I am looking for a way to find out if there are any newer cars that are compatible with my wayfarer. I am trying to put disc brakes on the front to replace the old drums. A small block Chevy engine was put in and I want to stop. There are a bunch of other things I would like to do but this is at the top of the list right now.
I don't think you'll find anything directly compatible..... (sounds like a question I was asked recently by Mike U?)
Someone on this board makes a kit for the Mopars of the era, will do some checking and edit this post. edit: ECI, Rustyhope, Scarebird, was a response to a similar question I had.
http://rustyhope.com/site/mopar-discbrakes/ http://www.ecihotrodbrakes.com/dodge_plymouth_discbrake_conversions.html https://scarebird.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=64 https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/1949-dodge-master-cylinder.347949/ I have heard good thing about the scarbird stuff, though I have not used them myself
I put the Scarebird kit on my desoto. Really easy install and everything bolted up nicely. It comes with a list of parts that are readily available at the big box stores. I think i used Crown Vic Rotors and Caddi calipers. The whole job was probably less than $600.00. I would recommend the ECI master cylinder as well. Easy bolt up.
Thanks for the reply....did it come as a kit (rotors, calipers, all the hardware) or will I have to order all of it separately . Also I will need to get a master cylinder and bend my own brake lines...
The one i got was basically just the bracket for mounting the calipers, i had to separate the old drums and reuse the stock hubs. All the other parts i had to get at the auto parts store. It really depends on what brakes your car has they have a few different mopar kits but it looks like they are a lot more complete than what i got. From what it looks like you still need to source the rotors and calipers but they come with new hubs and bearings. https://scarebird.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=64 If you're planning on doing a new master cylinder i do recommend the ECI kit. I dont have a lot of fabrication skills so i like direct bolt up stuff. This is a fairly easy install, came with all the parts needed. You will have to cut a new hole in the floor for access. http://www.ecihotrodbrakes.com/chrysler_master_assemblies.html
Most of the "brake kits" come with a list of the parts you need to complete the job. They do it this way because too many people complain about how much the individual parts cost when they were included in the "kit" , so they give you the vehicle make and years the parts come from, and let you source out your own parts are what ever price you can get the parts at. I suggest you go with the "kit" that reuses your hub and bearings, some kits require you to drill and tap a couple of holes larger then original. Taping those holes are a pita. Gene
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