the app is the same #.


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Re: A-body to e-body disc brake swap????? [Re: RapidRobert] #552168
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Re: A-body to e-body disc brake swap????? [Re: ChallengerRTSE] #552169
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73-up A- body disc brakes are the same spindles as were used on 73-74 E -bodies. The calipers on E-body cars were pin type instead of sliders. I used A-body spindles on my 71 Challenger, and just swapped to pin type caliper adapters. Then I bought calipers and hoses for a 71 Challenger. I used the proportioning valve off the A-body, and it works just fine. My car has power brakes, so I ordered a NEW master cylinder for a 73 Challenger. I made my own lines going to the proportioning valve. The car stops great. Good luck.

Re: A-body to e-body disc brake swap????? [Re: JDMopar] #552170
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Then I bought calipers and hoses for a 71 Challenger.


Are these single piston calipers?


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