TylerB46 Posted December 25, 2017 Report Posted December 25, 2017 (edited) Hey folks, I'm wanting to do a front disc brake conversion on my WC 1/2 ton truck using this kit https://scarebird.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=64&product_id=134 I was just curious to see if anyone else has used this kit, and also I need to figure out a way to boost the brakes. I know a lot of guys use the Rusty Hope kit, but this one already has the brackets and I'm terrible at fabbing anything so I'm willing to pay extra to have that already out of the way. My main concern is figuring out how to boost the brakes, so any help there in HIGH detail would be wonderful. I've never driven anything that has drum brakes all the way around so I don't know how bad they are at stopping, but if converting to disc wouldn't make much of a difference I'm open to just leaving the drum brakes, but I doubt they're that great hence there being conversion kits. Edited December 25, 2017 by TylerB46 Quote
pflaming Posted December 25, 2017 Report Posted December 25, 2017 I see no need to boost Rustyhope disc brakes. Regarding the minor fab work. I took my spindles and steering arms to a machine shop, showed them Rusty's instructions and walked out in less than 90 minutes. If I had a bigger drill press I would have done it myself. Best to you on this project which should include a dual chamber MC and all new brake lines. Quote
John U Posted December 25, 2017 Report Posted December 25, 2017 I have the Rustyhope kit on my truck I drilled mine on the truck just use a sharp bit. I have a Master Power Brakes booster and dual MC setup for a Model A, very little fab work,its been working great for 10 plus years Quote
p24-1953 Posted December 25, 2017 Report Posted December 25, 2017 I have the scarebird on my 1940 truck and it was great. It installed in one afternoon and has caused no issues. Fantastic upgrade. Quote
TylerB46 Posted December 26, 2017 Author Report Posted December 26, 2017 23 hours ago, John U said: I have the Rustyhope kit on my truck I drilled mine on the truck just use a sharp bit. I have a Master Power Brakes booster and dual MC setup for a Model A, very little fab work,its been working great for 10 plus years Is there anyway I could see a pic of how you have that set up? Quote
TylerB46 Posted December 26, 2017 Author Report Posted December 26, 2017 What all went in to installing pne of the Rusty Hope kits? Im not against getting one of them but the scarebird kit just seems more conplete and easier to install. Quote
John U Posted December 29, 2017 Report Posted December 29, 2017 On 12/26/2017 at 8:51 AM, TylerB46 said: Is there anyway I could see a pic of how you have that set up? sorry my truck is tucked away in hibernation till spring Quote
pflaming Posted December 29, 2017 Report Posted December 29, 2017 Here is a pic of my Rustyhope setup. What do you want to see? I added my shop cat! 3 Quote
Blue Posted December 29, 2017 Report Posted December 29, 2017 You may want to review your employment practices, that cat looks disgruntled! Quote
pflaming Posted December 29, 2017 Report Posted December 29, 2017 Just a temporary case of hard stools! No pun intended! LOL 1 Quote
TylerB46 Posted December 31, 2017 Author Report Posted December 31, 2017 On 12/29/2017 at 12:03 PM, John U said: sorry my truck is tucked away in hibernation till spring That’s okay, I think I figured out what I’m gonna do. Quote
TylerB46 Posted December 31, 2017 Author Report Posted December 31, 2017 On 12/29/2017 at 12:26 PM, pflaming said: Here is a pic of my Rustyhope setup. What do you want to see? I added my shop cat! That looks good man, I actually emailed the fella from Rusty Hope and decided that’s the kit I’m gonna use. Quote
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