Re: B-Body Brake Conversion Revisited

[Bill <Y1TopBanana73@xxxxxxxxx>]

I've got some more research to do before I buy, but I'd like to stick
w/ all B-body parts I guess so I'm not trying to remember several
different car models for parts in the future!

Speaking of the other stuff...since when do standard replacement
rotors cost $150?!?!?!?! I remember buying these things for $35-40,
maybe $50 TOPS! HOLY CRAP they are pricey now!!!

Bill M
65 Coronet 500 'vert


On Thu, Feb 21, 2008 at 8:22 PM, Don H. <mopar4me@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>  I can't say for sure if those spindels are a direct fit or not. since there
>  were no factory disc brakes on a B Body until 66 and they were IIRC a KH 4
>  piston set up  They look like the 73-76 A Body spindels.   I'd quiery the
>  seller and find out for sure.  I did the A Body 73-76 disc swap on a 69
>  Charger and it worked great and still used my 14 in wheels.  If they are the
>  A Body spindels, I'd be willing to bet you could find them a lot less
>  expensive elsewhere.  Of course you still have to buy all the rest of the
>  stuff you mentioned.  Just my 2c.
>  Don
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>  From: "Bill" <Y1TopBanana73@xxxxxxxxx>
>  To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
>  Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 12:35 PM
>  Subject: B-Body Brake Conversion Revisited
>
>
>  >
>  > OK...I want to double check what's left of the info in my brain before I
>  > make a purchase.
>  >
>  > I want to convert my 65 Coronet w/ 4 wheel drums to front manual disc
>  > for the upcoming driving season. I already have a MC from a 70 coronet
>  > w/ man brakes.
>  >
>  > The way I see it, if I buy these disc brake spindles w/ caliper
>  > brackets...
>  > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1962-74-Mopar-B-E-body-spindles_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247QQcategoryZ34200QQihZ001QQitemZ110179282638QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V
>  >
>  >
>  > then all I need to get and install the rest of the parts (Proportioning
>  > valve, brake line to said valve, rotors, calipers, pads, bearings, etc),
>  > bleed them, and I'm good to go, correct? And the above spindles are a
>  > direct fit?
>  >
>  > And my next question is will this disc setup allow me to run my stock
>  > 14" wheels? or will need to goto 15's? Finally, are there several
>  > different sizes of disc's available or just one size. Sorry...all my
>  > knowledge intimate knowledge about parts interchange is w/ A-Bodies.
>  >
>  > Thanks in advance!
>  >
>  > Bill M
>  > 65 Coronet 500 'vert