front suspension kit and disk brake kit options...so many to choose...

[cinciaz]

Hello all, haven't been on in a while. I am getting ready to do front suspension and a front disc conversion. So many to choose from, looking for help on which one to choose. Whats good? Whats bad? I really would like to install a skinny power brake booster. Not really a big fan of the big fat ones. I don't have a press so I need parts that are ready to be put on. Any help would be appreciated. 1971 Charger, 383 Mag, 4 speed, PS, manual drum brakes.

 

[MoparGuy68]

I did a full rebuild / replacement of the entire hydraulic system on my 71 Super Bee almost a year ago. It has disc front, drum rear. 100% factory setup with the original Bendix single diaphragm booster.

The repro metering valve has failed in only a manner that Chinese junk can. It was installed “new” last May. I need to find a replacement that, hopefully, will last longer than 1 year..

What part of AZ are you in? I’m in Scottsdale.

 

[MoparLeo]

Agree. Stay with factory setup. Proven systems, easier to find parts for, more economical in cost. Many companies sell complete bolt n kits using stock based components.

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[493 Mike]

Hello all, haven't been on in a while. I am getting ready to do front suspension and a front disc conversion. So many to choose from, looking for help on which one to choose. Whats good? Whats bad? I really would like to install a skinny power brake booster. Not really a big fan of the big fat ones. I don't have a press so I need parts that are ready to be put on. Any help would be appreciated. 1971 Charger, 383 Mag, 4 speed, PS, manual drum brakes.

You might consider a Hydroboost system for stopping. You have power steering and desire a smaller size.
Mike

 

[snakeoil24]

Look up Pirate jack they make for everyone nd the chepest ive found for many friends. For suspension parts go with Rock Auto and use all Moog parts

 

[clazar]

If interested I have just about the entire factory system available. I have the spindles, 2 new USA made rotors, 2 rebuilt caliphers, brackets, timken bearings & races, new grease caps, dust shields & all bolts.

 

[WileE]

Using a factory-based disc/drum setup ^^^ is the easiest, economical way to go. Been there, done that.

 

[cinciaz]

I did a full rebuild / replacement of the entire hydraulic system on my 71 Super Bee almost a year ago. It has disc front, drum rear. 100% factory setup with the original Bendix single diaphragm booster.

The repro metering valve has failed in only a manner that Chinese junk can. It was installed “new” last May. I need to find a replacement that, hopefully, will last longer than 1 year..

What part of AZ are you in? I’m in Scottsdale.

I am in Surprise 303 and Bell

 

[cinciaz]

thanks for the input everybody. will check out everybody's suggestions soon. Life is getting in the way...Ugh

 

[bc3j]

Factory manual based brake system also. With the Bendix 11.75” rotors I used I knock out the Chinese wheel bearing races and install Timken.