Disc Brake conversion

did you come up with a parts list as you are doing what i want to do. using all dodge stuff.

jkr wrote:did you come up with a parts list as you are doing what i want to do. using all dodge stuff.

Yes I'll be posting a list the only non Mopar piece are the rotors.

so I'm guessing the rotors are of Ford origin?

kiwimopar wrote:so I'm guessing the rotors are of Ford origin?

heaven forbid ford parts on a mopar.

actually had my hands on 2 sets of spindles and caliper mounts today off an older a-body dodge. that is what you look to be using in your pics so far and i was planning on using diplomat/5th avenue rotors. need to make a sleeve for the seal but otherwise very close to a bolt on.

jkr wrote:

kiwimopar wrote:so I'm guessing the rotors are of Ford origin?

heaven forbid ford parts on a mopar.

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I hear ya on that one, but since the stud pattern is the same....

Yes the rotors are FORD but we stole the idea for our little A1's so technically it's all ford!!!!
95-97 Crown Vic just use your existing hubs I used JEGS long studs for my Cragar rims. Still working on the list with part #s and prices.

Plates are done the water jet is amazing!!!!!
She's almost done.

Looking gooooood

OK guys, I've got a 64 A100 window van with manual brakes and steering. I'm dying to drive this thing on a regular basis but..stopping is an adventure. I was getting ready to dive into a stock once over on the brakes and found this thread. Is a disc conversion even a possibility with M/brakes? Do I need to look into an electric hydra-boost setup? or?.. Mr. John, how did your self kit work out? Any advice would be great.

Thanks
Jason

kcmojayb wrote:OK guys, I've got a 64 A100 window van with manual brakes and steering. I'm dying to drive this thing on a regular basis but..stopping is an adventure. I was getting ready to dive into a stock once over on the brakes and found this thread. Is a disc conversion even a possibility with M/brakes? Do I need to look into an electric hydra-boost setup? or?.. Mr. John, how did your self kit work out? Any advice would be great.

Thanks
Jason

Jason, She stops! She finally stops! I love driving this thing now! No pulling no chatter, no fading! I love it!!!!!
Here's the link to my Photobucket conversion pics.
I can get the plates made I think E-mail me if interested.
https://s838.photobucket.com/albums/zz306/mrjjohn/A100%20brake%20conversion/?start=all

Awesome picture tutorial Mr John

What application is the master cylinder for? I assume a front disc car seeing the reservoirs are different sizes. Could you have keep the stock dual outlet master and added an adjustable proportioning valve? Speaking of which I did not see any pictures of a proportioning valve, what are you running?

white-lightning wrote:What application is the master cylinder for? I assume a front disc car seeing the reservoirs are different sizes. Could you have keep the stock dual outlet master and added an adjustable proportioning valve? Speaking of which I did not see any pictures of a proportioning valve, what are you running?

The master I used is for the 73-75 Dart.
The master was changed to utilize the larger fluid reservoir fear of running out of brake fluid would occur using stock drum master.
No proportioning valve needed which is just a shuttle valve for the brake lamp in the event of fluid loss in either reservoir.

what caliper mount is used?? and did it need to be machined???

dix wrote:what caliper mount is used?? and did it need to be machined???

See the pictures in the Photobucket link a few posts above, i explain what parts I used the plates were cut out on a water jet!

i am havind a problem with the photobucket it's locked...

dix wrote:i am havind a problem with the photobucket it's locked...

don't know it's tagged public just checked again!
I used the mount that came from the doner car 73-75 Dart Valiant

Just picked up a 67 A-100 pickup and looking to see if anyone had disc brakes myself!! I make them for the Fords and have all the different rotor spec books. If no one is making a set then I was thinking of making some myself. I wont drive any of my Fords without disc brakes and feel the same about my Dodge. Always wanted one, and no I have one. Also looking for short donout mount tail stock for a built 727 I have had laying around forever. It is hooked up to a married 205 right now, if anyone is interested in the 205 and the adapter housing..
vic