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Author:  RossKinder [ Mon Jun 26, 2006 4:23 pm ]
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Is anyone working on the compleat, definitive disc brake conversion article for the archives? The scattered messages are a real task to pull together.
Author:  Reed [ Mon Jun 26, 2006 4:59 pm ]
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It might help to specify which swap the article would be for. There are two direct swaps (small bolt pattern discs and large bolt pattern dscs), at least one cobbled swap (f/m/j/b body spindles, 73-76 body upper control arms), as well as aftermarket (scarebird, wilwood, tubular control arms etc...).
Author:  Pierre [ Mon Jun 26, 2006 6:30 pm ]
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Try http://www.moparaction.com/Tech/archive/disc-main.html
Author:  RossKinder [ Mon Jun 26, 2006 6:47 pm ]
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It might help to specify which swap the article would be for. There are two direct swaps (small bolt pattern discs and large bolt pattern dscs), at least one cobbled swap (f/m/j/b body spindles, 73-76 body upper control arms), as well as aftermarket (scarebird, wilwood, tubular control arms etc...).
Two direct and 1 cobbled? Hmmmmmm, off the top of my head I'd say the best article would give you the 3 primary alternatives in one article :!:
Author:  sandy in BC [ Mon Jun 26, 2006 7:57 pm ]
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Ya Know,,,,you could research and write that article and we could edit it and revise it for you.
Author:  SlantSixDan [ Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:13 pm ]
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There will never be a complete disc brake swap article, because the options available are many, varied, and in a constant state of flux. One might as well ask for a definitive recipe for chili.

There will never be a "compleat" disc brake swap article, because we are not living in the 1600s, which was the last time that word was used as anything but a cutesy affectation.

But, as Sandy says, if you feel the need to write such an article, by all means do so and post your efforts here for Wikipedia-style editing.
Author:  slantvaliant [ Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:42 pm ]
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Tom Condran's book ("Performance Handling for Classic Mopars" or something like that.) was one attempt, combined with a suspension rebuild. It's dated and has some flaws, but is worth a read.
Mopar Action had an updated overview of sorts of brake upgrades in the June '05 issue. It concentrated on the B bodies, but showed a lot of options - from the Scarebird adapters to huge Mercedes rotors and Viper calipers.
Author:  emsvitil [ Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:57 pm ]
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There will never be a complete disc brake swap article, because the options available are many, varied, and in a constant state of flux. One might as well ask for a definitive recipe for chili.

REAL CHILI DOES NOT HAVE BEANS

REAL CHILI DOES NOT HAVE BEANS

REAL CHILI DOES NOT HAVE BEANS
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Author:  Reed [ Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:40 pm ]
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One might as well ask for a definitive recipe for chili.
1. Beans
2. Water
3. Spices
4. Flour

Boil water
Put beans in water
Put spices in water
Put flour in water

Ta-da!


But seriously, this would eb a good topic to cover in an article, especially since the parts Tom Condran refers to in his tome are starting to get scarce.

I think the hardest thing to find is the right spindles. Tubular A-arms are out there, but the spindles are hard to get. Everything else can be purchased new at the parts store. A nice addendedum to the areticle would list sources for these kinds of parts.
Author:  RossKinder [ Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:54 pm ]
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we are not living in the 1600s, which was the last time that word was used as anything but a cutesy affectation.
I'm extremely glad to know when we are not, and I'm so very pleased to know you approve of my writing style :!: :D

Thanks
Author:  RossKinder [ Mon Jun 26, 2006 11:00 pm ]
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Try http://www.moparaction.com/Tech/archive/disc-main.html
Thanks. That's great!

Given that disc conversion is the cheapest route to a 4.5" bolt circle, and given that SlantSix.org doesn't have it's own article, maybe the articles page could at least have a link to it?

Thanks.
Author:  RossKinder [ Mon Jun 26, 2006 11:11 pm ]
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Ya Know,,,,you could research and write that article and we could edit it and revise it for you.
Thanks, but. . . I was once a technical writer, but this subject is waaaay beyond my current research and organizational abilities. After all, I'm 400 years old and affected!

I'm a better editor than researcher, but I'd have to know the subject to either write it or edit it.
Author:  sixsignet [ Mon Jun 26, 2006 11:14 pm ]
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Is anyone working on the compleat, definitive disc brake conversion article for the archives? The scattered messages are a real task to pull together.
Is anyone working on the compleat, definitive 10 inch front drum brake conversion article for the archives? The scattered messages are a real task to pull together.
Author:  RossKinder [ Mon Jun 26, 2006 11:31 pm ]
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Is anyone working on the compleat, definitive disc brake conversion article for the archives? The scattered messages are a real task to pull together.
Is anyone working on the compleat, definitive 10 inch front drum brake conversion article for the archives? The scattered messages are a real task to pull together.
There will never be a "compleat" definitive 10 inch front drum brake swap article, because we are not living in the 1600s, which was the last time that word was used as anything but a cutesy affectation. 8)
Author:  74.swinger [ Tue Jun 27, 2006 3:16 am ]
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There is some stuff on www.bigblockdart.com as well.
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