| From | Message |
Michael
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
8/01/2002
01:22:51
|
 Subject: Rear Disc Conversion Pics
IP: Logged
Message:
I set up a gallery at pbase.
You can view pics of the install at
www.pbase.com/wiz473
|
EyeTrip
R/T
8/01/2002
02:07:53
|  RE: Rear Disc Conversion Pics
IP: Logged
Message:
Thanks that was cool
HomePage
|
kota on 20s
GenIII
8/01/2002
12:02:29
| RE: Rear Disc Conversion Pics
IP: Logged
Message:
how long did it take you to do?
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
|
4wDakota
GenIII
8/01/2002
12:04:38
| RE: Rear Disc Conversion Pics
IP: Logged
Message:
Hey Michael, I see your license plate says Baton Rouge, I'm in Lafayette.
Wanted to let you know were having a dodge truck meet the 9th of August (Friday) at the drag strip in Baton Rouge. Drop me a line or check out the Southeast Forum on www.dodgetrucks.org. Hope to see you there.
Corey
PS Nice Brakes!!!
98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
|
Michael
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
8/01/2002
12:56:15
| RE: Rear Disc Conversion Pics
IP: Logged
Message:
I'm actually in Hammond, bought it in baton rouge, but will try to make out there. The job took about 4 and a half hours. Not bad at all.
Definetly worth it. I think the next thing i'll do is the HO cams.
|
BlackDak02
*GenIII*
8/01/2002
16:38:38
|  RE: Rear Disc Conversion Pics
IP: Logged
Message:
Nice Pics!
Great job on the install! Looks like everything went together with no problems. Bet she'll stop on a dime now ;-)
Send some of that fine Cajun Gumbo up here to Joisey in a care package, LOL!!!
Used to be an over-the-road truck driver got laid over once in Lafayette, ate at a place I think it was called Randall's, excellent food, live Zydeco band. It was like I died and went to heaven, LOL!
2002 Black CC SLT 4x4
4.7L 45RFE 3.55 LSRD
|
4wDakota
GenIII
8/01/2002
17:34:36
| RE: Rear Disc Conversion Pics
IP: Logged
Message:
BlackDak02
I live 5 minutes from randols! I pass it every day on the way to work. I would have recommended Prejeans. Randol's is good Cajun food but they charge $$$
Next time you'll be in the area drop me an email.
Corey
98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
|
James
GenIII
8/01/2002
17:57:10
| RE: Rear Disc Conversion Pics
IP: Logged
Message:
Nice work Michael, couple of questions on it.
1. How is the stopping power now?
2. When you need to replace the pads, how would you get them? Are they the same as the front pads, just get them at the local parts shop?
3. How was the hookup for the parking brake? Did you need to modify the lines for it?
Thanks for your time.
02 QC 4x4, 5.9L/auto, 3.92/LSD, Leather, SLT Plus
|
Dakaty
GenIII
8/01/2002
17:59:25
| RE: Rear Disc Conversion Pics
IP: Logged
Message:
Did it go as easy as the photos make it look???
Did the parking brake attach easily?
It's probably an optical illusion (to me anyway) but did it space the wheels out?
Was everything included in the kit? Who makes it? How much was it? Does it take special order pads?
Sorry for all the questions, but I'm seriously thinking about doing it myself.
It looks like you did a great job!!! Thanks for taking the time to photograph and share the process!!
|
BlackDak02
*GenIII*
8/01/2002
18:43:23
|  RE: Rear Disc Conversion Pics
IP: Logged
Message:
4wDakota/Corey,
Cool, yeah it was the first time I had 'gator, tastes just like chicken, heheheh! Yup it was a little pricey, but heck for that kind of experience it was worth it!
Man I wish I could get back down your way again but now I'm a regional driver- northeast :-(
Best I can do now is up to Boston or Maine for a lobster dinner ;-)
2002 Black CC SLT 4x4
4.7L 45RFE 3.55 LSRD
|
kevster
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
8/01/2002
21:15:44
| RE: Rear Disc Conversion Pics
IP: Logged
Message:
Hey Eye Trip, are you in Washington State? or DC. I am in Wash State, Everett. I am also in the aircraft business 22 yrs Boeing Co. Wings. manuf.
|
Michael
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
8/01/2002
23:58:18
| RE: Rear Disc Conversion Pics
IP: Logged
Message:
1. About a 4 1/2 hour job, a little longer if you completely bleed the system and replace it with synthetic like I did.
2. You wouldn't believe the increase in stopping power, dramatically reduces the stopping distance. %100 better stability when stopping.
All this is achieved not only by installing the rear disc, but by modifying the distribution block per instructions. You can place more of the braking force toward the rear, still less than the front, because the kit is designed to withstand the extra pressure, that drums cannot.
3. You can go to the parts store to get replacements, or reorder the force 10 pads from stainless steel brakes. SSB told me if I go to the parts store ask for pads for a ford turbo thunderbird. The SSB calipers are a modified version from that car.
4. The PB was a sinch, just loosen the cable adjustment under the cab and pull out the slack and slide the cable onto the preinstalled lever w/ return spring onto the caliper. ( note the lever and return spring are pre-installed.)
no modifications needed.
5. The kit comes from Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation, I ordered through Performance Suspension.com for $749.00, that included free shipping and a free slotted rotor upgrade.
6. They give you new stainless lines for the rear calipers.
7. This kit is a complete bolt-on.
8. The wheels are not spaced out because of the kit, I added R/T rims to the truck, I just don't have the R/T flares installed yet. So the wheels do stick out a little bit, but not because of the kit.
9. I definitly recommend this kit to anyone wanting a "safer stop".
www.stainlesssteelbrakes.com
www.performancesuspension.com
PSS. To see why I decided to do this see my post on the thread - first the discs, now the drums.
2000 Quad SLT, 4.7, auto, 3.55 - 9.25 rear end, K&N, rear disc conversion.
|
James
GenIII
8/02/2002
00:15:55
| RE: Rear Disc Conversion Pics
IP: Logged
Message:
Thanks for all the answers!
Sounds like upgrade time to me :)
02 QC 4x4, 5.9L/auto, 3.92/LSD, Leather, SLT Plus
|
Dakaty
GenIII
8/02/2002
13:50:36
| RE: Rear Disc Conversion Pics
IP: Logged
Message:
Ditto!
|
YJ
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
8/02/2002
18:21:24
| RE: Rear Disc Conversion Pics
IP: Logged
Message:
Great info. Thank you!
|
| | P 1 |
|
Post a reply to this message:
Username Registration: Optional
All visitors are allowed to post messages
|
