disc swap into a 64 Barracuda

Fstforward said

I have the opportunity to get a complete disc brake setup from either a 73 or 74 Dart Sport at what I deem a reasonable price.

My Question, will this swap into my 1964 Barracuda in place of the old drum setup, with virtually no massaging, or a minimum of massaging? Or am I looking at a major headache trying to make it fit?????

I'd love to make this a disc front/drum back car, unless I can find a rear end to replace the 7-1/4 and upgrade it to rear discs, also, but for now.....

Thanks in advance

FF

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If you have the swaybar on the 64 then keep your LCAs (good time to replace the bushings though). Use the 73/74 spindles, UCA, and all the brake parts. Reverse the calipers to the rear (swap spindles) so that you don't have them hitting the swaybar. Since the 64 was a single MC all drum system you will need the porportioning valve from the 73/74 also otherwise don't hit the brakes hard or you will get massive rear wheel skid!! The older wheel cylinders didn't have the expansion cup & spring in them so there was a valve in the old MC to keep residual pressure in the lines so the wheel cylinder cups didn't collapse. Make sure when you buy new cylinders for the back that they have the cups & springs since the 73/74 MC doesn't have the residual valve. Some companies are still selling the cylinders without the springs believe it or not. Last ones I got were from carquest but went thru 3 sets before I got one with the springs. Naturally the rules of safety apply. Since they are old parts, replace all ball joints, tierod ends, seals, bearings, etc. Don't stake your life on unknown parts....

Larry