best disc brakes for sbp
I learn something new every day.
I had no idea that this rotor mounted behind the hub, ala 4WD style. That would explain the huge register. Unfortunately it would increase the complexity of a bracket by at least a magnitude... but may fit the drum poverty rim now...
Our previous version used the 1985-90 Celebrity rotor, which is 1/4" bigger in diameter than the Previa piece we use now. I wonder if our current setup clears the Cragar S/S rims? I have to admit some heavy bias against this rim, as my first car had a set that rusted damn near overnight (a real sting considering they were quite expensive at the time) and the damn things would never balance right (too heavy). But since quite a few Mopar A guys run them, I will need to find out...
I want to thank you for all your work toward finding a reasonable solution for those that want to keep SBP.
I have seen first hand the exact same things you encountered - Cragars rusting. Back in the day (early 1970s) I bit the bullet, saved up, and bought the American Racing Equipment Torque Thrusts (the model I had - is listed on the ARE website as the "T70R" model with the different center cap and the gunmetal squared type spokes. I luved those wheels! AFAIK These are no longer made for SBP.
My memory may be a little fuzzy on the '65 Mustang calipers, but as I recall, these calipers DO NOT bolt up at all, but they supposedly may have used the same pistons as the Mopar SBP Abody factory K-H calipers. So they may be a parts source for rebuilding the Mopar K-H calipers. One other note: someone mentioned that the later 1967-68 Mustang caliper pistons worked with the Mopar K-H abody calipers, as well.
The key issue here seems to be 1) keeping the SBP wheels; 2) for those who have factory drums, keeping the drum spindles, while upgrading/bolting on discs.
Some of us have Mopar abodies that came equipped from the factory with the
K-H SBP disc setup, so we are likely to stay with that setup, as long as calipers and rotors/wheel bearings/seals remain available.
Thanks again for helping the Mopar community - much appreciated.
