Replacing Factory Disc Brakes on 1969 Charger

[Tyron68]

I recently acquired a 1969 charger SE, 383 car with factory front disc brakes. On my 68 I used Wilwood for everything, but I am not wanting to spend that kind of money on this car. Any suggestions on a good rotor/caliper brand that is more economical but still a good quality product? I am upgrading from 14" to 15" wheels on this car. Also, what do I need to verify to confirm I am buying something that is compatible with what's there now?

 

[Fran Blacker]

Wildwoods might be cheaper, cost of rotors and calipers on those$#$. Might want to switch to later mopar Disc's. Sell the parts.

 

[gtx6970]

I converted a 69 Charger a few years back from the factory Bendix set to the late model Volare stuff. it was a 100% bolt on

 

[R413]

66-69 b-bodys have Bendix disc brakes, not cheap to find parts.

Convert to 70's single piston brakes is the most economical way to fix them.

Sell those to a restorer.

 

[TorRed]

I have these to put on the Bird, have drum brakes all the way around now.

10.95" Front Disc Brake Kit (Stage 1)

 

[lemondana]

Make sure you keep your Bendix dual diaphragm booster. It is top dog in boosters. There is nothing better!

 

[Billccm]

Dr Diff kit is the best for the money.

 

[Black_Sheep]

This is a pretty good deal…

Wilwood Mopar 11.75" Front Disc Brake Kit (Stage 2 Plus)

11.75" front disc brake kit with Wilwood calipers includes all new hardware. The package fits '62-'72 B-bodies, '67-'76 A-bodies and '70-'74 E-bodies.

www.doctordiff.com

 

[gkent]

Find a copy of Mopar Action's "disc-o-tech" disc conversion. You won't find a more economical swap than that. And it uses ALL Mopar parts !! Article can be found online.

 

[Fran Blacker]

Find a copy of Mopar Action's "disc-o-tech" disc conversion. You won't find a more economical swap than that. And it uses ALL Mopar parts !! Article can be found online.

If you want the large 11.75 rotors, the caliper bracket are expensive. I took a picture of the two brackets and sent the picture to a junkyard in MI. Noted the ones I wanted, I had called them they said they had them. This was 2002 but might work still.

 

[Tyron68]

Guys thanks for the feedback.

Make sure you keep your Bendix dual diaphragm booster. It is top dog in boosters. There is nothing better!

Lemondana, so replacing the master cylinder is ok but keep the booster correct?

 

[Tyron68]

Also, I had cut all of the brake lines that tie into the proportioning valve as the lines were rusted on the valve and wouldn't back out. I am sure there is a stock replacement, but do you guys have any recommendations on a good proportioning valve?

 

[autoxcuda]

Here's a very stock looking Dr Diff kit with an upgrade to 11.75 rotors that will fit in 15" rims. Not much more $$ than the 10.75 rotor kit.

All wear and replacement parts found available at common parts stores.

 

[lemondana]

Guys thanks for the feedback.

Lemondana, so replacing the master cylinder is ok but keep the booster correct?

I would have the master cylinder rebuilt, if I could find a good place. And by all means keep your booster and have it rebuilt-it won't be cheap but will be the best. and mark it somehow and document to make sure you get your booster back. You will be happier than if you buy that Chinese junk. I always rebuild what I have rather than buy new unless you can find NOS. Just my opinion.

 

[Tyron68]

I was gonna use the stock Bendix booster but replace everything else.

Make sure you keep your Bendix dual diaphragm booster. It is top dog in boosters. There is nothing better!

 

[gtx6970]

I was gonna use the stock Bendix booster but replace everything else.

That is exactly what I did on a 1969 Charger . Also was Bendix disc brakes. Changed only the wheel portion. Re used all the power booster master cyl etc etc


Worked like a charm

 

[Dave6T4]

I converted my 11" front drum brakes on my 1967 R/T to Bendix 4-piston caliper system from a 1969 Charger. I have run these since 1992, and 70,000 miles, without a minute's trouble. I converted the 10" front drum brakes on my 1964 Polara to single piston style from a 1970 RoadRunner. I also helped a friend convert his 10" front drums on his 1967 Belvedere to disc brake system from late '80's 5th Ave. It was a pretty easy job, with most of the parts available from RockAuto for cheap. All the spindles are interchangeable side to side, with no change in steering geometry. This allows you to hang calipers front or back.

 

[Tyron68]

That is exactly what I did on a 1969 Charger . Also was Bendix disc brakes. Changed only the wheel portion. Re used all the power booster master cyl etc etc


Worked like a charm

Did you have to do anything to the booster/master cylinder or they just still worked?

 

[gtx6970]

Did you have to do anything to the booster/master cylinder or they just still worked?

I reused the same stock 1969 disc brake master cyl, Brake booster, prop Valves ,, etc etc