ajarofclay
Well-Known Member
Curious as to if anybody makes a conversion kit for a 1972 Demon that doesn't require an upper control arm change or a kit that includes them in it at least.
Yes, I'd be interested. Did it include the tapered adapter as mentioned above or did you need to change the control arms? Also, did you have power brakes? Mine doesn't and I don't know how big of a pain it will be to add that into the mix if necessary.I did a Wilwood conversion on my 72 Duster from10" drums. Super easy, direct bolt on. Didn't have to change a thing. Kept stock spindles and everything else. Really easy, straight forward conversion. And she stops great now! Don't recall the kit # but can find it if you're interested.
Be well,
Pat
Thank you sir, You've been quite helpful. I just realized you're local. Let me know if and when you take your ride out to any shows/cruises. I'd be interested in seeing it. Blessings, DonGood morning,
Kit =Wilwood 11023
Didn't have to replace the control arms, any front end components. Just remove the drum brake assemblies down to the spindles and bolted the kit on. Was really impressed with the ease of the conversion. I did need to pick up a new disc/drum master cylinder. And replaced the brake lines front to back. Opted to use a Wilwood adjustable proportioning valve which really help me dial in the front:rear bias.
I run manual brakes. Not sure what if any problem it would be to add power brakes to this set up.
Be well,
Pat
link to the install thread
Finally pulled trigger on a front disc conversion
You 72 and earlier guys are lucky. On my 74, I have to switch spindles to either a rare-as-hens-teeth 73-76 A body disc spindle, or a disc spindle from one of various 80's bodies that are equally as hard to find around my way. My car has 10" drums. I just emailed Willwood to see if they might be offering a kit like your 110223. The one I'm looking at is:Wilwood Disc Brakes - 1974 Plymouth Duster All - Front Brake Kit No.: 140-15465-DR -Requires disc spindle. Also, I like the Wilwood for the weight reduction over the stock-type kits.
I make a 11.75" Viper brake kit that fits '73-'76 A-body DRUM knuckles. See below:
Viper Caliper Mounting Brackets for Mopar DRUM Knuckles
Unfortunately, I do not.
I sell Strange Engineering race brakes which fit 9" knuckles. These are only available in 5 x 4.5" bolt pattern, however.
Cass
No sir, I have not. Just glanced at it through a link. I'm seeing that dr diff makes a kit, also. Have you had experience with Scarebird? Is everything included for a swap without changing control arms? Thanks for the suggestion.Don have you looked at the Scarebird stuff?