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Marc S.
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8/11/2003
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Ok, I need some of you guys who have done a custom rear disk conversion to tell me what works as far a parts (year, brand, etc...) I want to put this on my truck (2000 RC, 2wd) and i'm not going to pay $750 or $1200 bucks for a kit that from the pictures I've seen I could probably fabricate myself. I'm just looking to benefit from someones experience as far what really works on a daily driver, not for any special purpose like racing. Anything you guys come up with will be appreciated.(I think we could use the calipers from the front of the truck, but the spacers and backer plate would probably have to be made from scratch, and I really don't know about the valve for the master cylinder(does this affect ABS?) I think this would benefit many of us since the companies who do make conversions want the equivalent of our firstborn children!
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Michael
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8/11/2003
21:48:44
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Check out pics from my SSB Rear disc conversion
@ www.pbase.com/wiz473.
The calipers are from a ford thunderbird I believe. Really happy with the kit though. Your probably better off buying the kit. To many parts to try to just fabricate and the cost of fabricating.
Z-Tube, R/T Rims, SSB Rear Disc Conversion, Alpine Head-Unit, Infinity Kappa Speakers, SilverStar Headlights, HO Cams & Intake installed.
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Chris
Dodge Dakota
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8/12/2003
07:34:06
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Pull them off a totaled 2001+ dakota...
Chris
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Scott
Dodge Dakota
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8/12/2003
08:49:16
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Be careful! Changing over is not as simple as bolting in a rear end from a totaled Dakota. There are differences in the proportioning valve and perhaps more. I would agree though that 4 wheel discs is a vast improvement.
Scott
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Marc S.
Dodge Dakota
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8/12/2003
12:01:01
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This is what I'm talking about, if there are things that are"special" like the proportioning valve lets find out and share the info.I would try myself but I figured some of you guys have friends at the dealership or work there yourself and could find out diffeneces in parts #'s and such. IF we can buy most of the parts and fabricate the rest(backer plates and spacers) then we have all the answers.
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Michael
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8/12/2003
22:21:21
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You only have to make small modification to the proportioning valve. I'll share the info, but this is only to be done for those with rear disc not drums. DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK, I assume no responsibility if you mess something up.
Remove the retaining bolt from the rear of the valve then slowly remove the piston then pull the spring. Next take the piston and snap it onto the retaining bolt, yes it does this, and replace the setup. Doing this allows more pressure to the rear discs drastically reducing your stopping distance and improving your stopping power. Once again don't attempt this unless you have the kit or some other type of rear disc setup, but don't try this with the drums or damage may result, as stated in my directions for the kit.
Hope this helps you some,
Michael
Z-Tube, R/T Rims, SSB Rear Disc Conversion, Alpine Head-Unit, Infinity Kappa Speakers, SilverStar Headlights, HO Cams & Intake installed.
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Art
Dodge Dakota
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8/13/2003
01:31:39
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So whats wrong with the rear drum brakes anyway?I find my brakes overall are pretty good front discs and 11 inch drums work just fine for my 01 4x4 Dak.
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Marc S.
Dodge Dakota
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8/13/2003
12:06:09
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Thanks for the info mike! That gets me a little closer than I was before, maybe I can scrounge up the rest on my own.
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teamfast
Dodge Dakota
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8/13/2003
14:42:02
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I agree, my 01 has drums and performs fine, I mean if your tracking the truck then disc conversion could help you but a rotor upgrade up front would be money better spent
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Michael
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8/13/2003
16:16:01
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Not really team fast, putting disc on the back and equalizing the brakes almost entirely eliminates nose dive when braking and the system seems more responsive and you have more control. Thats from my experience with my SSB Kit. Anyway do a search for rear disc conversion to see why I made the switch.
Thanks,
Michael
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Michael
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8/13/2003
16:18:38
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By the way, my truck came with the larger drums that were part of the towing package. Along with the LSD and hitch, 7-way round and maximum engine cooling.
Z-Tube, R/T Rims, SSB Rear Disc Conversion, Alpine Head-Unit, Infinity Kappa Speakers, SilverStar Headlights, HO Cams & Intake installed.
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teamfast
Dodge Dakota
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8/13/2003
16:46:37
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But is reduceing nose diving worth all that work? and not to mention money? I would have to drive it to see, but 0-60 times impress me more, even though 60-0 is important too.
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jam0o0
Dodge Dakota
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8/16/2003
18:26:58
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i'd do a swap if i wasn't saving for tires. the brakes on my truck are THE WORST of any of the vehicles i have EVER driven. cars, trucks, bigger and smaller, older and newer. there is a reson why the new quad cab dakotas come with 4 wheel disk standard.
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jam0o0
Dodge Dakota
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8/16/2003
18:46:01
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i'd do a swap if i wasn't saving for tires. the brakes on my truck are THE WORST of any of the vehicles i have EVER driven. cars, trucks, bigger and smaller, older and newer. there is a reson why the new quad cab dakotas come with 4 wheel disk standard.
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TurboGuy
Dodge Dakota
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8/16/2003
19:34:13
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Hmmm. lets see. Baer has a nice kit that includes everthing plus you can get upgraded rotors for the front all included for $1500.
Thats a pretty good deal to me.
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