Right stuff brakes.

BeepBeepRR · Apr 8, 2017

I installed a right stuff front brake conversion on the Road Runner. This kit says that if the wheels came on cars that had factory disc brakes then those 14 inch wheels will work. Anyhow The conversion went pretty easy with a couple hiccups. The dust shields need a little trimming around the large bolts that connect the spindle to the lower ball joint. I have not completed the entire setup yet due to having a crushed brake line at the rear passenger side and a clogged rubber line at the rear end. I have since replaced both parts rebuilt the back brakes with new wheel cylinders and shoes. Then while pulling the rear drums off the axle on the adjuster side of the car came out a little. Turns out the adjuster was crushed and not able to re screw into the adjuster plate. Anyhow 400 dollars later we now have some axles in route to the house. Also replaced all front steering parts with Moog parts. Also couldnt stand the chrome valve covers so I bought some off ebay and cleaned up the engine a little. Before and after pics at the bottom.

BeepBeepRR · Apr 8, 2017

Engine before and after.

Thunderlugs · Apr 8, 2017

BeepBeepRR said:
I installed a right stuff front brake conversion on the Road Runner. This kit says that if the wheels came on cars that had factory disc brakes then those 14 inch wheels will work. Anyhow The conversion went pretty easy with a couple hiccups. The dust shields need a little trimming around the large bolts that connect the spindle to the lower ball joint. I have not completed the entire setup yet due to having a crushed brake line at the rear passenger side and a clogged rubber line at the rear end. I have since replaced both parts rebuilt the back brakes with new wheel cylinders and shoes. Then while pulling the rear drums off the axle on the adjuster side of the car came out a little. Turns out the adjuster was crushed and not able to re screw into the adjuster plate. Anyhow 400 dollars later we now have some axles in route to the house. Also replaced all front steering parts with Moog parts. Also couldnt stand the chrome valve covers so I bought some off ebay and cleaned up the engine a little. Before and after pics at the bottom.
The brake hose situation looks interesting. Should there be some concern there? Just curious.

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Billccm · Apr 8, 2017

I'm right along with you on my Road Runner front conversion. I used Dr Diff for the kit.

In the garage now starting to replace the rear brake lines.

Are you manual or power brakes?

67belvedere/225 · Apr 8, 2017

on my belvedere did the front disc brake conversion , i used a doner car i bought , it was a diplomat 1982.
the callipers to wheel clearance is about 1/4 inch tight but don't see any problems with my 14 inch rims.
yours look close . i would grind away the calliper in you have too , or the wheel will

BeepBeepRR · Apr 8, 2017

Billccm said:
I'm right along with you on my Road Runner front conversion. I used Dr Diff for the kit.

In the garage now starting to replace the rear brake lines.

Are you manual or power brakes?

These are a power conversion.

BeepBeepRR · Apr 8, 2017

67belvedere/225 said:
on my belvedere did the front disc brake conversion , i used a doner car i bought , it was a diplomat 1982.
the callipers to wheel clearance is about 1/4 inch tight but don't see any problems with my 14 inch rims.
yours look close . i would grind away the calliper in you have too , or the wheel will

These also have about a 1/4 inch. It looks closer in the pictures but it clears just fine.

GetX'd · Apr 8, 2017

I put Right Stuff power front discs on the GTX. They seem to do the job just right!

Thunderlugs · Apr 9, 2017

BeepBeepRR said:
These also have about a 1/4 inch. It looks closer in the pictures but it clears just fine.

I noticed your hoses. Did they come with your kit? That twist looks ,.. well,.... interesting. Just curious.

BeepBeepRR · Apr 9, 2017

Thunderlugs said:
I noticed your hoses. Did they come with your kit? That twist looks ,.. well,.... interesting. Just curious.

Yea the hose came with the kit. I tried installing it several ways I was a bit confused by it. But that was the only way it would go on without hitting the ipper control arm and still allow full travel of the spindle. I agree they could have done a better job with that. But it works with no binding.

Billccm · Apr 9, 2017

BTW, are you keeping all of the old drum components? It's quite a bit of stuff (and heavy) to just keep around. Contemplating scrapping mine as I just don't store things forever that are not likely to be used.

