RE: B body disc brakes

[Jeff Adams <ledman_70@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I used 73 Dart parts on my 64 Polara 3 years ago. The rotors ARE smaller 
and don't stop like late model discs, but they stop a lot better than 
the original drums!
waedison@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> 
> My conversion for my 64 Sport Fury is mostly parts for a 73 Dart. I 
> doubt that I'll ever even replace the disc pads on this car, just want 
> the reliability of discs on the freeway. While the rotors aren't 
> available over the counter, everything else is. I may not be satisfied 
> with the smaller rotors I'm using, but we'll see. I want to use my 14" 
> steel wheels on this car. I'll post the test-drive results of my 
> conversion along with manufacturer and part numbers of what I used when 
> done. May be helpful to others. I'll be converting my other 64 Sport 
> Fury as well, but will go with an MP setup which has big slotted rotors, 
> etc. 15" wheels and tires make sense to me for that car. 
> 
> /Butch/Ferndale, WA 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Extreme Signs & Stripes" <sderby@xxxxxxxxxxx> 
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx 
> Sent: Friday, January 8, 2010 8:23:03 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific 
> Subject: Re: B body disc brakes 
> 
> 
> But realistically, when do you think you will ever have to replace your 
> entire brake system? Maybe once when you are restoring the car and with 
> the 
> limited driving of most cars, proper storage and attention they get you 
> will 
> never do the conversion again in your lifetime. I think there is nothing 
> 
> wrong with the kits that use different parts. Just do what I do with my 
> other hot rods, have a log book that stays with the car with the parts 
> and 
> part numbers and you will be okay, if you break down and need a certain 
> part. How many guys here actually take the car on more than a few long 
> trips 
> a year that you would not be close to a parts store. I don't know about 
> the 
> rest of the world but here in Canada alot of parts stores do not have 
> parts 
> books now for pre 79 and usually there is a pimply faced kid who is 
> serving 
> you at the counter and he does not even know what a Dodge Coronet is 
> from a 
> Hyundai. But if you give him a make and model of a newer part, they can 
> look 
> it up for you fine, although they still ask you what motor it has and if 
> it 
> has air conditioning when you want a windshield wiper!! If you have 
> access 
> to a salvage yard then fine, but if not order the kit. Most of these 
> kits 
> are made by fellow enthusiasts who have taken the time to source the 
> cheapest alternative to stock parts and would not sell something that is 
> 
> dangerous. 
> Just my 2 cents. 
> cheers 
> Steve 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "george smith" <bt6t4@xxxxxxxxx> 
> To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx> 
> Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 6:17 AM 
> Subject: Re: B body disc brakes 
> 
> 
> That is the exact setup I also used Bill. Besides being easier,it's all 
> Mopar. Wandering through the salvage yard was also fun. 
> George 
> 
> 
> --- On Fri, 1/8/10, Bill <Y1TopBanana73@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: 
> 
> > From: Bill <Y1TopBanana73@xxxxxxxxx> 
> > Subject: Re: B body disc brakes 
> > To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx, micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> > Date: Friday, January 8, 2010, 5:12 AM 
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> > I personally wouldn't go with one of those kits that use 
> > ferd rotors 
> > w/ Camaro calipers, Hyundai brake hoses, packard brake 
> > hardware, etc, 
> > etc, and specialized pads from that manufacturer. First 
> > problem is 
> > you'll have a hard time remembering what parts came off of 
> > what 
> > vehicle when it comes time to replace them, and then you 
> > have to hope 
> > to God that the place you bought the kit from is still in 
> > business to 
> > get any of their specialized parts! Do the part swap from 
> > an A, F-M-J, 
> > or late B-Body. The parts are plentiful and NOT specialized 
> > to one 
> > small manufacturer. Personally I used the spindles, caliper 
> > brackets & 
> > rotors from a 73 B-Body and then used 73 E-Body calipers. 
> > Works great 
> > and it's all plentiful Mopar parts available from your 
> > local parts 
> > store. Just my $0.02 
> > 
> > The slider caliper has a notch in the caliper bracket and 
> > the caliper 
> > has and appropriate notch itself that the 2 mate together. 
> > The late 
> > model B&E-Bodies use a pin type caliper which also 
> > works very well. 
> > Most places sell a caliper kit that has hardware and pins 
> > included. 
> > 
> > -- 
> > Bill M 
> > 65 Coronet 500 'vert http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/mmo62008.html 
> > http://www.marylandmopars.net/membersrides/Bill-MelissaCoronet/Bill-MelissaCoronet.htm 
> > 
> > 73 Dart Sport, 00 Cherokee Sport, 01 Dakota SLT 
> > 21 Model T Depot Hack, 92 Accord, 06 Mazda 3 
> > 
> > On Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 2:48 AM, MO ( Steve Mick) 
> > <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
> > wrote: 
> > > 
> > > I want to run this up the flagpole again. I had a 
> > couple responces, One 
> > > about future availability on 70-72 Ford Rotors and a 
> > satisfied Valient 
> > > owner Any other input, And what is meant by a slider 
> > type caliper? Any 
> > > downside to those? Thanks .................MO. 
> > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "MO ( Steve Mick)" 
> > > <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
> > > To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx> 
> > > Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 12:44 AM 
> > > Subject: B body disc brakes 
> > > 
> > > 
> > >> 
> > >> Any opinions on SCAREBIRDS disc brake conversions? 
> > They supply the 
> > >> bracket , adapters and instructions for $165. You 
> > supply the 11- 3/4 70-72 
> > >> ford galaxie front rotors and 94-99 Dodge Ram 
> > 1500 calipers. You have to 
> > >> use 15" rims, but this combo sounds like some real 
> > stopping power. I think 
> > >> they say the Dodge calipers is the slider type 
> > --Is that good and what does 
> > >> that mean? I know you can put together a alll 
> > Mopar set up, but the kit 
> > >> appeals to me for ease of assembly and not 
> > hunting down 
> > >> parts................... Thoughts 
> > please?................................MO 
> > >> 
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Jeff Adams
64 Polara


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