Posted By: YO7_A66
Dr D Stage 2 Front Disc Brake Kit - 02/24/14 03:01 PM
I am in the process of installing Dr D's Stage 2 front disc setup for my 70 Challenger (manual disc). I just wanted to let those know who may be in the market for a "kit", that the parts that are supplied by Dr D are very good quality and they bolt right in!
I have currently installed the new spindles, my own lower ball joints, caliper mounting brackets, dust shields, the new combination valve, and the aluminum master cylinder (15/16" bore)/mounting kit. (Note: I am currently waiting on the rotors [RH threads] which should be here today).
The spindles and the mounting brackets bolted right in with no problems. I was assuming that this kit was going to come with an adjustable valve for the rear line, but to my surprise it came with a direct replacement valve that bolted in and all of the lines fit just like the valve that I removed. This is the first time that I have dealt with the new style aluminum MC that has the firewall mounting kit. This is the last time that I will be dealing with the four firewall bolts!!
The only "issue" that I had were with the dust shields which were minimal and it appears that who ever is making these parts, people all over are having the same fitment issues. I read about the issues before I received the kit so I knew that ahead of time. A couple of tweaks to gain access around the knuckle mounting bolts, and they are on. So far with this kit, the shields are the only issue and it took a minute each to fix. The valve was the biggest surprise to me because I did not want to cut into my existing SS brake lines for an adjustable valve. The valve in the kit fit perfectly. The calipers are coated black and look great. I painted the spindles and the caliper mounting brackets just because they came bare and to keep the rust down in the future.
I just wanted to let the members know that Cass has put together a very nice disc brake kit. All of the small parts are separated into bags. All of the bolts, clips, hoses, bearings, brake shoes, calipers (slider type) and spindles are all new and included!
Once I get my rotors, I will able to start on the caliper assembly and I hope to have the kit wrapped up by the end of the week. It is still cold here so I am taking my time when the temps allow.
Thanks Cass!
I have currently installed the new spindles, my own lower ball joints, caliper mounting brackets, dust shields, the new combination valve, and the aluminum master cylinder (15/16" bore)/mounting kit. (Note: I am currently waiting on the rotors [RH threads] which should be here today).
The spindles and the mounting brackets bolted right in with no problems. I was assuming that this kit was going to come with an adjustable valve for the rear line, but to my surprise it came with a direct replacement valve that bolted in and all of the lines fit just like the valve that I removed. This is the first time that I have dealt with the new style aluminum MC that has the firewall mounting kit. This is the last time that I will be dealing with the four firewall bolts!!
The only "issue" that I had were with the dust shields which were minimal and it appears that who ever is making these parts, people all over are having the same fitment issues. I read about the issues before I received the kit so I knew that ahead of time. A couple of tweaks to gain access around the knuckle mounting bolts, and they are on. So far with this kit, the shields are the only issue and it took a minute each to fix. The valve was the biggest surprise to me because I did not want to cut into my existing SS brake lines for an adjustable valve. The valve in the kit fit perfectly. The calipers are coated black and look great. I painted the spindles and the caliper mounting brackets just because they came bare and to keep the rust down in the future.
I just wanted to let the members know that Cass has put together a very nice disc brake kit. All of the small parts are separated into bags. All of the bolts, clips, hoses, bearings, brake shoes, calipers (slider type) and spindles are all new and included!
Once I get my rotors, I will able to start on the caliper assembly and I hope to have the kit wrapped up by the end of the week. It is still cold here so I am taking my time when the temps allow.
Thanks Cass!