Re: disc brake conversion

[george smith <bt6t4@xxxxxxxxx>]

If you go w/ 11.75 rotors you have to have 15" wheels. The smaller rotors use the slider calipers but can have 14" wheels.
George


--- On Thu, 8/27/09, MO ( Steve Mick) <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: MO ( Steve Mick) <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: disc brake conversion
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Thursday, August 27, 2009, 3:34 PM
> 
> Can't seem to get this past Topica so will try
> again...............MO
> ----- Original Message ----- 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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