Re: Disk Brake Conversion Advice needed for 65 Valiant 100

["Don H." <mopar4me@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

All 4 of my 65 A Bodies have (or will be) converted to disc brakes.  The 9 
inch brakes are woefully inadequate , especially if your car is a daily 
driver.  My 65 Dart convert and 65 Dart wagon are being converted to the 
73-76 single piston (LBP).  They're also being converted to LBP in the rear. 
My 65 Valiant and 65 Barracuda are being converted to the 65-72 4 piston 
KelsyHayes disc (SBP such as you have) and am keeping the SBP on the rear. 
I happen to like the 65/66 special hubcaps that have the long lug nuts 
sticking thru the hubcap, hence the reason for using the SBP discs.  If you 
go with the 73-76 swap, keep in mind you'll also have to swap the upper 
control arm from the disc brake donor (has the large ball joint).  There 
some great info in the tech section as well.  Hope this helps.
Don
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dennis Vernacchia" <nojive65@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "62-65 Mopar List" <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 5:54 PM
Subject: Disk Brake Conversion Advice needed for 65 Valiant 100


> I am thinking of getting the front 9" inadequate
> brakes shoes on my 65 Valiant 100 2 door sedan converted to
> Disks Brakes and going to 14" wheels and single Piston
> ( 225 Sl/6 engine )- Holley 1 BBL Carb ( aftermarket )
> ( The Carter Ball and Ball was tossed under a steamroller ;-)! )
>
>
> I have the original Slant 6 Club magazines from 10 or
> more years ago detailing the Single piston conversion
> and details options for spindles and wheels
>
> Does anyone know if the article(s) is/are accurate that a
> trusted and competent shop could do the conversion
> with that info.
>
> I do not have time anymore to chase for parts and
> I don't don't want to pay the shop $60 an hour
> to go look for them in yards. So, can I just buy a
> kit with new parts from a reputable source(my guy
> rolls his own brake lines) and go that route  or am I just
> asking for trouble.
>
> Another trusted shop advised me not to bother going to
> the Front Disk Brake conversion and that
> they could locate Asbestos shoes and put in Dual Master
> cylinder ( which I would have done anyway ) and if
> drums are turned ( not sure if anyone would ARC the
> shoes in anymore - especially if they are Asbestos ) that
> my Valiant will stop as "good as new" !
>
> Well, I am thinking.... "good as new" may still not be sufficient with
> everyone else on the road having Disk Brakes on their cars
> and rumors that the 65 Valiant had crappy brakes right out of the factory 
> ! ( He'd have to make it stop BETTER THAN NEW ! )
>
> Also, I thought that Asbestos brake shoes had been outlawed, at least
> here in California ! ( Especially grinding on them creating asbestos 
> dust!!! )
>
> This is a driver car, not for show. It has about 325,000 miles
> on it and my intention is to drive it to the 500,000 mark
> if I live long enough.
>
> Any suggestions or info appreciated !
>
> Dennis V
> Sandy Eggo
>
>
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