need new disk brakes for the 47

[47chrysler]

what do I need to do to change to disk brakes on my 47 chrysler? I work at Oriellys so I can get most of the hardware cheap. Also a rack and pinon power stearing system? I be dropping a 360 in later do I keep the old rear end or up grade it? Thanks Gary & Reba

[greg g]

www.rustyhope.com

Disc brakes are often discussed here as well as rack and pinion, do forum search using those key words,most of your questions should be answered. If you still need more info. then ask away.

[Plymouthy Adams]

Why keep the old rear gear and brakes if going totaly modern front disc, R&P, shock mounts and 360 engine and late model tranny...Seems one would want to take advantage of later foating brakes and better ratio's...I know I did..beisdes..with the newer tranny the emergency brake, required by law and an inspected area yet in many states will be easier to address with the modern rear axle.

[james curl]

It will require a set of Plymouth spindles to mount on your uprights if you want to use Old Daddys or PlyDo's disc brake adapter. I do not know if ECI makes a kit for the Chrysler or not. You might try to Google Scarebird disc brake kits to see what they might have available. The big body cars use a larger diameter drum brake and a different spindle than the Plymouth cars and most kits are made for Plymouths.

[55 Fargo]

ECI makes a front disc brake kit for the Chrysler spindles, they make the dual MC, and possibly rear disc brake kits too, as well a few others manufacture for 11 inch Chrysler spindles.

As this Guy is looking to go with a modern R&P front clip, he may have a lot more options for brakes.

I am with Tim, on the rear end, I may go with a more modern rear end at some point on my 47 Chrysler, especially if I ever go witha T5 trans, front disc brake conversion etc. I plan to keep the flat head, but may change trans,diff and front brakes...Fred

[55 Fargo]

what do I need to do to change to disk brakes on my 47 chrysler? I work at Oriellys so I can get most of the hardware cheap. Also a rack and pinon power stearing system? I be dropping a 360 in later do I keep the old rear end or up grade it? Thanks Gary & Reba

Hi got any pics of the car, if so, how about posting some, I also have a 47 Chrysler Coupe.....Fred

[dndrodshop]

Take a look at the low-buck Disc Brake conversion on my website

http://www.dndrodshop.com/

I also used an 8-3/4" E Body rear end on my 48 Plymouth. You might need a little wider one for the Chrysler.

[Gary Manes]

On the Chryslers one has to be careful to ask for the correct kit. The New Yorker's and (some) long wheel-base models used a larger spindle and brakes.

I believe the Windsor uses 10" brakes and the New Yorker/(some) long wheel-base models 11" brakes.

The rear-end is 60.5" across in (I think) everything except the Plymouths. The early 80's Camaros/Novas are an almost exact match. The most desired is a Ford 9". That is for non "MOPAR" nuts.

I would prefer to stick with MOPAR, but the cost is just too much of a difference for me. I am aware the 727 automatic is just about the best ever built by anybody. But, this is just information.

[55 Fargo]

Gary, the Windsor, and Royals in Canada used 11 inch brakes, the New Yorkers & T&Cs, and the bigger bodied cars used 12 inch brakes.

It is not hard to put the smaller Plym spindles on the 11 inch brake front ends, I have already done this, but am still running with the 10 inch front brakes, will cnovert to disc eventually.........Fred