ECI Disk Conversion

[400mphpc]

Hello,

I'm a proud new owner of a 50 Dodge Wayfarer and looking for some technical advice about the brakes. I a, considering a disk brake conversion for the front and would like to know if any of you have used the ECI conversion package? http://www.ecihotrodbrakes.com/dodge_plymouth_discbrake_conversions.html

Any help / advice or opinions would be greatly appreciated.

The car will stop but it drifts, pulls and before I spend hours getting into the investigation on my own, I just figured maybe if would be wiser to just replace the front with a more modern set up.

Thanks in advance for the feedback,

Chris

[martybose]

I've got the full ECI front brake and mastercylinder conversion package on my 47, and found them much superior to the stock brakes.  That said, there are a number of us who have felt that the ECI mastercylinder package could have been done better, and have modified them.  There are several threads detailing this, including one where Don and I documented modifications.

 

Marty

[Barabbas]

I too, have the full ECI package--I'm happy with it, it stops straight and true after 7,000 miles---but be aware that you will have to get new wheels..the original equipment wheels will not clear the calipers

[400mphpc]

Thanks Guys, is there a kit that is complete that does not require a wheel swap?

[mopar_earl]

Aaj brakes is suppose to have front and rear disc kits as well as a dual circuit master cylinder. But info is very limited. I emailed him but he never replied.

[Mattias78]

I too, have the full ECI package--I'm happy with it, it stops straight and true after 7,000 miles---but be aware that you will have to get new wheels..the original equipment wheels will not clear the calipers

What size do you have on your wheels/rims?

Edited July 4, 2015 by Mattias78

[falconvan]

Factory Ford Explorer brakes work pretty well as is an easy swap. Just have to have a CNC place cut some brackets to mount the calipers. I had mine cut for a little over $100.

[400mphpc]

I have 15 inch rims on the car now.

[Barabbas]

I now have 15x5 hot rod ralley wheels from wheels vintique

[nonstop]

I used the Scarebird disc kit and kept my 15s with a slight grind on the caliper.

[casper50]

I have used scarebird fronts and AAJ rears.  Both let the original rims work.

[400mphpc]

Thanks Guys! Guess I need to just make a decision!

Have a great weekend.