Question about swapping to disks

[Derek Simpson]

Hey Guys

Once again I come to the well of knowledge lol. I would really like to get disks on the front of my 66 Newport but it seems like using later spindels is the way to go.

I know that everyone says that 73 spindels are sod after why?

I found theses on fleabay and I hope they are the ones I need

69-72 VARIOUS CHRYSLER CAR W/DISC BRAKE RIGHT FRONT SPINDLE 515-00584R

I also read that I'm going to have to have the correct master cylinder for disk/drum brakes. Anyone can point me in the correct direction would be greatly appreciated

 

[Derek Simpson]

Then I read this and I wonder if doing the swap is really worth it . I would like to use this as a daily driver and just enjoy it and not die lol


Thanks for a member for posting this up before!

WPS:AMC:1963 Rambler American

 

[65sporty]

The 73's are the one's everyone wants because they swap on and use the unicast rotor-single piston caliper. Parts are cheaper than the 69-72 spindle swap. But I have been reading that the 69 rotors came down in price so it may be a option. I am others will weigh in on this.

 

[70bigblockdodge]

73 has bigger cheaper disc and pin type calipers. Drums on the front of your car are pretty powerful 11×2 something, but they are hard to balance so they don't pull side to side. Fade i would not worry about unless you live in a hilly area or drive aggressively. Aftermarket brakes like willwood, Baer, etc are for trailer cars or carry spares on road trips. The Scarebird kit seems good for a DIY person and uses parts store parts, good for a road car.

 

[saylor]

i will always say

'call ralph @ ECI brakes and tell them we sent ya'

try not to die -

- saylor

 

[Derek Simpson]

Damn I guess they are cheaper, almost have the price!

So the million dollar question is where can i get a set of 73 spindels? What should I be searching for? (Model of car?)

 

[BIGBARNEYCARS]

Contact Murray Park and have him bring the partz to Carlisle and buzz over and pick them up and pay him. BTW, He'll have the correct proportioning valve and M/C you'll need too. One stop shopping, win win, Jer

 

[Derek Simpson]

Well I'm thinking I'm just going to stay with drums for now. Until I can find some 73 spindels


The only thing I want to do is get the dual master cylinder for the drums. The single one gets me worried.


Anyone have a link to the dual master?

 

[commando1]

Well I'm thinking I'm just going to stay with drums for now. Until I can find some 73 spindels


The only thing I want to do is get the dual master cylinder for the drums. The single one gets me worried.


Anyone have a link to the dual master?

There's a set of '73 spindles on ebay as we speak but he wants $350.00.

 

[Derek Simpson]

Damn, what do you think would be a fair price?

 

[Derek Simpson]

Do you have a link?

 

[commando1]

The only one when you want one is the cheapest one.
Wait, and you may find a set cheaper.
But waiting for cheaper is getting longer and longer.

Do you have a link?

No. Just do a search using the right keywords. It's not hard.

 

[Derek Simpson]

Found them, I'm going to watch them. And keep an eye out for a less expensive option.

Thank you for the heads up