Disc Brake Conversion

Hello,

I'm new to this forum.

I'm going to put disc brakes on the front of my 1965 Dodge A100 Van. Scarebird Brakes makes brackets for this conversion but they list a 2200 and a 2500 lb. axle. I have 10x2.5 inch front brakes. How can I identify which axle I have when the ID plaque on the door threshold is unreadable? Is there an ID number on the axle somewhere?

Any help is appreciated!

Thanks.

Mark Karlsson

the brakes are a factor as well. if you have 10 x 2.5 you no doubt have the light duty axle. there is a casting number on the axle though if you can make it out. if your van is slant 6 with a 3 speed i'll bet the smaller. with the bigger 11" brakes the bolt pattern to hold the backing plate on is slightly different.

Hi Karl

Welcome to the site. Lots of useful info and great contacts here. Lived in Napa for awhile myself and was Fleet manager for the City up to 4 years ago. Post some pics of your project when you can.

the brakes are a factor as well. if you have 10 x 2.5 you no doubt have the light duty axle. there is a casting number on the axle though if you can make it out. if your van is slant 6 with a 3 speed i'll bet the smaller. with the bigger 11" brakes the bolt pattern to hold the backing plate on is slightly different.

Many thanks for this info. I will jot this down on my Van Notes if you don't mind. Thanks again!