Drums to discs - Which kit is the best?

[Fred]

We have a 13" Baer system in an A body f/r, nice quality. Pretty $$ tho'.
I was thinking the XV route, anyone??

I've got the SSBC fitted in my 1970 Cuda and my 1968 Charger and have no issues with the performance of the brake system. I'm extremely happy and would use them on any future projects, Fred 

[dangina]

I've been trying to decide on a disc brake setup this winter so here's what i found:

http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/brakes.html
http://www.magnumforce.com/store/results.asp?CategoryID=4
http://www.doctordiff.com/?page_id=41
my buddy just bought a set from these guys and seems very pleased:
http://trsmotorsport.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=77&Itemid=26

remember that if you buy a disk brake setup - you have to go with a upgraded aluminum master cylinder and for the rear you need to buy green bearings
but if you go with a 4 wheel disc brake setup you can ditch the brake booster and save more weight and alot of guys on moparts are running with these setups
also I'd upgrade you rubber brake lines with stainless steel braided lines - some kits do not come wit this
also depending what disk brake setup you go with some will only work if your using the a-body 73+ drum spindles

[PPRCuda]

I have MP Brakes both rear and front. Rear disks doesn't accept OEM steel wheels. Otherwise I'm happy with these.


http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1utFs2uOvMs/S6-wo2XiS1I/AAAAAAAAC6o/08gfi4c406k/s1600/DSC08899.JPG

[BigBlockSam]

here is also a single piston caliper setup on ebay thats about half the cost. With this kit you change the spindles and its about the same amount of work. I have this set on my 68 Coronet (also manual) and they work just as good as the SSBC kit

i used one of these kits . it was about $400 and came with drilled rotors. car stops on a dime

[71rm23]

I have drums all around with power.  I want to put discs on my car.  Although, the kits are good,  I don't like the M/C and booster.  I want to keep my M/C and booster.  If I remember right, the M/C and boosters offered in these kits are Chevy(?) .  If I can use a Mopar M/C and booster (preferably my own), I'd get one.  If not, might have to piece the parts needed from a 73+.  Anyone else have this concern?

[BigBlockSam]

i'm pretty sure you can use the same booster . because the kit i bought comes with mopar calipers. so you should be able to use a mopar booster 

[71rm23]

has wht I wanted Wadi lo good.  Notsome oddball looking booster

[lexxman]

Hey,I have a 69 charger and it had power drums and the previous owner start to change over to disc on the front. But he was using parts from a 79 la baron,that the way I'm going I think.The part are cheap and you can get them at napa. But what I was wondering should I or do I need to change(upgrade) the booster and master as well?

[1BAD68]

With the ebay kits under $400 I'm thinking about swapping my front drums to discs.
Anyone use these yet?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1963-74-mopar-chrysler-dodge-plymouth-disc-brake-kit-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2c5944912dQQitemZ190476226861QQptZVintageQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[b5blue]

Not used it but it will work, guys if you change to disk the master cylinder needs to be changed, not the booster. Disks use more fluid, think about it...2 tiny slave cylinders compared to big old caliper pistons. The boosters interchange and could care less if pushing on drum or disk. It's only a factor if you use a 2 bolt master cylinder and then you ether use the adapter or a 2 bolt booster. 

[lexxman]

Thanks thats what I needed to know. I know a couple of places close to me that deal in new and used parts, and I know they have what I need.

[Patronus]

I've seen these Willwood kits that mount to drum spindles.
Whats the main difference from drum spindle to disc spindle?
(as I have all drum)

[b5blue]

The shape/location/size of mounting pad for the backing plate/caliper adapter are totally different.

[bill440rt]

Just my  here from personal experience but... 

I wouldn't put SSBC's kits on a go-kart.
On the other hand, I am extremely happy with the quality & performance of the 4-wheel disc Wilwood kit, coupled with the Hydroboost. Not stock looking, but performs awesome. No comparison.
Either kit fit on the drum spindles.

[Piston_Freddy]

I wouldn't put SSBC's kits on a go-kart.

How true! My SSBC drivers side caliper is leaking.

[Patronus]

Would I be limited later on with suspension mods with the drum spindle?

[Long Island RT]

Would I be limited later on with suspension mods with the drum spindle?

If you want to really lower the car a lot and have minimal bump steer and whatnot - you'll want 2" drop spindles.  The only ones I know of use the bigger bearings from disc spindles or later drum spindles.

I went with a willwood kit on my drum spindles.  It's great! but I've lowered the car as much as I could.  If my headers didn't hang so low - I'd probably wish I had the dropped spindles....