Disc Brake Conversion Parts

[ol'skool]

I am going to be ordering the brackets for the disc brake conversion from Rusty Hope.  He really doesn't clarify what parts are needed.  I need more specifics, can someone tell me what part numbers are or what car to use to order the parts.  I understand the calipers, brake pads, hoses are standard GM from an s-10 or similar.  That I got finally.  What I need to know is the rotors, bearing and seals.  Saying, Mopar rotors isn't enough.  What car do I use rotors from and bearings/seals and anything else.  Thanks!

[_shel_ny]

You should be asking Charlie.

Edited October 17, 2013 by shel_bizzy_48

[casper50]

I believe he sends you a list of parts needed with numbers.

[Plymouthy Adams]

Charlie's kits comes complete with a full list of all hardware needed and the part number as used by big box store. His instructions are also very detailed and last but far from least, customer satisfaction and service after the sale.  This service is often lacking from the larger companies after the check is cashed.  I have only heard of one bad experience with Charlie's kit (service) and to that end I have to say customer may not have been up to the actual task of the install doing all his own work of drilling and tapping the uprights. 

[ol'skool]

Thanks for the replies.  I ordered the kit and shock relocating brackets.  I wanted to know specifics.  It's hard to figure an estimate for a customer when you don't know what parts are needed.  I know his kit has instructions and parts are listed in that, however, I would have liked to known the parts before I ordered the kit to figure out prices.  Oh well, put the cart in front of the horse on this one.  

[wayfarer]

As said, you should have talked with Charlie. He may have been able to send the paper work out ahead of the box.

[james curl]

Unless Charlie has changed the parts required, here is what my list said to buy.

 

Calipers     Discount/Advance #184071/184072

Pads                                       #MKD154

Rotors                                    #YH141145

Caliper bolts     Discount #50022  NAPA # 82205

Inner wheel brgs                           NAPA #BR6

outer wheel brgs                           NAPA #BR2

seals                                             NAPA #19500

Grease caps (Volare)                   NAPA #730-2436

Wheel nuts                                   NAPA #641-2024

Cotter pins                                    NAPA # 8080-4788

Brake Hose                                   NAPA # 436959? or 36959 *

Banjo Bolts                                    NAPA # 82703

 

* on my list the 4 is written in ink by hand

 

Before you go and buy the parts, why don't you contact Charlie.

Charlies e-mail address is olddaddy@rustyhope.com  why don't you contact him about the part numbers, he might be using different parts now than when I installed mine.

Edited October 17, 2013 by james curl

[ol'skool]

I asked but he wouldn't tell me any part numbers, just kept saying it's in the instructions and on his website.  Oh, well, that's fine, I ordered the brackets from him.  Thanks for the part numbers, now I know what I need to get ordered up.  Also, what master cylinder is recommended for this.  I would like to keep it under the floor.  Thanks!

[james curl]

Charlie says in his instructions that he strongly recommends installing a dual reservoir master cylinder, metering block, and residual valves designed for disc/drum systems.  MP brakes and others sell complete kits for this type braking system.

[Chuck51631]

Does Charlie have a website?

[Niel Hoback]

http://www.rustyhope.com/

[littlemo]

A search of this forum on disc brake conversion might lead you to several other members who have gone this route before you. Reading these posts might give you an insight as to what your going to face in doing this swap.  Good luck, Cass, alias littlemo...

[Don Coatney]

This is directloy from Charleys web page

 

The necessary parts can be purchased for as little as $200 to as much as $300 depending on your location and the parts source you choose.

 

[50desotocoupe]

I bought the front and rear kits from another supplier.  The kit uses monte carlo calipers front and rear (different years), 76 Dodge Dart front rotors and 2001 Cherokee rear rotors.  By the time I bought the parts from Napa (calipers, rotors, brake lines--rubber and steel, bearings, etc) it was about $450.00.  I don't think too bad considering that was for 2 axles. 

[ol'skool]

Charlie emailed me the instructions and misc so I know what I need and will get parts ordered. Thanks everyone.

[Bta 120]

Did the front conversion on a 47 P 15 using scarebird set up.

Worked well no drilling or tapping threads . All hardware supplied in kit $165 shipped with parts list Lincoln rotors celebrity calipers fits on stock P 15 hub

[OldDad67]

I am going to be ordering the brackets for the disc brake conversion from Rusty Hope.  He really doesn't clarify what parts are needed.  I need more specifics, can someone tell me what part numbers are or what car to use to order the parts.  I understand the calipers, brake pads, hoses are standard GM from an s-10 or similar.  That I got finally.  What I need to know is the rotors, bearing and seals.  Saying, Mopar rotors isn't enough.  What car do I use rotors from and bearings/seals and anything else.  Thanks!

I bought Charlie's kit and found him more than willing to put up with my stupid questions. He was always available. Scarebird is in my home state and I contacted them several times but I did not get the feeling they were interested in customer service. Could never seem to be sure about their own kit. Just my 2 cents.

 

[ol'skool]

Should be receiving rusty hopes parts early next week. Ordered all the parts from napa and amazon to do the conversion. I will post a detailed write up about parts and install to help others.