1964 Dodge Disc Brake Conversion

[grubby65]

I recently purchased a 1964 Dodge Polara 500, 383 engine, power brakes. The front brakes are shot so I have decided to convert it over to disc (Front only). I started looking at kits and there seems to several different vendors. Does anyone have a suggestion? It will spend 95% of it's time on the street.

 

[Scooby67]

Call this guy. He knows his ****. http://www.theramman.com

 

[Riverdawg]

If you search here on FBBO for disc brakes, you should find several threads on this subject the last couple years. It's worth doing the search.

 

[Cornpatch MO]

It depends on what you want---go cheap with salvage yard parts or other options. In my case I used "Scarebird" Kit which was a heavy duty adapter bracket adapter bushings to fit your spindle and installation instuctions, a complete list of parts that you can buy new at your auto parts store. I get a good discount on my parts. I had to use 15" wheels to clear the big calipers which I was going to do anyway. I am very well pleased with it . The only downside is that this is heavy duty stuff, and if it is heavier in weight than stock, it will add to "unsprung weight" Important or not?......................................MO

 

[moparlouie]

Got Volare brakes/sway bar on my wagon

 

[Dodge 330]

Wilwood Pro Street brakes with vented rotors.

Very light and work great on the street. Far lighter than a "normal" disc conversion.

 

[mosquito13]

depends on your pocketbook. I went scarebird upfront and forgot the kit i got for the rear but it was one of the few with a e brake option. It was kind of nice to go to napa with the part #'s and get home with everything I needed to finish the job in one sitting. take the time to paint your calipers before assembly.

 

[65hemi]

I have the SSBC kit on my 65 Belvedere.

 

[moparfreak92]

I have the SSBC kit on my 65 Belvedere.

View attachment 260097

which kit you have installed?

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

My 3900 lb brick is mostly street driven with 3 or 4 times to the track. I saw the stock parts conversion along with many other put together deals. I went with SSBC because they have a 4 piston caliper,and the kit was complete right down to the cotter pins.

 

[65hemi]

which kit you have installed?

IIRC, I have this kit, with the optional slotted rotors. http://ssbrakes.com/i-10092532-disc...1in-rotor-wheel-kit-only-v8-spindle-w156.html

 

[BeatersRus]

Got Volare brakes/sway bar on my wagonView attachment 259599

can you explain further?
is a 76 charger/cordoba the same parts?
thanks,working on a 62.