sounds like a cool project

wish I had all the info, but I don't

Are you planning on swapping an entire front end out of one vehicle and into yours or just the brake parts ?

"Good luck on your project."

and please keep us posted on the progress

 

I am not really sure if I am going to swap the entire front end or just the brakes I guess it depends on what is easier mechanically and cost effective.

 

www.aajbrakes.com

Talk to the guy directly...not sure of his name.

 

I used front brake rotors and calipers from a '93 Intrepid on my '56 Pickup. The piece that the brake shoes slides in and out on is from a similar year Caravan. They all mount to the stock suspension with a bracket I made from 1/4" steel. Of course, I had to remove the drums from my stock hubs and remove almost 1/2" from the outside edge so they sliped into the Intrepid rotors, but that's a small price to pay for disc brakes! I picked up a Wilwood brake proportioner to limit the brake fluid flow to the rear brakes to correct a problem I was having with the rear brakes locking up.

The one thing I didn't do was add a power booster to the brake system. Even so, it's a good step up from the old drums.

Let me know if you want a set of the brackets I made or even a whole setup. Of course, I'm assuming you have the 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern like mine. If you have the 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern (like on my other '56 pickup), then this setup won't work.

 

Hey BDL that sounds like what I am looking for I will take whatever info you are willing to share. Email me at pioneers58@yahoo.com Thanks Jim I do have a 5 on4.5 bolt pattern

 

or post it here !

others can use it as a reference !!!

!!!

 

Haven't forgotten... just haven't made the time to pull a wheel and take pictures. Don't worry, I'll post everything I've got.

 

THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey what are you running for a motor I am using a slant six 225 with torque flight auto tranny.

 

I make kits, $225 including shipping to lower 48 address. Use a Volare rotor, GM caliper. You can see the kit at www.rustyhope.com.

 

56 dodge panel truck disk brake

Hello
I saw your post about using 93 intrepid parts to update brake. What I need to do this job on truck

Thanks
Harry