I agree with readymix we need a way to make an inexpensive 14b ff disc brake conversion with provisions for a mechnical e-brake caliper
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Give me a little brake guidance....
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Gravel Maker
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Keep posting ideas.....
I really like a few of them, particularly the 2 caliper idea, the more I think of it the more I like it......Got to find the right caliper, one that will fit the same rotor and is mechanical so it dosen't need a second hydraulic system. If those simple requirements can be met, I can build the bracket and the linkage, no problem, however, I cannot afford the insurance bump I would see if I had to build a caliper
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I really like a few of them, particularly the 2 caliper idea, the more I think of it the more I like it......Got to find the right caliper, one that will fit the same rotor and is mechanical so it dosen't need a second hydraulic system. If those simple requirements can be met, I can build the bracket and the linkage, no problem, however, I cannot afford the insurance bump I would see if I had to build a caliper
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It would be cool to be able to do an inexpensive kit that used big rotors and big calipers but with the price of big calipers I don't think big brakes and inexpensive can be used together
Gravel Maker
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You know, I am finding.....
That alot of that is a regional thing, I hate to say it but if you are in a bigger city basic parts like calipers and rotors are definately cheaper. As much as 50% cheaper.
That alot of that is a regional thing, I hate to say it but if you are in a bigger city basic parts like calipers and rotors are definately cheaper. As much as 50% cheaper.
The trick with a mechanical caliper is finding one that will work with the rotor in question. Most I've seen stop at about 1/2" thick rotors. Example: http://www.mico.com/products/product_test3.php?subid=25&type=3
I really do think that a drum brake for the p-brake is the better answer.
I really do think that a drum brake for the p-brake is the better answer.
ntsqd said:
Unless you never wheel in mud, then you are screwed. I can't tell you home many times a truck would come in with the p-brake drums packed with mud and completely inop.
Plus I think the shoes/rotors/brackets would be way over priced.
BTW jaguars had mechanical park brakes on the rear of some models, mostly mid 80's if I remember right.
But what about a design like this, that uses some kind of spacer to allow for a bigger rotor (between the pad part)?
"MUD"? WTF is that? Not sure we have anything like that on the Left Coast.ryan22re said:Unless you never wheel in mud, then you are screwed.
Would/should have the same problem with drum service brakes. I've heard groaning about it, but I'm under the impression that some fixes or partial fixes have been found.
Consider that the drum p-brake, when packed with mud, probably still works as well as some of the poorer mech disc p-brakes.
pvfjr
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Here's another vote for a bracket that lets you but 3/4 ton calipers on a D60 front. Would make it a LOT easier to run 15 inch rims, and there's plenty of people around here wanting to do that.
Also, 12 bolt seems to be difficult to find.
Also, 12 bolt seems to be difficult to find.
Gravel Maker
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What rotor would you combine that with?
The stock front rotor I assume, but lets assume nothing.....
pvfjr said:
The stock front rotor I assume, but lets assume nothing.....
pvfjr
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Hmm, that's a good question. I know a guy who did his own kit, and just welded some brackets onto the axle tube in the appropriate place. I don't know any specifics about his swap though, as far as rotors or where the bracket came from. I know the bracket was made for a completely different application, and he heavily modified it to make it work. There should be some more information out there somewhere though, I've seen mention of disk swapped 12 bolts quite a few times. Just never any talk about the kits. 
Gravel Maker
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We alreadymake 3 different weld on style of bracket....
Those are very easy to use and adapt to nearly situation, we make them for 2.75", 3.0", & 3.25" axle diameters, even if you have an old set of rotors laying around you can usually use them, just get the 2.75" axle cutout one and adjust (grind) to fit. They use the Chevy '75 3/4 ton caliper.
However, many people do not weld or want to weld them on, so back to the bolt on's. I have both 10 and 12 bolt axles we are using for diff covers and we can use them for the disk conversions too.
What else?Anyone here speak Dodge?
Those are very easy to use and adapt to nearly situation, we make them for 2.75", 3.0", & 3.25" axle diameters, even if you have an old set of rotors laying around you can usually use them, just get the 2.75" axle cutout one and adjust (grind) to fit. They use the Chevy '75 3/4 ton caliper.
However, many people do not weld or want to weld them on, so back to the bolt on's. I have both 10 and 12 bolt axles we are using for diff covers and we can use them for the disk conversions too.
What else?Anyone here speak Dodge?
