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Re: Adjusting brake drums to eliminate pull [Re: jcastle1] #2321384 06/14/17 11:27 PM 06/14/17 11:27 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 964 Cincinnati,Ohio J jcastle1 OP super stock
jcastle1 OP super stock J Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 964 Cincinnati,Ohio	FYI, if anyone is curious about weight of complete 11 inch brake conversion kit VS complete stock drum brakes- Stock size disc kit unboxed weighs 98.5 lbs including calipers, pads, Rotors, hoses, backing plates, spindles, brackets, bearings, and all Hardware. I will weigh the complete drum setup after removal and post results This is the stage 1 kit from Dr. Diff

Re: Adjusting brake drums to eliminate pull [Re: jcastle1] #2321386 06/14/17 11:29 PM 06/14/17 11:29 PM
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RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska	thank you, weight savings is always important. live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: Adjusting brake drums to eliminate pull [Re: jcastle1] #2321387 06/14/17 11:29 PM 06/14/17 11:29 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 964 Cincinnati,Ohio J jcastle1 OP super stock
jcastle1 OP super stock J Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 964 Cincinnati,Ohio	BTW- I am offering up the old stock drum setup complete in the free section, for any purists, or if you just need parts. Just pay the actual shipping John

Re: Adjusting brake drums to eliminate pull [Re: jcastle1] #2323230 06/18/17 06:44 PM 06/18/17 06:44 PM
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jcastle1 OP super stock J Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 964 Cincinnati,Ohio	Well, yesterday I finished the disc brake upgrade. The only hicccup was having to remove the welded on sway bar tabs on the lower control arms to allow front hanging of the calipers. Total weight of factory front drum brakes: 96.6 lbs. Total weight of disc brake upgrade: 98.5 lbs.

Re: Adjusting brake drums to eliminate pull [Re: jcastle1] #2323235 06/18/17 06:52 PM 06/18/17 06:52 PM
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Supercuda About to go away Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours	Originally Posted By jcastle1 The only hicccup was having to remove the welded on sway bar tabs on the lower control arms to allow front hanging of the calipers. Where's the face palm smiley? They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.

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