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1952 Desoto disk brakes #3040865
05/08/22 11:09 PM
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I've considered converting the front brakes from drum to disk on my Desoto for some time, and I've checked around to the major brake suppliers. No one seems to have a specific kit that will work, and something a little more universal doesn't seem to be usable either. Mechanically the brakes work fine, but in todays traffic with higher speeds and frequent braking, they tend to exhibit fading. I'd like to get some ideas on how to resolve this before I hand the car off to the next generation that wouldn't know what to expect from cars of this era. Thoughts?

Re: 1952 Desoto disk brakes [Re: Ply36] #3040866
05/08/22 11:13 PM
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I would call Dr. Diff and see if he can help you on your car scope up twocents


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Re: 1952 Desoto disk brakes [Re: Cab_Burge] #3040871
05/08/22 11:21 PM
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Eagle, Idaho
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Re: 1952 Desoto disk brakes [Re: Neil] #3040872
05/08/22 11:31 PM
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Try these guys.

Does Desoto share any suspension parts with Chrysler, Dodge or Plymouth?

https://www.ecihotrodbrakes.com/dodge_plymouth_discbrake_conversions.html

Kevin

Re: 1952 Desoto disk brakes [Re: Neil] #3040873
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Scarebird looks promising! I'll check it out further tomorrow. Thanks!

Re: 1952 Desoto disk brakes [Re: Twostick] #3040874
05/08/22 11:34 PM
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I'll have to email ECI with that question. Thanks

Re: 1952 Desoto disk brakes [Re: Ply36] #3040915
05/09/22 08:35 AM
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This is the supplier I used for my 51 Plymouth's swap to discs. I had a few nitpicky issues with it.

https://www.rustyhope.com/mopar-disc-brakes

My issues in this thread.

https://board.moparts.org/ubbthread...1951-plymouth-cambridge.html#Post2982885

Re: 1952 Desoto disk brakes [Re: Ply36] #3040943
05/09/22 11:14 AM
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I have seen Wildwood do custom stuff for Jay Leno, maybe they would for you as well. Never know unless you ask.

Re: 1952 Desoto disk brakes [Re: 340Cuda] #3041076
05/09/22 08:49 PM
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I did a Scarebird kit on my '71 D100. Sourced all new parts from Rock Auto and had less than $250 into it. made a HUGE difference in my confidence level when driving it.







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