'68 barracuda rebuild original disc brakes or get high performance kit

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hello all,

I am just starting to dig into my original brake system that needs a full rebuild of the system. This is a 1968 Plymouth barracuda 318 2bbl automatic transmission 8 3/4 rear end.

Car has front power disc brakes and rear drums. Currently the brake lines are not hooked up in the rear the previous owner did not finish the 8 3/4 swap.

My questions:

Should I just rebuild the entire system back to original or should I consider buying an upgraded high performance system like wilwood?

I am going to try and use this car as a semi frequent driver car. Not a drag car not a street pro car but I do want reliability and safety out of this car as much as I can while respecting the originality.

I believe currently I will have to replace all of the brake lines and master cylinder by the look of them. They are in need of a compete rebuild at least if not replacement.


Thanks in advance!
 
I'd rebuild the stock stuff, they'll be plenty good for your intentions and save you a ton of money.
 
Another vote for rebuilding the original brakes.
The only upgrade I would consider is the mustang
rotor swap and only if you planned to use non stock wheels.
Your original 4 piston fixed calipers is not a lacking
design. Quite the opposite.
 
Its kind of sad that bolt pattern / wheel choices conflicts with these brake decisions. You'll need to consider all the options or the lack of.
 
if you already have a SBP rear end and SBP rims you like, no need to upgrade really. Fresh stock set up properly bedded in will be more than adequate for the street. Now if you had 9" drum brakes all the way around, that would be a different story :)
 
Chryslerkid said:
hello all,

I am just starting to dig into my original brake system that needs a full rebuild of the system. This is a 1968 Plymouth barracuda 318 2bbl automatic transmission 8 3/4 rear end.

Car has front power disc brakes and rear drums. Currently the brake lines are not hooked up in the rear the previous owner did not finish the 8 3/4 swap.

My questions:

Should I just rebuild the entire system back to original or should I consider buying an upgraded high performance system like wilwood?

I am going to try and use this car as a semi frequent driver car. Not a drag car not a street pro car but I do want reliability and safety out of this car as much as I can while respecting the originality.

I believe currently I will have to replace all of the brake lines and master cylinder by the look of them. They are in need of a compete rebuild at least if not replacement.


Thanks in advance!
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If you want great brakes that won't break the bank and will be upgrading to the larger bolt pattern with the 8 3/4", call Dr Diff and run the 11 3/4" Police Taxi rotors up front with his rear Econo-kit that includes 2006 Mustang Cobra R disc's and calipers with the emergency brakes built in.

Might as well replace the master cylinder, all the hard lines, distribution block and upgrade the hoses with 3 braided hoses.

I have this set-up on both my A-Body and E-Body and can vouch for them for speeds up to 140+. They also have factory rubber dust/water seals on the calipers that the Wilwood's don't have. The set-up is balanced amazingly well, and parts are available almost anywhere on the shelf. I do currently run Firm Feel's front pads though.
 
anyone know the best place to get new brake lines and master cylinder for my project? I am going to rebuild the stock setup. thanks for the help
 
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