318MoparGuy
MoparHokie
Hi All,
I am new to the site as I have just purchased a 1973 Dart Swinger, it had a 225 in it before and now has a 318 in it. Front end was rebuilt new, he added V8 torsion bars and added front sway bar, subframe connectors welded in and such. I just wish the guy would have upgraded the braking system also. The car has factory front disc brakes and drum rears (all new and new hardware too). When I depress the brakes they go almost (about 1" away) to the floor...the brake light doesn't go on, but it's a BIG safety concern to me that this is happening. Is this how brakes were in 1973 and was there a manual disc brake vs a power disc brake option? I just posted pics of the car (Yellow Dart) on the Welcome Wagon (New Kid on the Block) if you need to see the master cylinder type. What are my options to remedy this safety concern and upgrade the braking power? Does having rear drums complicate this situation? Is there an easy way to do this as I am not at all well-versed in this area. Thanking everyone in advance for taking the time to help me resolve this problem and looking forward to everyone's thoughts on this matter. You guys and gals are the BEST!!!! Thanks again...
All the Best,
Greg
I am new to the site as I have just purchased a 1973 Dart Swinger, it had a 225 in it before and now has a 318 in it. Front end was rebuilt new, he added V8 torsion bars and added front sway bar, subframe connectors welded in and such. I just wish the guy would have upgraded the braking system also. The car has factory front disc brakes and drum rears (all new and new hardware too). When I depress the brakes they go almost (about 1" away) to the floor...the brake light doesn't go on, but it's a BIG safety concern to me that this is happening. Is this how brakes were in 1973 and was there a manual disc brake vs a power disc brake option? I just posted pics of the car (Yellow Dart) on the Welcome Wagon (New Kid on the Block) if you need to see the master cylinder type. What are my options to remedy this safety concern and upgrade the braking power? Does having rear drums complicate this situation? Is there an easy way to do this as I am not at all well-versed in this area. Thanking everyone in advance for taking the time to help me resolve this problem and looking forward to everyone's thoughts on this matter. You guys and gals are the BEST!!!! Thanks again...
All the Best,
Greg