Turbo53 Posted June 21, 2018 Report Posted June 21, 2018 Im looking to turn my 53 belvedere front drums to disc brakes? Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted June 21, 2018 Report Posted June 21, 2018 abra cadabra....many kits out there...I recommend our very own member who makes the kits, olddaddy@rustyhope.com 1 Quote
pflaming Posted June 21, 2018 Report Posted June 21, 2018 I fully agree with Plymouthy, it's not difficult work but it can be hard work. I've changed two cars, both with Old Daddy's kit. Quote
matt167 Posted June 21, 2018 Report Posted June 21, 2018 Can bolt on Scarebirds in an hr or so.. Either are good kits, Scarebird gets you brand new hubs too, but the kit costs $100 more 1 Quote
Adam H P15 D30 Posted June 21, 2018 Report Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) Your stock 15" wheels may not fit with the Scarebird kit. My stock 15" wheels fit with Rusty Hope's (olddaddy's) kit. There was a thread not too long ago where the stock 15" wheel didn't fit on a Scarebird kit, had to order new wheels. Adam Edited June 21, 2018 by Adam H P15 D30 1 Quote
Turbo53 Posted June 21, 2018 Author Report Posted June 21, 2018 Whats the site for scatbird..... This could be killer Quote
Turbo53 Posted June 21, 2018 Author Report Posted June 21, 2018 Adam, i wanna run sone hot rod weld skinnies on the front.... I think itd be sick!!! Quote
51_Meadowbrook Posted June 22, 2018 Report Posted June 22, 2018 I was looking at the kit for the 1951 Meadowbrook and it says that the stock wheels won’t work with the kit. It said they need 13 3/4” clearance. Quote
matt167 Posted June 22, 2018 Report Posted June 22, 2018 www.scarebird.com Stock wheels on my '50 Plymouth did not fit, but I don't think any disc brake will fit those particular wheels, and if they do it's because the rotor is smaller than 9" which is what the Scarebird Rotor is ( 1993-1997 Ford probe and many Mazda applications ) Quote
pflaming Posted June 22, 2018 Report Posted June 22, 2018 (edited) This is a Rusty Hope kit and required parts. The total is somewhat short. New flexible brake line hoses and a couple other small items missing. Of course, all new lines and dual master cylinder are needed also. Yet it's an investment to safety. Edited June 22, 2018 by pflaming 1 Quote
CreepShowCustom Posted February 22, 2019 Report Posted February 22, 2019 On 6/22/2018 at 3:44 AM, pflaming said: This is a Rusty Hope kit and required parts. The total is somewhat short. New flexible brake line hoses and a couple other small items missing. Of course, all new lines and dual master cylinder are needed also. Yet it's an investment to safety. What top hat rotors did you use? Quote
LazyK Posted February 22, 2019 Report Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) On 6/21/2018 at 9:52 PM, 51_Meadowbrook said: I was looking at the kit for the 1951 Meadowbrook and it says that the stock wheels won’t work with the kit. It said they need 13 3/4” clearance. I emailed Rusty Hope. Their response was "their kit was designed for "stock wheels"" . My 51 Cranbrook has stock 15" wheels. Anyone installed this kit, or any other, using stock 15" wheels? ECI gives a diagram showing the need for 16" Scarebird says "will clear"Most" stock wheels" Edited February 22, 2019 by LazyK Quote
Los_Control Posted February 22, 2019 Report Posted February 22, 2019 all these people have done research and have options for the user to use. So ask yourself, what advice you would like to pay for .... 16" wheels mean a larger rotor for larger brakes. Can it be done with smaller brakes and 15" wheels .... of course Will I tell you what needs to be purchased to make 15" wheels work ...... Rusty hope figured that out and made a working package. You can go out and figure it out on your own, ol rusty spent years on this to help you. But there are scarebird and others to help you .... is your choice . Quote
Los_Control Posted February 22, 2019 Report Posted February 22, 2019 my point is, you can make it work on your own, the rusty hope kit is so cheap and just selling info and a bracket .... well worth the price 1 Quote
The Oil Soup Posted February 22, 2019 Report Posted February 22, 2019 I have the Rusty Hope kit on my truck with "16 wheels but had also tried some "15 wheels from an '05 Caravan and they worked fine. The "16 wheels are a Dorman OEM replacement part and were very reasonable. Quote
pflaming Posted February 22, 2019 Report Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) Rusty Hope has a recommended list. You can purchase all pieces from him or take the list to any parts house and purchase per his list. That is what I did. So check with him. It appears to me from comparative pictures that others have copied his backing plates and selling them at inflated prices. THAT IS NOT A STUDIED STATEMENT ONLY A PERSONAL OBSERVATION. I SUPPORT Rusty. I have bought two kits from him. Edited February 22, 2019 by pflaming Quote
Los_Control Posted February 22, 2019 Report Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) any direction you go, you will need to fabricate a bracket to hold the calipers . So you want to get he brackets from people that know what is going on. Experience from those that failed .... The advice is worth more then price of admission . Just saying, with the brackets from rusty hope, you get a list of dodge rotors, ford calipers, and various years of bearings and seals to make it all work. I simply cant send you the info when someone has worked years to acquire it. Lot of work went into this in the past. Something to remember, ol Rusty is a active member on this forum .... I need his help and not throwing him under the bus to others. Edited February 22, 2019 by Los_Control 1 1 Quote
tom'sB2B Posted February 23, 2019 Report Posted February 23, 2019 I used rustyhope on my 1950 B2B I will use same kit on my ‘47 sedan very happy. Best upgrade by far. Quote
Bob Riding Posted February 23, 2019 Report Posted February 23, 2019 21 hours ago, CreepShowCustom said: What top hat rotors did you use? Paul- also did you have them drill and tap the arms or did you do it yourself? I don't see a place on RustyHope's website for purchasing all the other parts- rotor, pads, etc. Quote
pflaming Posted February 23, 2019 Report Posted February 23, 2019 I drilled and taped them myself. I will look for the list. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted February 23, 2019 Report Posted February 23, 2019 I believe his site state you get a shopping list to be filled at your local big box store...I do not think there is any way he can buy the rotors and calipers himself and pass a savings on to you in doing so and on top of that you have to pay shipping from his place..... Quote
Bob Riding Posted February 23, 2019 Report Posted February 23, 2019 4 minutes ago, Plymouthy Adams said: I believe his site state you get a shopping list to be filled at your local big box store...I do not think there is any way he can buy the rotors and calipers himself and pass a savings on to you in doing so and on top of that you have to pay shipping from his place..... Didn't think so...too good to be true, even for a fellow Forum member...got to stay in business! Quote
pflaming Posted February 23, 2019 Report Posted February 23, 2019 I suggest you use this information for your particular needs. Please include the year/make/model info for your vehicle when you contact RustyHope with any questions and when you place your order. ALL SALES FINAL – NO RETURNS – NO REFUNDS NOTE: All prices quoted include shipping to US addresses. International shipping is higher, inquire to olddaddy@rustyhope.com for shipping quotes outside the US. Quote
casper50 Posted February 23, 2019 Report Posted February 23, 2019 That part is why I went with AAJ and Scarebird instead. Doesn't seem to customer friendly to me. Quote
pflaming Posted February 23, 2019 Report Posted February 23, 2019 Prior to putting up the business up for sale, he was VERY helpful for me. The pending sale may have lessened his interest. Quote
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