??? brake converstion
most of the stuff i used in my swap was bought over time and almost all was in hand before our economy tanked. my only concession was to go with the smaller rotors bec i thought that the extra 9 bills to go with 13" rotors and corresponding hardware was more brake than i needed and could justify paying for. (of course now i want them)
the calipers were the most exspensive part but i believe are well worth it. all of the parts i used are available over the counter with the exception of the conversion kit itself which i consider to be reasonably priced from AR engineering.
i'm using EBC redstuff pads which are more than up to the task. the yellows are better for racing but they throw alot more dust out.
i put alot of thought and research into my setup and i am not easily swayed by glitzy adds or "buy 'em cause thats what everyone else has" opinions.
i want my car to turn, stop, and handle like a road race car and this was, in my opinion, the most reasonable way to achieve my goals. so far, i'm VERY happy with the changes.
AR engineering viper brake conversion using late drum brake spindles
first gen viper/brembo calipers
ebc redstuff pads
aluminum master cyl.
'78 cordoba rotors
welded k-frame seams, gusseted steering box mount
non-adjustable tubular uca's
reinforced lca's
poly everything including greasable lca bushings
adjustable strut rods from firm feel
big tie rods from firm feel
1.06" torsion bars
kyb shocks all around
stock rear brakes soon to be converted to 11x2"s on a b-body rear end
most of the stuff i used in my swap was bought over time and almost all was in hand before our economy tanked. my only concession was to go with the smaller rotors bec i thought that the extra 9 bills to go with 13" rotors and corresponding hardware was more brake than i needed and could justify paying for. (of course now i want them)
the calipers were the most exspensive part but i believe are well worth it. all of the parts i used are available over the counter with the exception of the conversion kit itself which i consider to be reasonably priced from AR engineering.
i'm using EBC redstuff pads which are more than up to the task. the yellows are better for racing but they throw alot more dust out.
i put alot of thought and research into my setup and i am not easily swayed by glitzy adds or "buy 'em cause thats what everyone else has" opinions.
i want my car to turn, stop, and handle like a road race car and this was, in my opinion, the most reasonable way to achieve my goals. so far, i'm VERY happy with the changes.
AR engineering viper brake conversion using late drum brake spindles
first gen viper/brembo calipers
ebc redstuff pads
aluminum master cyl.
'78 cordoba rotors
welded k-frame seams, gusseted steering box mount
non-adjustable tubular uca's
reinforced lca's
poly everything including greasable lca bushings
adjustable strut rods from firm feel
big tie rods from firm feel
1.06" torsion bars
kyb shocks all around
stock rear brakes soon to be converted to 11x2"s on a b-body rear end