1969 Satellite Sport Wagon front brake upgrade - manual drums to power brakes/discs

[BudgieV8]

Hi from the UK! - after being a member for a while I've finally managed to get myself a B Body!
Car is a 1969 Plymouth Satellite Sport wagon with manual drums.
The car will be picked up for shipping to the UK shortly, & to save on shipping costs (for the parts) I want to buy a complete kit to upgrade to Power Brakes with discs to go in the trunk.

I've read a lot about kits from Rightstuff, Performance Online, Summit, Speedway Online, Magnumforce etc but I would like your combined opinion on the best kit for quality, value & ease of fitting as I cant pop into my local NAPA if something is missing or gets broke while I'm part-way through!

I'm looking at complete kits - ie, everything from the bulkhead to the rotor/caliper hardware inc Master Cylinder, booster, proportioning valve etc as I read that as my car is a factory manual drum car, most kits are designed for it.

Hope you can help!
Thanks
Paul

 

[Propwash]

Congrat's on your B-Body Paul.

PST makes a nice all-in-one conversion kit. Even has the Bendix Dual Diaphram style power booster like from the factory in '69.

http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/showthread.php?47474-PST-Disc-Brake-Conversion-including-Mopar-Style-Booster

I believe PirateJack and a few others may carry the same or similar kit, if you're looking for options.

 

[BudgieV8]

Thanks Propwash. I'm not so concerned about originality, more on useability/fitting etc as its going to be a daily driver once over here in the UK.
The shipping (of the car) is a scary cost so I was looking to spend up to $700 on a kit with 'off the shelf' availability as the car ships from the US in around 10 days
- Update: I've now found out that the Cragars fitted are 14" so it looks like discs are out for the moment. I've seen kits to 'upgrade' the drums - anyone any experience of them?
http://musclecarbrakes.com/bib6772belvedere.html

 

[CoronetDarter]

Thanks Propwash. I'm not so concerned about originality, more on useability/fitting etc as its going to be a daily driver once over here in the UK.
The shipping (of the car) is a scary cost so I was looking to spend up to $700 on a kit with 'off the shelf' availability as the car ships from the US in around 10 days
- Update: I've now found out that the Cragars fitted are 14" so it looks like discs are out for the moment. I've seen kits to 'upgrade' the drums - anyone any experience of them?
http://musclecarbrakes.com/bib6772belvedere.html

Wayne Brown, a/k/a The Ram Man sells complete disc brake kits like the ones on 73 - 76 A bodies. They will fit 14" rims.
http://www.theramman.com

 

[BudgieV8]

Thanks CoronetDarter - I've dropped him a line to see if he has one on the shelf

 

[BudgieV8]

Update: Have had an email from theramman and he is out of my price range.
I'm speaking to americanbrakeandsteering over on ebay about the kit he offers for $825

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181388318839?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

- Anyone had any dealings with him or the kit offered? Promises it will fit my 14" Cragars



Thankyou
Paul

 

[BudgieV8]

After reading many other threads, I've got in touch with Doctor Diff as he states clearly that his kit will fit 14" rims & the spec has smaller rotors than others (10.95 rotors as opposed to the 11.25 rotors on other offerings).

Any feedback from you guys on the parts please?

 

[BudgieV8]

Managed to get a pic uploaded for you Guys

 

[Redhorse719]

Very nice long roof. I would be very nervous about shipping loose parts in the car due to theft in shipment.

 

[SublimeSixpack]

Never thought I'd say this about a four door wagon but that is a cool car! Very nice! And good luck with your front disc choice. I went with SSBC A-156 but it's more money than you want to spend and I'm not all that happy with their kit anyway.