Brake pad recommendations for Viper brake conversion?
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Okay, I'm down to the last bits and pieces for my early Viper caliper/11.75" conversion on my Dart. Got the spindles, got the ARE adapter kit, got the rotors, got new bearing, caliper bolts, seals, and even new dust caps. All that's left are the hoses, pads and pad hardware. Anyone have any recommendations as to a suitable pad. I'm thinking maybe Baer DecelaPads. Or maybe OEM Mopar? The Baer stuff doesn't come with the pad hardware and I can't find a separate source for it. Any suggestions?
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Re: Brake pad recommendations for Viper brake conversion?
[Re: AndyF]
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Thanks, I was leaning OEM Mopar 'cause it gets me the hardware, too.
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Re: Brake pad recommendations for Viper brake conversion?
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You wouldn't happen to have the part # for the pads would you? I've had some miserable experiences with my local dealers. If I ask them to look it up I may end up with pads for a '84 Dodge Aries.
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Re: Brake pad recommendations for Viper brake conversion?
[Re: MadMatt]
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You wouldn't happen to have the part # for the pads would you? I've had some miserable experiences with my local dealers. If I ask them to look it up I may end up with pads for a '84 Dodge Aries.
Did you call Troy (805) 578-8144 over at Simi Dodge? He will personally take care of you. You can PM him here too.
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Re: Brake pad recommendations for Viper brake conversion?
[Re: autoxcuda]
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Duh! I forgot Troy went over to Simi Dodge.  I'll give him a shout tomorrow.
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Re: Brake pad recommendations for Viper brake conversion?
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Duh! I forgot Troy went over to Simi Dodge.
I'll give him a shout tomorrow.
I pm'd him. He'll probably respond here soon.
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Re: Brake pad recommendations for Viper brake conversion?
[Re: autoxcuda]
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Jeez, I was just looking around online and it looked like a set of OEM pads was like $200!! Could that be right??
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Re: Brake pad recommendations for Viper brake conversion?
[Re: MadMatt]
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Jeez, I was just looking around online and it looked like a set of OEM pads was like $200!! Could that be right??
I've heard OE SRT-8 Brembo pads are big bucks like that. Doesn't surprise me.
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Re: Brake pad recommendations for Viper brake conversion?
[Re: Dukes69]
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Hello Everybody!! I would go aftermarket with those pads. Dealer cost on those pads are over $200.00  That is just stupid!! Wish I could help but sorry.
....there is nothing like driving my 1968 Hemi Dart around town and having people looking at you like you're nuts!!
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Re: Brake pad recommendations for Viper brake conversion?
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That's one down side to my big AMG brake conversion. The pads retail for $276. The rotors are $376 each.
I need to keep my job at Mercedes to help pay for those things.
We are brothers and sisters doing time on the planet for better or worse. I'll take the better, if you don't mind.
- Stu Harmon
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