Re: disc brake conversion

["MO ( Steve Mick)" <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Can't seem to get this past Topica so will try again...............MO
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From: "Steve Mick" <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 9:12 PM
Subject: disc brake conversion


> 1964 Dodge B body warmed 413. I know this has been done to death so please 
> excuse me. Objective: low cost and over the counter parts.I don't want to 
> scrounge the salvage yards on this. I am looking at AAJ basic kit and 
> source new or rebuilt parts from local parts houses  as I recieve a 
> discount from them. Questions:  Is a 11" rotor big enough to  whoa my car 
> down quickly, at the dragstrip ? Can the stock suspension(rebuilt) handle 
> the stronger braking forces? With disc brakes can I expect much better 
> brakes than drums , without having power brakes?
> Any other low cost options? your input is appreciated 
> .................................MO 


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