Cags70PolaraConvert
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Summit is looking for around $400
Fuselage - Drums to Disc Brake Conversion
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70_NPORT
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The spindles alone were $350, I think Ive spent another $200-$250 on misc. parts; rotors, calipers, pwr disc brake MC, other small parts. I looked at the kits initially but I decided on using Chrysler/OEM parts.
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thanks for the feedback
70_NPORT
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no problemo
Wonderwagon
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just purchased spindles, rotors, calipers from a 72 for 400.00 plus a Bendix disc brakes power booster for 175.00
traintech55
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By chance can you send me a PM. I have a question for you off the books.
70_NPORT
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Nice! I prob could've have gotten away spending less but outside the spindles I preferred all brand new stuff rather than used.
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I thought that was what I saw but doesn't mean all the same parts. I would be with you and want all new as well. Important to be able to stop!
70_NPORT
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Yes, they are the same and when I started this I originaly thought about grabbing stuff from a donor car too.
70_NPORT
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Ok..back at it today......Steven's install PDF is fantastic; however not sure which bearings are which (or which order they are to be installed):
8. Install BEARING RACES on rotor
9. Install the ROTOR onto the spindle (Inner bearing should be A17)
10. Install the OUTER BEARING (Outer bearing should be A6)..
The bearings I have are:
(2) Set 17--
(= A17?)
(2) Set 16 --
(= A6?)
(2) 5121 --
(= ?)
Any Ideas?
8. Install BEARING RACES on rotor
9. Install the ROTOR onto the spindle (Inner bearing should be A17)
10. Install the OUTER BEARING (Outer bearing should be A6)..
The bearings I have are:
(2) Set 17--
(= A17?)
(2) Set 16 --
(= A6?)
(2) 5121 --
(= ?)
Any Ideas?
commando1
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70_NPORT
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Ah, yes.
Many thanks Stan, lol.
SF-66TC
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Sorry for confusion. Outer bearing for a '73 Spindle is "A16" NOT "A6", but if you ordered the SET-A16 which comes with the bearing & race, you're OK.
You can also tell which is the inner vs outer bearing by simply matching them t to the rotors hub. Here's a significant difference in size and you can't get it wrong. 5121 is the inner seal.
I'll correct the doc later when I get home.. Thanks to Stan for the Rockauto pic so Gary could be on his way to completing his installation.
You can also tell which is the inner vs outer bearing by simply matching them t to the rotors hub. Here's a significant difference in size and you can't get it wrong. 5121 is the inner seal.
I'll correct the doc later when I get home.. Thanks to Stan for the Rockauto pic so Gary could be on his way to completing his installation.
70_NPORT
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NP....your info has already been tremendously helpful SS-66TC.
I figured Stan would pipe up in the usual way, direct and to the point ; )
commando1
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I have three bibles.
1. Hamtramck Library
2. Fuselage.de
3. Rockauto.com
1. Hamtramck Library
2. Fuselage.de
3. Rockauto.com
70_NPORT
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Just checking...bearings shown in right location? (rotor installs in between the two bearings)..the red stuff is lube...or grease rather.
commando1
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Dont forget to pack those bearings real good.
Can't mearly coat them. You have to pack them.
Can't mearly coat them. You have to pack them.
70_NPORT
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Ok. got it. plenty of grease on hand.
I think you'll be very happy when done Gary. I'm doing same for my 68 R/T .. have 73 A body disc brake spindles for bigger upper ball joint, and Cordoba caliper brackets, and dust shields ... costs more to piece together but I like having the big factory brakes. Still gotta find a Bendix dual piston booster, the rest will be new factory parts.
70_NPORT
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I think so to Tallhair. I just feel somewhat blind while going thru this cause I've never done this before (convert drums to discs) and I don't want to get out on the road and discover I fudged this up.
As to "fudging" this up...the "race" of the outer bearing would not fit into the hole inside the rotor...JUST the bearings themselves will. It appear as if there is an "inner" surface already machined inside the rotor hole...for the bearings fit in without the race piece..the rotor seems to spin perfectly...is this not correct? The race just wont fit in there..
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