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04/21/20 08:04 AM
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I would like to replace the front drum brakes on my 1970 Roadrunner with disk brakes what do I need for this? Also who knows about Power Stop brakes?

Re: brakes [Re: IRON MAN] #2766589
04/21/20 08:23 AM
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I used a kit like this to swap over a 67 Barracuda. Everything was included. The only issue was having to elongate a hole in the backing plate. Looks like all factory style parts. fit well.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/clp-6374swbk-s
Doug

Re: brakes [Re: IRON MAN] #2766607
04/21/20 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by IRON MAN
I would like to replace the front drum brakes on my 1970 Roadrunner with disk brakes what do I need for this? Also who knows about Power Stop brakes?


Dr. Diff would be my choice

Re: brakes [Re: dvw] #2766614
04/21/20 09:18 AM
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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I believe a member had a set from a 70s B body.Easy to get parts and they do make ceramic pads for pin calipars.IIRC he asked whet they are worth in the section for asking prices.best way to swap.Rocky

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Re: brakes [Re: therocks] #2766618
04/21/20 09:24 AM
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Read this: https://www.allpar.com/history/mopar/brakes/disc-main.html

Also Dr Diff has all the parts to keep it Mopar!

https://www.doctordiff.com/

Re: brakes [Re: IRON MAN] #2766624
04/21/20 09:36 AM
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As stated keep it factory, you wouldn't believe the headaches you will save your self.

Re: brakes [Re: 71birdJ68] #2766629
04/21/20 09:44 AM
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DR DIFF.. Very nice set up,,

Re: brakes [Re: JohnH] #2766640
04/21/20 10:31 AM
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Went with spindles from F,M,J . . . used ones with calipers on rear side . . . made sure to get correct calipers with bleeder on TOP . . . and used aluminum master cylinder with adapter from Dr. Diff . . . manual drum brakes to manual disc/drum . . . works great actually, no issues at all . . . oh, also got the braided brake lines from Dr. Diff also . . . over 10k miles on car now, no wear issues on tires, brakes work great.

Re: brakes [Re: JohnH] #2766661
04/21/20 11:18 AM
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Thank You I am looking at this now

Re: brakes [Re: IRON MAN] #2766706
04/21/20 12:48 PM
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our good Doctor is great to deal with ! up
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Re: brakes [Re: IRON MAN] #2766738
04/21/20 01:55 PM
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All the factory disc brake master cylinder do NOT have a residual valve in the master cylinders to keep residual pressure on the disc brakes, make sure yours doesn't have it when your ready to drive it. It is a little rubber flapper valve with a tiny spring in it that sits behind the brass insert for the steel brake line to seal against, I use a #8 sheet metal self tapping screw in it, 2 to 3 full turns, and a claw hammer to pull the screw out with the seat on it scope
Make sure and tighten the seat back into the master cylinder and use a lot of pressure to reseal the seat up again wrench


Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)






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