Drums to Disc
Thank-you all for replying, do you have any kit numbers for the Kelsey-Hayes and the Wilwood? Thanks for your advice and help......
The 1965 - 72 factory Abodies had available as either standard equipment or as an option, the 4" bolt circle, Kelsey-Hayes disc brake setup. This includes 4 piston calipers (available remaned today for about $60 each), 10" rotors (available today for as little as $21, and more depending on the material grade), and a specific larger ball joint for the lower control arms.
Brake pads, hoses, wheel bearings, etc. are also readily available.
Occasionally, complete factory Kelsey-Hayes disc setups are for sale on this and other Mopar websites. The spindles are getting to be more rare, as well as the rotor hat (the rotor is a 2 piece unit - rotor itself with a re-useable hat)
If you are set on staying with the 4" bolt circle and you want discs, you can buy the Scarebird setup for low $$$, or find a factory K-H setup, buy the parts that require replacing, and be done with it.
If you decide that you want to convert to the 4.5" bolt circle of the later '73-'76 Abodies, there are many sources for these parts and the wheel choices expand considerably.
Best of luck whatever you decide.
PS -- Wilwood is good, it's just that you are stuck buying replacement from Wilwood, instead of heading down to the local auto parts store.
