14FF disc conversion

[skelly1]

When I upgraded to the 14FF rearend, it was a huge brake upgrade as well, even with the drums. Other than the weight savings with going to disc, what are the other advantages? I noticed this kit on ebay... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7944602316&fromMakeTrack=true

There's a ton of other things I am going to be doing to the K5 soon, so is it worth it?

 

[kgblazerfive]

If the kit is as total as the add says the buy it now price is not all that bad at least the $199.00 is. Call checker or somewhere and price it out what calipers and rotors are going to cost, I think its almost that anyway but to make your own bracket its not that hard.

 

[divorced]

I have under $200 in mine and that includes all of the brake lines. I bought my brackets from Diy4x and the rotors, calipers, pads, pins, and brake lines and hoses at AutoZone and O'Reillys. You will have $310 in the ebay kit after shipping and then you still need the brake lines. I used the Diy4x brackets because I like the solid discs for spacers instead of pipe.


One big reason that I wanted them is for increased stopping power. They are also easier to clean and don't stay packed with mud like drums do.

 

[skelly1]

Thanks!