Pirate jack disc brake conversion

[Randra]

I have installed the kit on my 68 Superbee. I bought pirate jack because it supposedly fits stock rims. Well it doesn't fit my stock steel rims but does fit a road wheel. Has anybody ran into this with a steel wheel and what was your solution? Also do you need to use the proportion valve in the kit?is it necessary?

 

[bearman]

Call pirate jack back you just spent good money on a kit. They have the answers and the solution to the problem. Maybe they sent you the wrong kit. Maybe need spacers on the hub or the portion valve needs installed or not. Does it have drums on the rear or power assist. Many questions but start with the partnumber of the kit and work it out from there.

 

[WileE]

Do you have 14" or 15" wheels ? Some kits don't fit 14" wheel size.

 

[Randra]

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Do you have 14" or 15" wheels ? Some kits don't fit 14" wheel size.

Their kit says that it fits stock wheels

 

[Sixpactogo]

To answer your question on the proportioning valve, If your car had four wheel drum and you upgrade to front discs, Yes, you need to replace the distribution block with the proportioning valve since it regulates the pressure you send to the rear brakes. The distribution block does not. It is important and necessary.

 

[icetech]

I have installed the kit on my 68 Superbee. I bought pirate jack because it supposedly fits stock rims. Well it doesn't fit my stock steel rims but does fit a road wheel. Has anybody ran into this with a steel wheel and what was your solution? Also do you need to use the proportion valve in the kit?is it necessary?

eck.. i hope you figure it out.. my front disc conversion kit is sitting here in boxes, getting ready to install soon and i have 14's (til i find some 15's that aren't crazy expensive)

P.S. if you don't use the prop valve send it this way.. i need that and a MC still

 

[R/T Boy 67]

The 73 up A/E body type kits with 10.95 rotors fit most 14" wheels, but not all, as you have found out.

 

[1969VAGTX]

Admittedly I do not have experience with this kit on a B-body. But I did install the Pirate Jack kit on my A-body and recall that the kit specifically stated that it would not fit most or all cars with only 14" wheels. I seem to recall that it recommended/required 15" or larger wheels to clear the discs and calipers.

 

[icetech]

Admittedly I do not have experience with this kit on a B-body. But I did install the Pirate Jack kit on my A-body and recall that the kit specifically stated that it would not fit most or all cars with only 14" wheels. I seem to recall that it recommended/required 15" or larger wheels to clear the discs and calipers.

Guess i should have checked that Kills me how much 15" steel wheels go for now.. used to literally throw them away

 

[icetech]

Just went and looked at the kit page
"

Application Notes:

Fits Most 14" Rims "

Now the suspense is killin me

 

[1969VAGTX]

Just went and looked at the kit page
"

Application Notes:

Fits Most 14" Rims "

Now the suspense is killin me

It probably should say fits most 14" rims (except steel wheels). Hope they fit for you.

 

[WileE]

Just went and looked at the kit page
"

Application Notes:

Fits Most 14" Rims "

Now the suspense is killin me

If your luck is like mine, "most" doesn't include "me"... good luck to you

 

[icetech]

My stock 14" '62 wheels fit with the piratejacks kit... it's tight but no rubbing (still wanna switch to 15s if i find some rims though)

Could anyone that installed this kit with the braided stainless lines post a pic? My lines seem wayyy too long but it might just be me overthinking...

 

[RussT Plymouths]

Not all factory 14" Mopar wheels fit the factory small rotor discs either. The wheel needs clearance for the caliper.

Top 14" will fit, bottom 14" hits. ( Yes they're different widths, I've tossed or sold all my 14x5's that didn't fit, and I had many.)
Front of rim...............................................Back side

 

[gtx6970]

Not all factory 14" Mopar wheels fit the factory small rotor discs either. The wheel needs clearance for the caliper.

Top 14" will fit, bottom 14" hits. ( Yes they're different widths, I've tossed or sold all my 14x5's that didn't fit, and I had many.)
Front of rim...............................................Back side
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The style steel wheel on the bottom will not fit disc brakes.,,,, doesn't matter if 14x5 , 14x5.5 or 14x6
Look at the shape on the inside of the rim.