Brakes ID

[jar84203]

I have a 71 Duster that has been converted to front disc brakes (5x4.5 bolt circle) and was told that it was from a 73 Duster. How can I verify this and what parts would have been changed out for the conversion (steering knuckle, control arms, brake hoses, etc)? Thanks.

 

[harryhood]

got any pictures?

 

[jar84203]

Single piston. Does not have guide pins (slides)...not exactly sure how the outboard pad applies...but it is wearing more than the inside.

 

[abodyjoe]

looks like a 73-up duster set up. whats the disc's measure? the upper control arm and spindle along with the lower ball joint was changed for the conversion.

 

[71DartGuy]

That looks like the same setup i got off of a 73 dart. I think they're 11 inch rotors (10.75"). Someone correct me if I'm wrong. I dont know why the caliper is worn down like it is though.???

 

[abodyjoe]

That looks like the same setup i got off of a 73 dart. I think they're 11 inch rotors (10.75"). Someone correct me if I'm wrong. I dont know why the caliper is worn down like it is though.???

yea 10.75 is correct.

 

[abodyjoe]

here is the set up we put on jamies dart a few years ago.

 

[jar84203]

Rotor measures 10.75 inches across. How does the outboard pad apply and what would cause it to wear faster than the inboard?

 

[abodyjoe]

yes that sound slike an a-body set up. the calibers actually slide when the piston pushes out. maybe the piston isn't pulling back enough when you let off the brake ?

 

[71DartGuy]

I would guess that if you tighten that bolt on the flat metal retainers that it would make it harder for the caliper to slide like its supposed to.?

 

[jar84203]

Anyone know the torque spec for that caliper retainer bolt?

 

[green1]

Take it apart, clean and grease(white lithium) all sliding parts.