Re: Disc brakes.

[MrChristopher1@xxxxxxxxxxx]

William, please expand a little more.  You are the first person I have heard that is NOT satisfied with the drum to disk swap.  I am in the process of doing this and am curious / concerned.  I appreciate any input.  What M/C did you use?  Proportioning valve?
Christopher

'64 Dodge 440 2 Dr. Hard Top
'87 Dodge Ramcharger
'00 Merc Berz C230 Kompressor 16.73 1/4 - (Hey, It's DaimlerChrysler)


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From: William Cole <wedge64@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> 
> I have the same disc brake system on my 64 Max Wedge Sport Fury and they
> don't stop worth a damn. All new pads in front and good Semi-Metellic in
> the rear. I hate these brakes. I have to use a lot of pressure to get
> this car stopped easily. I do have manual brakes and have done away with
> the power brake system.
> I'm thinking of this summer changing to ALL 4 wheel disc brakes from
> Master Power or Engineered Componets I see advertised in Mopar
> Collectors Guide. Only difference I can see in price is with MP you get
> new spindles. It's scary sometimes if you have to make an emergency stop
> with the setup I have now.

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