disc brake from vans

[highflyer]

lots of van parts floating out there,can the disc brake brkts and rotors and or knuckles be used on a bodies..anyone know..tx..j

 

[cidVicious]

It's a good question. I think most Chrysler vans back in the 70's were built on truck platforms so I'd be surpised if you can use the break components on a passenger vehicle, especially an A body. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_B-series_van

 

[67Dart273]

The suspension is entirely different on a van, so I'd say the knuckles are a wash. I actually junked a 77 van awhile back, and did save the disks/ calipers. I actually have not compared them to the 74 Duster setup I have yet.

(It's the weather. It freekin SNOWED last night!!!)

 

[yellowdartdave]

I do believe the van has a 5x 5.5 inch bolt pattern so you can't use the disc.

 

[highflyer]

Thanks for info...boy those disc were looking at me today..how about the caliper brkt...mite they be the same...j

 

[67Dart273]

I do believe the van has a 5x 5.5 inch bolt pattern so you can't use the disc.

The 77 200 I junked had passenger car (5" circle) pattern

 

[DionR]

Pretty sure the upper balljoint is larger than what the A-Body control arm uses, and I know the van upper control arm wont fit an A-Body. Different mounts.

Also, the rotors are 1.25" thick.

99% certain there is nothing that would interchange.

 

[highflyer]

what a shame..lots of it avaible...j

 

[Sedanman]

I have a rebuilt caliper for a 77 van & it's a bit bigger than the a body ones