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Disc Brake conversion: '68 Charger?

Started by TX9, February 01, 2011, 01:45:25 PM

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TX9

Hello
I am new to the site. I just bought my first B Body a Mojave-Desert raised 1968 Dodge Charger 318/727. I would appreciate all suggestions on the best quality easiest to install Front Disc Brake conversion kit to buy. What aftermarket Brake Kit is best?  I have Factory 14X6' Road Wheels so this kit must fit in that space as I prefer the stock skinny tire / wheel look. what I have learned is 4 wheel drum brakes are SCARY on any Los Angeles freeway! Cruising at 65MPH then massive slamming of brakes in the fast lane down to 25MPH not cool with 1968 technology! Thank you in advance for your input.

My MOPAR collection pix (including '68) are here:

http//:photobucket/TX9

TX9

Sorry, this is the correct link to my MOPAR collection pix:

http://photobucket.com/TX9


TX9

Thanks for the lead Sixt8chrgr! Your Gold/Gold rig sounds super cool!

I will call MP directly; they have a disclaimer on web site not to warranty 14" wheels but so does Right Stuff brakes which my mechanic confirms were used as upgrade in my '70 Barracuda with 14" Road Wheels

I have had Zero issues with the Right Stuff kit on my 'cuda and their kit is $200-300 less than MP.

twodko

From personal experience here's what I can say about MP brakes. I bought their conversion for a 69 Chevelle and it fit perfectly, no issues what so ever. The biggest props I can give MP Brakes is theiroutstanding customer service. They will assist you until it done right. Good folk IMO
FLY NAVY/Marine Corps or take the bus!

modmidget

I bought this kit from Classic Performance Products and installed it last week. My 14" Magnum 500 wheels fit with a little room to spare.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.m748&item=280543349949&viewitem=&_trkparms=clkid%3D5950469802986090128

I have not been able to test the new brakes because the re-manufactured master cylinder I got from Summit Racing had bad threads where one of the brake lines attaches and I was squirting brake fluid all over the engine every time I pumped the brake pedal while trying to bleed the brakes.  I called Summit, they sent me, via email,  a prepaid UPS shipping label, and I sent the MC back on Friday.  Yesterday, Monday, I received another email for Summit informing me that a replacement MC had been shipped.  I should receive it tomorrow.