Re: Disc brake help

On Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 07:53:04 PM EDT, 'Donald Gallimore' via The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Scarebird (U S Tool) Disk Brakes:

Talked to them on Saturday 7/11 at Carlisle ACN. particularly about the "leaking seal" issue. The rep from Scarebird was at a loss when I asked if they'd solved the seal leak problem. He said they've had no problems with seals leaks and wondered exactly what the problem was? It sounds like whomever had the problem never contacted them to discuss the issue.

Akron Don

On Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 07:21:09 PM EDT, 'Russ Schroth' via The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi Don,

I'm anxious to get your opinion on the US Car Tool product. One of the other members gave that company a positive review.

On Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 06:40:11 AM EDT, 'Donald Gallimore' via The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I'm going to talk to US Car Tool at Carlisle in two weeks. I'll ask them about the seal problem as I'm considering the same set-up for my '65 Satellite. I looked at it pretty intensely last year at the Mopar show there.

Akron Don

On Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11:18:49 PM EDT, 'LYLE DONAHEW' via The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi Russ

Ive done disc brakes on the front of my 63 sport fury 3 times!

The first set was from Master Power. I could not get the pads to seat and they wore in a funny pattern I didn't like. Their "GM" style proportioning valve leaked. I think they sent 3 different ones and they all leaked.

Next I tried Baer "BIG ASS" brakes. What drew me to them was their integral, adjustable proportioning valve. and they also supply a tool to use to adjust the brake pedal push rod which was very helpful.

Again. very hard compound disc material that I couldn't get to seat, so with both of these sets I couldn't get the car to stop like I felt it should. I didn't feel safe.

Last, I tried "Scarebird" which is now owned by "US Car Tool". I talked to the owner several times and everybody I dealt with there was pleasant. They use a variety of mass produced parts. As an example, I think the rotors were from a Chrysler Cordoba and the calipers were GM!

I recall what a PITA it was to shim and measure and shim some more on the MP and BAER. Not needed with "Scarebird". Just make sure the mounting area on the knuckle is good and clean. The only issue I had was the wheel bearing seal didn't fit. I retained the Baer Master Cylinder.

I wish you good luck. I'd be glad to answer any questions.

Lyle

On Friday, June 26, 2026 at 01:48:35 PM EDT, 'Russ Schroth' via The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I want to upgrade to front disc brakes on my 62 dart. There are so

> many different products out there, I don't know which are good and

> which are so-so. If anyone in this group has any experience and

> feedback for a particular conversion kit, I would like to hear from

> them.

Thanks,

Russ

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