I'd bet it's not that complicated. First find a rotor or disc that will
fit the spindle then make a bracket to hold the calipher. Hardest part
is to begin.
DOn DulmaGE
Scott S wrote:
>
> I was sitting around a campfire over the weekend with some friends, one
> dragraces and another sells machine tools and dies. I complained that it is
> unlikely that I will be able to put disk brakes on my 55 Savoy or any king
> pin suspension car.
> We figured that if I could come up with a part that used a spindle, disk
> brake carrier, rotors and brakes etc from newer MOPAR product, but instead
> of attaching to the upper and lower control arms with ball jounts have it
> created to match the upper and lower control arms on the car. (or
> alternatively have custom made upper and lower control arms made to accept
> an existing ball joint spindle etc)
> The plan that was hatched was that if I could come up with a technical
> specification for a part I could probably have it custom made. I figure the
> best way to determine if this is feasable is to throw it out to the
> collective knowledge of this esteemeded list:
> 1) Has anyone tried this before?
> 2) Does anyone have or know where to get engineering specs for the 55-56
> front suspension?
> 3) Are there any clearance problems or other obvious problems that I need to
> condsider? My guess is that placement of the steering tie rods will be a
> factor.
> 4) If it is feasable is anyone interested in obtaining a set of whatever I
> come up with.
> Cost will be a factor but I figure if there is enough interest and I can
> come up with a good technical spec I can put it out to bid and see what
> happens.
> All input will be appreciated. Also if anyone has any experience in this
> field and can lend some advice to save me from myself.
> You can respond directly to me or the list, I will compile the information
> and report back.
> Thanks in advance,
> Scott
>
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