BeepBeepRR · Apr 9, 2017

I have them in a box.. I dont know what to do with the stuff either. May store it in a box in case I ever go to a swap meet.

ITS A 72 RR · May 1, 2018

BeepBeepRR said:
These are a power conversion.

I am also in the middle of drum to disc conversion. Also using the same kit from Right Stuff. My question is on the booster assembly where did you get the vacuum to supply the booster check valve? Thanks

rlem1977 · May 1, 2018

Billccm said:
BTW, are you keeping all of the old drum components? It's quite a bit of stuff (and heavy) to just keep around. Contemplating scrapping mine as I just don't store things forever that are not likely to be used.

If the drums are turnable, turn them and sell them. There seems to be folks looking for drums frequently.

Hilljack68 · May 2, 2018

I'll be doing my brake conversion soon, and have been researching various kits for a few days now. I currently have manual drums all around, but will be going to power front discs. Have you guys had any issues with SSBC or Right Stuff? I've narrowed it down to those two.

rlem1977 · May 2, 2018

Hilljack68 said:
I'll be doing my brake conversion soon, and have been researching various kits for a few days now. I currently have manual drums all around, but will be going to power front discs. Have you guys had any issues with SSBC or Right Stuff? I've narrowed it down to those two.

I have used the Right Stuff, not SSBC. I like the Right Stuff, quality components. My suggestion, get EVERYTHING you can from whichever company you decide. That way if you have an issue there is no room for them to blame another mfrs component. My only other suggestion, if you are considering a rear disc conversion later, maybe consider Wilwood and others right now. I like the Right Stuff quality, not a fan of their rear disc conversion design that I have installed. I much prefer Wilwood's, which uses a hat rotor design. Good luck, have fun.

NJRR · May 2, 2018

Hilljack68 said:
I'll be doing my brake conversion soon, and have been researching various kits for a few days now. I currently have manual drums all around, but will be going to power front discs. Have you guys had any issues with SSBC or Right Stuff? I've narrowed it down to those two.

I just converted my fronts with an SSBC kit last weekend. I liked their kit because it used the old drum brake spindle and I didn't have to touch any front end components, no alignment necessary. It took me about 2 hours per side. The kit was complete and all parts fit perfectly. The caliper mounting bracket seems to be coated in a heavy black plastic. Some of that coating got into the threads for the mounting bolts. I just chased them all with the proper bolt before mounting so I didn't cross thread any of them while installing. I'm replacing the master cylinder and installing an adjustable prop valve this weekend. Then we'll see how they actually work !!!! Here's a before and after pic.

PST · May 2, 2018

Hilljack68 said:
I'll be doing my brake conversion soon, and have been researching various kits for a few days now. I currently have manual drums all around, but will be going to power front discs. Have you guys had any issues with SSBC or Right Stuff? I've narrowed it down to those two.

Have you thought about a company called Leed brakes. They make a top notch kit that uses the existing drum brake spindle like the SSBC kit? We are a retailer of their kits and they are available in power, manual and at the wheels kits?

Here is a link to them on our site:

https://p-s-t.com/i-23162312-front-...tml#!year=1968||make=DODGE||model=CORONET 500

And here is kit similar to the single piston right stuff set up:

https://p-s-t.com/i-23158282-front-...tml#!year=1968||make=DODGE||model=CORONET 500

Lastly as a member of the forum you are eligible for the PST's members discount of 10% off orders of $200 or more and free shipping with in the US 48 States.

Thanks
James From
PST Marketing

BeepBeepRR · May 5, 2018

I mounted the brakes towards the rear of the rotor. Now looking at that picture of the SSBC setup, wondering if I should move them to the front. That may have been why the hoses were weird. But again the instructions didn't say where to put them as far as I can remember.

NJRR · May 5, 2018

BeepBeepRR said:
I mounted the brakes towards the rear of the rotor. Now looking at that picture of the SSBC setup, wondering if I should move them to the front. That may have been why the hoses were weird. But again the instructions didn't say where to put them as far as I can remember.

The SSBC kit specifically indicated that the calipers mount towards the front. I was a little leery about the hose routing also, but turning the wheels chock to chock, there was no kinking or interference. Going out there now to mount the new master cylinder and prop valve. Hope it all works !!!!

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