bergy Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 I have a 1953 Dodge B3 pick up truck. I've been looking on the Internet for a front wheel-conversion disc brake . I see advertisements from Florida from Rusty hope.com and from scarcebird.com both of these companies offer adapter plates and bearings and bolts and nuts. The kits do not come with the calipers the rotors brake equalizer valve.the Did anybody ever come up with their own disc conversion kit where did you get the parts and how do they work out I'd like to know Am I stuck buying one of their kits? It does not seem that complicated if I could figure out a source where to get the Adapter plates ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 Suggest you contact one of the suppliers you mentioned. They can recommend a parts supplier. Rusty Hope is a forum member and many folks have had good experiences dealing with him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbison Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) I found this one while looking for disc conversion. Comes with calipers. Don't know anything else. Would be interested in learning more. http://www.ebay.com/itm/281921929552?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Edited January 26, 2017 by Harbison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonejacklarry Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 The advantage of the sellers mentioned is that you can go get the calipers, pads, etc., locally. The ebay listing was for a Mustang II front end. That would be a ton more work. They send a parts list so you can go to your local NAPA and buy off the list. The real advantage is that with your list kept in your vehicle you can be about anywhere and find a caliper or other parts you might need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59bisquik Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 The Scarebird kit came with a listing for the calipers, pads and rotors with brand names and part numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergy Posted February 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 I took Dons advice and bought my conversion for my B3 from rusty hope.Now since I have not even opened the box- will see sometime soon how things are gonna be. Thanks all for the help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSTYSNACK Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) i just ordered a kit from rusty hope last week for my 1950 Plymouth rat rod project..It came fast and with very detailed instructions and parts list. Also i liked how it used more conventional parts..Rusty's kit uses Mopar hubbed front rotors and Chevy Camaro/S-10 style calipers as opposed to scarebird using Lincoln town car rear rotors on stock hubs and Chevy celebrity calipers which seemed like a pretty odd combination to me.., that and Rusty's was 100+ dollars cheaper than scare bird..I havent installed it yet but it looks pretty straight forward. I just ordered most of the parts i need for the install from ebay today, rotors (drilled and slotted ones from car-id),calipers, brake hoses,dust caps,.total costs $289..I still need,pads,bearings and wheel seals ill "get in the Zone" ..I figure ill be in it for $500 total for the conversion.I Figure the piece of mind that ill be able to stop my big blocked monster will be priceless.. Edited February 7, 2017 by RUSTYSNACK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59bisquik Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 38 minutes ago, RUSTYSNACK said: i just ordered a kit from rusty hope last week for my 1950 Plymouth rat rod project..It came fast and with very detailed instructions and parts list. Also i liked how it used more conventional parts..Rusty's kit uses Mopar hubbed front rotors and Chevy Camaro/S-10 style calipers as opposed to scarebird using Lincoln town car rear rotors on stock hubs and Chevy celebrity calipers which seemed like a pretty odd combination to me.., that and Rusty's was 100+ dollars cheaper than scare bird..I havent installed it yet but it looks pretty straight forward. I just ordered most of the parts i need for the install from ebay today, rotors (drilled and slotted ones from car-id),calipers, brake hoses,dust caps,.total costs $289..I still need,pads,bearings and wheel seals ill "get in the Zone" ..I figure ill be in it for $500 total for the conversion.I Figure the piece of mind that ill be able to stop my big blocked monster will be priceless.. Rusty... FWIW, the Scarebird kit for my 55 Truck came with new machined aluminum hubs instead of using the stock hubs. It also uses common Ford Ranger rotors. They have changed a bit from the first time I talked with them. I picked them because I had just had my axle dropped and new kingpins installed. I didnt want to take my unit back apart to drill and tap the holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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