Prints Valiant Member Joined Oct 16, 2023 Messages 24 Reaction score 33 Location Northern Colorado Sep 18, 2024 #1 Suggestions and comments appreciated for converting 9-in to 10-in front drum brakes on a 1973 Valiant 198 Slant 6.
Suggestions and comments appreciated for converting 9-in to 10-in front drum brakes on a 1973 Valiant 198 Slant 6.
J junkyardhero Well-Known Member Joined Jan 23, 2005 Messages 4,895 Reaction score 7,364 Location Los Angeles Sep 19, 2024 #2 arguments of needing rims and potentially tires aside, i think you're darn near a disc brake swap in price and level of lift. performance wise, i don't think it'd be night and day. but you'd enjoy marginally better braking and more parts availability with the 10's
arguments of needing rims and potentially tires aside, i think you're darn near a disc brake swap in price and level of lift. performance wise, i don't think it'd be night and day. but you'd enjoy marginally better braking and more parts availability with the 10's
cudamark Well-Known Member Joined Mar 14, 2009 Messages 12,368 Reaction score 3,904 Location San Diego Sep 19, 2024 #3 If you're getting the parts for free, or, virtually so, sure. The wheels should work for both. Otherwise, save your money for a disc brake changeover where you will probably need to change the wheels depending one which brake setup you use.
If you're getting the parts for free, or, virtually so, sure. The wheels should work for both. Otherwise, save your money for a disc brake changeover where you will probably need to change the wheels depending one which brake setup you use.