Finally pulled trigger on a front disc conversion

Divenut · Dec 22, 2018

Well, after our last spirited drive, "The Boss" told me the car is running better than ever, and I had to "get some f'ing brakes on this thing!" So, obviously I had no choice but to heed her command.

Been eyeballing this Wilwood 11023 kit for awhile and finally pulled the trigger. Will be running new lines front to back, new master cylinder and rebuild rear drums.

Cleaned the garage and got the car in the air, plan on digging into the project after Christmas. I'll post pics and details as things progress.

Be well and happy holidays everyone!
Pat

6pk2goDemon · Dec 22, 2018

Divenut said:
"The Boss" told me the car is running better than ever, and I had to "get some f'ing brakes on this thing!"

The Boss is obviously looking out for you....Congrats on the upgrade & looking forward to your progress with the install :thumbsup:

harrisonm · Dec 22, 2018

You will LOVE the improvement. I think it is the best money I ever spent on my car.

stroked340 · Dec 23, 2018

Did the same swap on my duster a few years ago..like mentioned some of the "BEST" money I ever spent.. :thumbsup:

stroked340 · Dec 23, 2018

Justed looked..and thats the same kit I have you'll love it.very easy to install no need to change any control arms or any of that other crap like with stock upgrades..did you upgrade the master cylinder and proportioning valve too??..

72Dart6pack · Dec 23, 2018

The stock stuff from Doctor Diff is good too.
:thumbsup:

Divenut · Dec 23, 2018

stroked340 said:
did you upgrade the master cylinder and proportioning valve too??..

Hey stroked 340, yes, I'll be upgrading both. And glad to here it should be a straight forward swap!

Pat

Divenut · Jan 16, 2019

Hey folks,

Starting to dig into the project. Thanks to some input from fellow FABO members I was able to procure most of the necessary components for the job. Pulled off the front drums, de-greased and took off the rust from the Spindles, CA's etc. Then hit them with a few coats of POR15. Nothing show quality here, just protecting parts.

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Divenut · Jan 16, 2019

Gonna remove the old MC and Brake Lines front to back this weekend. And start bolting on the Front Disc kit. Will update with more pics and trials/tribulations and things progress.

Be well,
Pat

Divenut · Jan 20, 2019

Hey Folks,

Got the adapter brackets mounted onto the drum spindles today. Other than drilling out a threaded bolt hole to 1/2 inch (pointing to in in pic 1) and using a floor jack to load the suspension in order to line up the holes for the steering linkage, no fuss no muss.

Divenut · Jan 20, 2019

Pics...
Drill out with 1/2" bit

Use floor jack to line up holes for steering linkage

Studs in hubs

Used the rim to hold the hubs in place so I could get the 70lbs torque required.

Divenut · Jan 20, 2019

Assembled the hub/rotor assemblies .

Packed the bearings and pressed in the seals.

Assembled hub

Assembly on the spindle.

I must say, this has been one of the simplest, straightforward mods I've done so far. My first impressions are very favorable !

Divenut · Jan 20, 2019

I'll be mounting the calipers later this week. Pics to follow as the project progresses.

Be well folks,
Pat

Inertia · Jan 20, 2019

I hope it stays simple .
I'm interested to see if your wheels fit on when the calipers are mounted .
Good job.

Divenut · Jan 20, 2019

inertia said:
I hope it stays simple .
I'm interested to see if your wheels fit on when the calipers are mounted .
Good job.

Me too! I'm guessing the 15" Centerlines will clear everything, but keeping my fingers crossed. I'll find out in a day or two. Will posted up the results.

stroked340 · Jan 20, 2019

My 15x3 1/2 Centerlines fit just fine :thumbsup:

Divenut · Jan 21, 2019

stroked340 said:
My 15x3 1/2 Centerlines fit just fine

Thanks man. While I guessed they'd clear, it's always comforting to get 1st hand, real world, feedback. That's what I wanted to hear!
Pat

Inertia · Jan 21, 2019

Divenut said:
Thanks man. While I guessed they'd clear, it's always comforting to get 1st hand, real world, feedback. That's what I wanted to hear!
Pat

That's not too comforting having the "1st hand dude" that swears his Centerline's fit fine, - deletes his post.
Who was that guy ? . lol
Fingers crossed.

Divenut · Jan 21, 2019

inertia said:
That's not too comforting having the "1st hand dude" that swears his Centerline's fit fine, - deletes his post.
Who was that guy ? . lol
Fingers crossed.

LOL... Just some dude, probably not even into Mopars, let alone A-Bodies. ;)

Demonracer · Jan 21, 2019

You'll enjoy the braking difference with the Wilwood disc brakes, I have Wilwood manual discs on all four corners of my bracket car & the braking is excellent. Your Centerlines should fit with no problems, I've had those & Prostars on my car with no fitment issues.

72Dart6pack · Jan 21, 2019

And if they don't fit? Then what?

Divenut · Jan 21, 2019

72Dart6pack said:
And if they don't fit? Then what?

Then I sell the Centerlines and find different rims that fit.

Pat

Divenut · Jan 27, 2019

Hey folks, just another quick update. Got the hub assemblies torqued to spec and loctited. Froze my a$$ off in the garage but got the calipers mounted. Test fit the Centerlines which fit with room to spare. The hardest thing of the whole installation was torquing the Torx head bolts to spec. Two trips the the store and 4 trashed T40 bits later, I got it done. LOL!

Will do the master cylinder swap later this week.

Be well folks,
Pat