SD> disk 5 bolt upgrade

swedeis@comcast.net swedeis at comcast.net
Tue Jan 15 23:46:19 GMT 2008


No offense intended, but why?

Discs on L-bodies, especially a Rampage tend to not be very useful unless you're going full race with a way to adjust brake bias as well as the other parameters of the brake system.

If this is going to be a full on race vehicle, you should probably look at Wilwood or Brembo, etc. At least then you'll get lighterweight, stiffer parts and easier access to parts.  The factory parts tend to be heavier than drums, disc brakes cause slightly more parasitic drag and the stock brake bias causes them to receive too much pressure or not enough.

If you must use rear discs, use the parts off a Neon.  More plentiful, etc. and they are the same basic parts that you're looking for.  Plus if you really want to "bling" up the trucklette you can go aftermarket for upgrades.

Here are some good articles that help explain braking systems and how to maximize them.

http://www.scirocco.org/faq/brakes/pulpfriction/pfpage1.html

http://www.grmotorsports.com/backissues/gimme-a-brake.php

http://www.grmotorsports.com/backissues/the-magic-proportioning-valve.php

Good luck,
Stefan

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Dennis & Sherry <wecycle at charter.net>
> Anyone have a complete set of 11" rear disc's off a GTC Lebaron or a 
> Shelby Daytona rear hubs, rotors calipers etc for sale?
> I need everything required to convert my 1984 Rampage to rear disk 5 
> bolt hubs.
> Email me off list with what you have where you are price etc.
> 
> Dennis L. Cote
> in Delhi, central California


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