B body front disk brake conversion

[Jeff Miller]

What's the best way to go at a front disk brake conversion on my 65 coronet,what not to use

 

[dryheat]

If you want to save time, money, effort and endless searching for solutions just call Dr. Diff ... Cass will have everything you need and you'll get all your questions answered. https://www.doctordiff.com/

 

[Jeff Miller]

I will do that,thanks

 

[4mulas]

My first choice for spindles is OEM A body 73-76 disc brake spindles, if they aren’t available chineesium ones from one of the many vendors like doctor Diff.

Then you’ll need a master cylinder, if looks aren’t important I would upgrade to an aluminum 2 bolt master like the ones dr.Diff sells.

Then you will need a disc brake proportioning valve- dr.Diff

All the bearings, rotors, calipers etc would then also be 73-76 A-body with disc brakes application. Calipers are actually the same as on most mopars up until 1984’ ish

Or you can just do as mentioned earlier and just call Cass at dr diff

 

[hunt2elk]

I've been using Dr. Diffs 11 3/4" stage 2 kits along with his 15/16" aluminum master cylinders. Been happy with them and Cass is a pleasure to deal with as well.

 

[Aron Gleason]

Wilwood disc brake kit is a very nice kit. Has everything you need except for brake hoses.

 

[Budnicks]

SSBC (Stainless Steel Break Corp) has a nice complete kit too
depending on options, it can get pricey
even bolt-on kits to convert to disc with an Org. drum spindle

make sure to use a vented rotor,
not the (sometimes solid rotors) race-style brakes
for street driven cars

https://www.theRamManInc.com
use to be a viable source too,
the guy loves to talk about himself & his products
all MoPar sourced stuff, mostly bolt-on stuff,
you can get from him or the local parts stores

all good suggestions above too, about Dr. Diff too

 

[MoparLeo]

If you want to use Factory Mopar parts
The original disc conversion article for Mopars:

https://www.allpar.com/d3/history/mopar/brakes/disc-main.html

 

[Billccm]

I'll put in another recommendation for Dr Diff.

 

[Budnicks]

The Right Stuff
https://www.getdiscbrakes.com is also good

 

[Budnicks]

Summit Racing & Jeggs both have their inhouse brands too

 

[Nate S]

I won’t chime in on who’s stuff to use. I will chime in on what NOT to use. There is a very common 8” dual booster sold by many of these outfits that binds up over time when hot. I’d make some sort of factory booster work before going with a new one of these.

 

[440 PHIXX]

Do any of these kits not use a plastic reservoir?

 

[Nate S]

Do any of these kits not use a plastic reservoir?

I didn’t know any of them did?

 

[coronet68mx]

Dr diff or if you are lucky enough to find an a body 74-76 in a junkyard still with the brakes on.

 

[Ron H]

Do any of these kits not use a plastic reservoir?

Kit I used was from SSBC...your engine bay will have a tad bit of a GM look...MC and booster...cuz it is.

 

[440 PHIXX]

Kit I used was from SSBC...your engine bay will have a tad bit of a GM look...MC and booster...cuz it is.

I’m just not a fan of the plastic MC.
It reminds me of the few late 70’s Mopars I owned.