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Big Disc Brakes....

Started by Rolling_Thunder, February 21, 2009, 10:23:19 PM

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Rolling_Thunder

so...     I am looking for BIG disc brakes for my Charger....     any suggestions ?   I'm looking for around a 14" rotor set up with 4-piston calipers...       any leads ?
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

WingCharger

Didn't somebody use the brake setup off of a viper on their car. :shruggy:
I'd say that would stop your car. :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:

Rolling_Thunder

they use a viper caliper on a 11.75" mopar rotor...   not exactly what i'm looking for....     I'm looking for a large rotor set up.
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

autodynamics

baer actually makes an upgrade of mine 14" rotors and 6 piston caliper
http://www.baer.com/products/calipers/calipers-6p-offroad.php

Rolling_Thunder

hmmm     what kind of price am I looking at for said set up ?


1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

suntech

Since we only live once, and all this is not just a dressed rehearsal, but the real thing............ Well, enjoy it!!!!


autodynamics

i know the upgraded calipers are $1100 plus rotors. you cn use the 13" ones also.. reality with hydroboost its wway overkill i like it for the visual factor, also there rear kit doesnt incorporate a e-brake , also try dr diff  hes got i similar set up with brembo brakes.

WingCharger

What is the biggest SSBC setup you can get? :shruggy:
They seem to be the most common system guys use, and probably what I will go with at first. :coolgleamA: :coolgleamA:

autodynamics

when i bought mine the baers were 3k front and rear another 700 for hydroboost, then if i want to upgrade to 6piston from calipers 1100 plus rotors...400  right now the car stops awesome, no need for bigger just like how it looked  i probably do it. i would do it yesterday if they had a rear e brake system with the 6piston for the rear but as for right no good...I bought mine from steve strope with nycmille a few years back. hope that helps

Rolling_Thunder

so roughly $3000 + $1100 + Rotors ($500?) = $4600.00    OUCH!

Let me see what I can whip up....     maybe I can home brew something better   :D
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

Blakcharger440

I have heard that Dr. Diff offers a kit for 13in kit for mopars. I believe they are Cobra mustang discs. I have also heard of somebody using the 14 in discs from the newer Chargers?

Foreman72

Quote from: WingCharger on February 22, 2009, 09:18:59 AM
What is the biggest SSBC setup you can get? :shruggy:
They seem to be the most common system guys use, and probably what I will go with at first. :coolgleamA: :coolgleamA:

i've heard so many horror stories about ssbc i'm not even gonna touch them.. :Twocents:
Eric "Foreman"

Previous: 1972 Dodge Charger
Current: 2002 Volvo S60

"The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.
=Psalm 37:23-24=
"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven..."
=Matthew 6:19-21=
:pat

GT

Here are some pics of Wilwood 14" rotors - front and back. Fronts have 6 piston calipers, rears have 4 piston with the integral parking brake.  I'll be running manual brakes.  No need for power or hydroboost with rotors this large... have enough leverage as is ;)

The brakes, which included all hardware, pads, master cylinder, fluid, saftey wire/tools, E-brake cable, braided houses, proportioning valve, slotted & cross drilled rotors, red calipers, was around $4500.
1970 Dodge Charger ==> V10
2012 Charger SRT8

autodynamics

Quote from: autodynamics on February 22, 2009, 01:01:16 PM
when i bought mine the baers were 3k front and rear another 700 for hydroboost, then if i want to upgrade to 6piston from calipers 1100 plus rotors...400  right now the car stops awesome, no need for bigger just like how it looked  i probably do it. i would do it yesterday if they had a rear e brake system with the 6piston for the rear but as for right no good...I bought mine from steve strope with nycmille a few years back. hope that helps
yup...allot of loot..but worth making the investment

Rolling_Thunder

true - but where do you get new rotors ?  pads ? etc...    I'm thinking of making my own set up with readily available parts   :shruggy:   I know for a fact I can have the set up done for way less than $2000....       give me a couple weeks   :2thumbs:
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

WingCharger

What are the biggest brake setups that will fit a 15" Magnum 500, Race Steel Wheel, or Slot Mag? :shruggy: :shruggy: :shruggy: :shruggy:

suntech

I would think 11" rotors are the biggest you can go on 15" wheels. :shruggy:
Since we only live once, and all this is not just a dressed rehearsal, but the real thing............ Well, enjoy it!!!!

WingCharger

Quote from: suntech on February 24, 2009, 05:27:52 PM
I would think 11" rotors are the biggest you can go on 15" wheels. :shruggy:
Thanks! :coolgleamA: :coolgleamA:

Long Island RT

Quote from: WingCharger on February 24, 2009, 05:06:02 PM
What are the biggest brake setups that will fit a 15" Magnum 500, Race Steel Wheel, or Slot Mag? :shruggy: :shruggy: :shruggy: :shruggy:

The 12.19 Willwood kit I have with 4 piston superlite calipers fits behind my 15" rims, albeit very close.  The are old Aluminum Keystones.



What's the inside diameter of your rims?
1969 Dodge Charger RT Restomod<br />Triple Black, 512 stroker, Tremec TKO600 5-speed<br />2005 Dodge Magnum RT - Brilliant Black - Lowered

WingCharger

Quote from: Long Island RT on February 24, 2009, 06:38:56 PM
What's the inside diameter of your rims?
I don't own a car yet. :D :D
I plan on having a 15x10 in the back and a 15x8 in the front in either a Slot Mag or Magnum 500. :drool5: :drool5:

THAT DISC BRAKE SETUP IS AWESOME!! :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:

Long Island RT

The steel wheels will probably have more room on the inside diameter than the aluminum, so that shouldn't be a problem.

My kit cost $1700 and it included all the upfront brake hardware you see along with:
Polished 7/8" diameter Willwood aluminum master cylinder (I switched over to a manual setup) with a mounting bracket
All the stainless steel brake lines needed for the car
Flexible stainless steel lines for the front calipers
Flexible stainless steel line for the rear end
Proportioning valve

All you need is the original front spindles and nuts.
And of course back brakes ;D

I have the Summit disc to drum conversion kit for the back.  I think they are 11" rotors and it was around $500.

Talk to Dean at HotRod - They guy knows his stuff.  His website has some great info on it as well (His brake article is very informative).

http://www.hotrodsusa.com/


1969 Dodge Charger RT Restomod<br />Triple Black, 512 stroker, Tremec TKO600 5-speed<br />2005 Dodge Magnum RT - Brilliant Black - Lowered

WingCharger

Thanks man! :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

I plan on doing a rear disc brake conversion myself, and Power or Manual, I'm not sure of yet. Maybe a hydraboost system... :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :scratchchin:

That is a sweet setup there! :coolgleamA: :coolgleamA: :coolgleamA:

Ryan

I would try and adapt a set of 06-09 corvette C6 Zo6 brakes. You can get the front and rears for about 1200.  :Twocents:
69 charger r/t Triple Black
   572 HEMI, Passion 5 speed, 4.10 Dana under construction

2014 viper TA

Rolling_Thunder

Quote from: Ryan on March 10, 2009, 07:43:48 PM
I would try and adapt a set of 06-09 corvette C6 Zo6 brakes. You can get the front and rears for about 1200.  :Twocents:

I have actually looked into that caliper already - I know for a fact the fronts will work with some finess...     I originally wanted to use a Brenbo Caliper but those things are so damn wide - the more modern wheels would be needed as most wheels out there only have < 1.00" of caliper clearance....     It looks like I'll be using hub mounted rotor for this little project     :scratchchin:
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip