martin53 Posted December 2, 2018 Report Posted December 2, 2018 Couple of questions. Just dropped in a 318/904 in my 53 Coronet. What Disc brake conversion options are available. Also what master cylinder and rearend are best to use. Maybe Dakota or Ranger rear? Quote
greg g Posted December 2, 2018 Report Posted December 2, 2018 Many threads exist on the topic of disc brakes. Have you used the search function? There is information on DYI using already existing parts, there are discussions of Scare bird conversions, cutting your own brackets, buying brackets and assembling new parts to complete, Rustyhope.com there is one adapting Ford explorer parts, two wheel drive Jeep Cherokee rotors etc. Many ways to skin that cat already detailed photos and other details illuminated. 1 Quote
martin53 Posted December 3, 2018 Author Report Posted December 3, 2018 I'll keep looking. I found a couple of links. I got lucky and found a 93 Jeep Cherokee rear end down the street while driving to work. I'll look up scarebird and rusty hope. Has anyone ever found a interchangeable spindle for 53 coronets. Thanks for the help. Quote
greg g Posted December 3, 2018 Report Posted December 3, 2018 I believe that two wheel drive early Cherokee rotors will fit the Dodge hubs once the drum is removed. Pressing dress into the plughole will center and secure the disc when the wheels and she'll is secured. Quote
martin53 Posted December 3, 2018 Author Report Posted December 3, 2018 23 minutes ago, greg g said: I believe that two wheel drive early Cherokee rotors will fit the Dodge hubs once the drum is removed. Pressing dress into the plughole will center and secure the disc when the wheels and she'll is secured. Cherokee rotors would fit on the front Dodge hubs brakes. Are there any links of this being done. Quote
martin53 Posted December 4, 2018 Author Report Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) Found a 93 Cherokee 8.25 rear end . What gear ratios should I be looking for. I'm looking to cruise highway speeds. Would this be a good fit. Edited December 4, 2018 by martin53 Quote
Adam H P15 D30 Posted December 4, 2018 Report Posted December 4, 2018 What size tires are you planning to run? Quote
martin53 Posted December 4, 2018 Author Report Posted December 4, 2018 215 15s. Looking to drive around 75 on the highway Quote
allbizz49 Posted December 5, 2018 Report Posted December 5, 2018 6 cyl auto cherokees had 3:55 gears. Weld on new perches and throw it in. Perfect for what you are doing. Quote
martin53 Posted December 5, 2018 Author Report Posted December 5, 2018 This Cherokee 2wd had a 4 cylinder with a 4 speed. Still trying to figure out the gear ratio it has. Quote
Dartgame Posted December 5, 2018 Report Posted December 5, 2018 I suspect it still has a 3.55 most listings I’ve found indicate this. Some clues to check - there is usually a small tag on one of the axle differential cover bolts that says what the gear is. If it has been serviced that tag may be gone. Some other options - throw two same size tires on the axle mark one tire and roll the axle in a straight line and count how many times the pinion companion flange rotates for one full rotation of a tire. Important to roll it straight or the differential will get involved and fool you. You could also drop the diff cover and rotate the ring gear, on the edge of it is the ratio, messy but sure fire. Quote
martin53 Posted December 6, 2018 Author Report Posted December 6, 2018 Ok while searching online for different options on rearends I came across a place that builds custom driveshafts and found one for a 64 Dodge that looks similar to the 53 drive shaft. Anyone ever use one of these. I'm wondering if I can just buy the flange with the u joints and use my own drive shaft. Quote
DJ194950 Posted December 7, 2018 Report Posted December 7, 2018 Any drive shop has those 4 bolt flat faced u joint adapters in stock they are used in many industrial/drive line apps. Also after market slip joints. Just a phone call away?? DJ Quote
tom'sB2B Posted December 7, 2018 Report Posted December 7, 2018 The axles on cherokees should have a tag which has the gear ratio stamped on it. This one is 3:55 Quote
wayfarer Posted December 11, 2018 Report Posted December 11, 2018 Since RustyHope and Scarebird have been mentioned I'll add http://www.aajbrakes.com/ to the mix. Quote
martin53 Posted December 17, 2018 Author Report Posted December 17, 2018 What is the gear ratio on these stock 53 Coronet rearends. Tried to look in my shop book but couldn't find anything. Quote
DavidJose1 Posted January 31, 2019 Report Posted January 31, 2019 On 12/3/2018 at 12:24 PM, 50 coupe said: Scarebird makes it easy. You still have to buy a ton of other parts though right? Quote
50 coupe Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 They supply a list of disc. calipers, pads, hoses, wheel bearings etc. that you will need along with their hubs/adapters. You can buy the parts at an auto parts store. This is typically less expensive than buying a kit with all parts included at least it was when I did it. Also, using readily sourced parts will make it easier down the road if/when you need to replace pads, bearings etc. 1 Quote
DavidJose1 Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 On 1/31/2019 at 9:51 AM, Plymouthy Adams said: the application you are referring to is not considered B body but rather falls under the design codes FMJ...while the spindle may be same the upright is different and I think overall rotor size comes plays a very important part of these kits for ability to fit within the stock wheel thus the smaller car application. As stated in part to these questions on another of your threads, this is why so many makers offer kits, each will supply what you need for install...none technically gives away there application secrets....would take them right out of the business.......most folks will pick a product that by verbiage will meet their cost and level of personal intervention on application or design a kit themselves. Basically what I am saying is this, all these kits have been engineered and running changes through feedback from the public has made most all of them a cake walk as they say. What cou What product did you use to do yours and make it easier Quote
DavidJose1 Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 12 minutes ago, 50 coupe said: They supply a list of disc. calipers, pads, hoses, wheel bearings etc. that you will need along with their hubs/adapters. You can buy the parts at an auto parts store. This is typically less expensive than buying a kit with all parts included at least it was when I did it. Also, using readily sourced parts will make it easier down the road if/when you need to replace pads, bearings etc. Nice, I gotcha Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 41 minutes ago, DavidJose1 said: What product did you use to do yours and make it easier 12.2 disc from a 2004 Quote
DavidJose1 Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 Is that a mustang set up and is spindle the same Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted February 1, 2019 Report Posted February 1, 2019 no ford or gm junk here.... 1 Quote
wayfarer Posted February 4, 2019 Report Posted February 4, 2019 On 1/31/2019 at 7:39 AM, DavidJose1 said: You still have to buy a ton of other parts though right? The various vendors have differing parts included in their 'kits'. You might be able to get a 'near-complete' package from them but it would likely be cheaper to get the 'extras' from rockauto or ? store. Vendors include AAJ, RustyHope, Scarebird, ECI and probably a dozen more these days...... Quote
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