Which SSBC Brake kit

[dodge68charger]

i ve decided to go with the SSBC front disc brake kit and keep the original drum brakes on the rear of the car. They show a few kits on their site and im not sure which one to go for, the car was an original power drum car but the power booster/master cylinder and brake lines are long gone. Any suggestions would be really helpful, Thanks

 

[rolling_Thunder]

I personally don't like the SSBC power brake kit - they use some GM street rod booster and master cylinder with funky brackets... just doesnt seem right to me. If it were me - I would order a booster and master from a local parts house, lines from Fine Lines or similar, and the front disc brake kit from SSBC - I have their basic kit on the front and rear of my 68 Charger -- They use 1965 mustang rotors / calipers with a custom bracket to mount them.... parts are easy to replace and find and they aren't "gucci" - they simply work.

 

[dodge68charger]

Just looking for something that will bolt on, ssbc offer 2 kits, a156 and a156-1, not sure which one to use? their tech section is of no help.

Trying to find a front disc brake setup including master cylinder and power booster that will bolt on a 68 dodge charger with FACTORY POWER DRUM brakes is becoming a real a nightmare!

 

['68 383 Charger]

use the A156 kit, but you will need to purchas a factory replacement booster seperately from a parts store. the A156-1 kit includes a booster but will not fit an original power brake car. I put the kit on my charger several year ago and love it. I converted the rear to power brakes a 2 years ago and they work great. only negative side is the pads they include need some heat in them before they really start to grab.

 

[PST]

Just for your Guys information we are now an SSBC dealer I was in the process of putting a press release together concerning our partner ship. We have very good pricing on thier kits and you can use your members discount as well.

Thanks
James From
PST Marketing
1-800-247-2288

 

[bigmanjbmopar]

Just for your Guys information we are now an SSBC dealer I was in the process of putting a press release together concerning our partner ship. We have very good pricing on thier kits and you can use your members discount as well.

Thanks
James From
PST Marketing
1-800-247-2288

Is the pricing on the site?

 

[dodge68charger]

If i buy an aftermarket bendix booster , where can i find a disc/drum master cylinder. If i decide to go with wilwood front brake kit. I noticed their site only has disc/disc cylinders

 

[PST]

We are working on getting on the site as we speak but if you call in to the sales staff they can give you a price quote. Just give them the SSBC Kit number you are interested in.

Thanks
James From
PST Marketing
1-800-247-2288
Ext 316

 

[Moparmatt72]

I just bought a rear disc convertion from strange and its really nice, billet 4 piston calipers, they also have front brakes as well too. I believe for $600 for the fronts and I paid $445 for the rear.

 

[5.7 hemi]

Aren't the strange rear disc's for racing as they dont have an e-brake?

 

[Sweet5ltr]

Summit racing sells a re-branded ssbc kit under their name, if you are looking into that route.

 

[Moparmatt72]

Aren't the strange rear disc's for racing as they dont have an e-brake?

Yes they don't have a e brake but with a auto you don't really need an e brake.

 

[PST]

Same also goes for SSBC competition series rear brake kit. There is no provision for the e -brake just an FYI

 

[5.7 hemi]

Thats until a total failure of the braking system, and then you **** your pants as you head towards that tree or wall, worse case, another family on the road. Street driven cars are supposed to have an e-brake, and if Ca. ever starts a inspection program like other states, a car will fail. I'm not getting on anyones case, imo, e-brakes are a neccesary part are a street legal vehicle.

 

[Moparmatt72]

good point, but that why checks are always good, plus you can always downshift to slow down a car. Course ill take out a tree before I take out another car. I know for me that's why I'm converting to hydroboost instead of vaccum. Don't worry don't think anyones taking it the wrong way. Its all good my friend.