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Disc Brake conversion???? #1327538 10/28/12 08:23 PM 10/28/12 08:23 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 143 A abc440 OP member
abc440 OP member A Joined: May 2003 Posts: 143	I am getting ready to convert drum to disc on front of 1971 Charger.Dont want to look for used parts at yard. Any suggestions on which kits you have used? THANKS D

Re: Disc Brake conversion???? [Re: abc440] #1327539 10/28/12 10:55 PM 10/28/12 10:55 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 957 Heart of Ohio 4boxers4 super stock
4boxers4 super stock Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 957 Heart of Ohio	I have the kit from JEGS for my 68RR . Just installing it now but it seems nice. Persistance is omnipotent Durability Engineer, Chair and Couch division...

Re: Disc Brake conversion???? [Re: abc440] #1327540 10/29/12 01:22 AM 10/29/12 01:22 AM
Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 4,467 Morristown Tn. 7 71birdJ68 master
71birdJ68 master 7 Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 4,467 Morristown Tn.	Read the article in Mopar Action about using A body spindles ect..That is the cheapest way using kung fu rotors.On my 71 RR I went with the correct original set up, the US made rotors cost a lot more, but sure are made batter.

Re: Disc Brake conversion???? [Re: abc440] #1327541 10/29/12 07:23 AM 10/29/12 07:23 AM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 404 Central New York bfury mopar
bfury mopar Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 404 Central New York	I bought a kit from Speedway that included new spindles, rotors, calipers and pads for my 63 Fury. I had to buy a master at Napa for $40 bucks. I think the kit was $400 plus shipping. It went on easy and works great. No Stock

Re: Disc Brake conversion???? [Re: bfury] #1327542 10/29/12 12:40 PM 10/29/12 12:40 PM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 143 A abc440 OP member
abc440 OP member A Joined: May 2003 Posts: 143	Thanks. Do you have email address for Speedway and what master do I ask for at NAPA?

Re: Disc Brake conversion???? [Re: abc440] #1327543 10/29/12 01:17 PM 10/29/12 01:17 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,530 Nunya CA CR8CRSHR master
CR8CRSHR master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,530 Nunya CA	There are excellent articles on MOPARTS in the Tech Archives on Disc Brake conversions. Why don't you start there and get your basic understanding of what's involved as opposed to just asking out right here in the Forum? Then after you have some information from the Archives, you can make, along with the suggestions here, an informative decision for your needs. I just don't get it some times.... Good luck in your quest though. One cannot have enough reliable Braking these days...

Re: Disc Brake conversion???? [Re: abc440] #1327544 10/29/12 04:34 PM 10/29/12 04:34 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 31,112 Oregon A AndyF I Win
AndyF I Win A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 31,112 Oregon	The factory 11.75 setup is the best choice for most people. You can install it now using all new parts. I'd still buy used original knuckles rather than the new cast ones, but that is just me. Otherwise, everything is available new in the box for a complete 11.75 conversion.

Re: Disc Brake conversion???? [Re: abc440] #1327545 10/29/12 04:41 PM 10/29/12 04:41 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,431 SK,Canada gregsrt top fuel
gregsrt top fuel Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,431 SK,Canada	Quote: Thanks. Do you have email address for Speedway and what master do I ask for at NAPA? I agree with AndyF on the 11.75" conversion.... http://www.speedwaymotors.com/ Last edited by gregsrt; 10/29/12 04:42 PM. An association of men who will not quarrel with one another is a thing which has never yet existed, from the greatest confederacy of nations down to a town meeting or a vestry. Thomas Jefferson

Re: Disc Brake conversion???? [Re: abc440] #1327546 10/29/12 04:44 PM 10/29/12 04:44 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska R RapidRobert Circle Track
RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska	Quote: Thanks. Do you have email address for Speedway www.speedwaymotors.com. (1) mile away from me live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: Disc Brake conversion???? [Re: AndyF] #1327547 10/29/12 04:46 PM 10/29/12 04:46 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 4,763 Florida BDW master
BDW master Joined: May 2005 Posts: 4,763 Florida	Who makes the adapter for the 11.75 calipers? This always the hard part to find

Re: Disc Brake conversion???? [Re: BDW] #1327548 10/29/12 06:21 PM 10/29/12 06:21 PM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,754 Conway, SC T2R9 master
T2R9 master Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,754 Conway, SC	Quote: Who makes the adapter for the 11.75 calipers? This always the hard part to find Dr Diff has them new for $90

Re: Disc Brake conversion???? [Re: BDW] #1327549 10/30/12 12:52 AM 10/30/12 12:52 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 31,112 Oregon A AndyF I Win
AndyF I Win A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 31,112 Oregon	Quote: Who makes the adapter for the 11.75 calipers? This always the hard part to find DoctorDiff took the plunge and invested the money into tooling necessary to reproduce the 11.75 adapters. I don't think he has posted a new parts ad on here yet, but he has them available.

Re: Disc Brake conversion???? [Re: AndyF] #1327550 10/30/12 03:24 PM 10/30/12 03:24 PM
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,285 Pacific NW USA CompSyn pro stock
CompSyn pro stock Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,285 Pacific NW USA	Quote: Quote: Who makes the adapter for the 11.75 calipers? This always the hard part to find DoctorDiff took the plunge and invested the money into tooling necessary to reproduce the 11.75 adapters. I don't think he has posted a new parts ad on here yet, but he has them available. Are the adapters pin or slider style?

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