Old Fire Guy Posted May 20, 2020 Report Posted May 20, 2020 I finally got around to swapping out the old disc brakes on my '49 DeSoto (Same as Dodge) with a kit from Scarebird. All the parts are normal easy to find from local parts stores. The 2 custom parts are the caliper mounting plates and the hubs. Everything went together quite easy. I have a few more things to finish tomorrow the pump it up, bleed it out, check for leaks and road test. 1 Quote
Sniper Posted May 20, 2020 Report Posted May 20, 2020 Nice setup, are there hub covers for the outer bearing? Here's how I do my cotter pins, looks very sanitary too. https://www.hotrod.com/articles/hrdp-9808-cotter-pin-tips/ 2 Quote
ACJCF2 Posted May 20, 2020 Report Posted May 20, 2020 (edited) I have kit on order for my 49 Coronet. They have been very good to work with answering my questions prior to ordering. Edited August 13, 2020 by ACJCF2 Edit Quote
Old Fire Guy Posted May 21, 2020 Author Report Posted May 21, 2020 Yes, I went back and cleaned up the cotter pins and installed new covers. This setup allowed me get rid of the 1/2 inch wheel spacers I had to use with the drums. I was worried that the 14-inch Keystones wouldn't clear, but do, easily. I'm very happy with this upgrade. Quote
Doug&Deb Posted May 21, 2020 Report Posted May 21, 2020 Did you use your original master cylinder? If so what is involved in removing the residual valve? Can this be done with the mc on the car or must it be removed? I’m considering this for my Coronet. Quote
48ply1stcar Posted May 21, 2020 Report Posted May 21, 2020 Some are just removing the rubber washer from the residual valve and just go with that. Last month I installed a new Scarebird kit and have new drums and shoes in my newly installed 2000 Cherokee rear axle. Quote
Adam H P15 D30 Posted May 21, 2020 Report Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Doug&Deb said: Did you use your original master cylinder? If so what is involved in removing the residual valve? Can this be done with the mc on the car or must it be removed? I’m considering this for my Coronet. Yes it can be done on the car easily Edited May 21, 2020 by Adam H P15 D30 Quote
Old Fire Guy Posted June 19, 2020 Author Report Posted June 19, 2020 I'm swapping out the frame mounted master cylinder for a firewall mounted power brake, dual pot master cylinder. Quote
Stargrinder Posted June 30, 2020 Report Posted June 30, 2020 On 6/19/2020 at 3:31 PM, Old Fire Guy said: I'm swapping out the frame mounted master cylinder for a firewall mounted power brake, dual pot master cylinder. I would be very interested to hear how that goes for you. Quote
ACJCF2 Posted August 13, 2020 Report Posted August 13, 2020 I am using a booster and master cylinder from a 1997 Cherokee. Quote
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