JDAVIS3611
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I have drum brakes on my 1970 Road Runner would like to go with disc on front. Do you guys have any suggestions for what brand to use. I see some retain my spindles Thanks
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Some do retain your factory knuckles but then use a series of custom brackets and such to make it work. I’m personally not a fan of those.
I recommend changing to Chrysler A-body disc brake set up utilizing the 1973-1976 Mopar A body knuckles, rotors, caliper brackets and calipers etc. this design is what many offshore kits model after.
The knuckles and caliper brackets are often available in the used market. If time is not on your side there are lots of places to buy new (made in China likely) parts to do the job. The disposables like pads, rotors, hoses, calipers are all available from rock auto.
As previously mentioned and recommended Dr. diff is one of the many vendors that can provide you with these parts new if sourcing used stuff isn’t your bag.
Doctor diff : 10.95" Front Disc Brake Kit (Stage 1)
There is ALOT of info on this forum regarding disc brake upgrades. Spend some time with the search feature and do some research. It will benefit you much.
Good luck
I recommend changing to Chrysler A-body disc brake set up utilizing the 1973-1976 Mopar A body knuckles, rotors, caliper brackets and calipers etc. this design is what many offshore kits model after.
The knuckles and caliper brackets are often available in the used market. If time is not on your side there are lots of places to buy new (made in China likely) parts to do the job. The disposables like pads, rotors, hoses, calipers are all available from rock auto.
As previously mentioned and recommended Dr. diff is one of the many vendors that can provide you with these parts new if sourcing used stuff isn’t your bag.
Doctor diff : 10.95" Front Disc Brake Kit (Stage 1)
There is ALOT of info on this forum regarding disc brake upgrades. Spend some time with the search feature and do some research. It will benefit you much.
Good luck
Aron Gleason
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Wilwood disc brake kits are good.
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[FOR SALE] - **REBUILT**1973-76 Big Bolt Pattern Disc Brake Parts. Upper Control Arms, Calipers, Caliper Mounts, Spindles, Bearings, Gravel Shields.
I have a rebuilt 73-76 "A" Body disc brake system for your consideration.
I have a rebuilt 73-76 "A" Body disc brake system for your consideration.
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This would be ideal for the OP but he wouldn’t need the upper control arms. If they were broken out and sold separately it may facilitate a sale for you?
Your part always look so good, you can see the difference between them and chinesium stuff. You get them sooo clean, must be excellent rust free specimens to start!
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Ya, a B body guy not needing the upper control arms.
But i would be willing to sell the brakes separately, and just try and find a buyer over on the A bodies site for just the rebuilt upper control arms.
OzCharger69
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I run A-Body front discs with ax extra vacuum reservoir. Boy it stops alright
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