disc brake conversion 55 DeSoto

Does anyone know of a disc conversion for a 55 De Soto? I'm starting to get frustrated in my search. I've found them for every year except 55-56. Any help and/or advice is welcome. I'm thinking of a subframe change also if it yields better/cheaper results. Any comments? Thanx. db

 

Old Daddy,"Rusty Hope" here on the forum makes adapters for the large MoPar front spindles now. He might be listed here under Charlie Akers here on the forum. Do a search for Old Daddy's disc brake conversion. The adapters for the large drum brake spindles is a new product for him. his e mail is [email protected]

 

Look up "Scarebird" here on the HAMB, he might know of something...

 

I used an AAJ kit on my '56 dodge fairly simple and great quality. I did mine in a weekend. I'm very pleased with it.
I think it'll work for ya.

Lucky 13 Ft. Worth, Texas

 

Have you got contact info for AAJ. I think I heard of them before but I'm old so I'm not sure.

 

ecihotrodbrakes.com

 

x2 I put one on a 55 desoto, and the power master kit. but the master they sent was bad out of the box. $12.99 for a new one at oreilly, i tried 3 times to rebuild the stocker to no avail. one year only bs.

hard part was reaming the steering arms out. I traded a machine shop for the work.

http://www.aajbrakes.com/
[email protected]

 

we have a test setup - fit the spindle fine just need to see about hose routing....

 

Thanx for all the response. I spoke to Roger at AAJ Brakes today. He was very helpful and has 2 kits, one for 11" and one for 12" rotors, both same price. I'll check out both kits when I go to Oregon in a couple of weeks. db

 

Try,
C.H. Grove Enterprises
21601 Locust Way
Lynnwood, WA 98036
tel (425) 398-1634

He is know to make adapters for just about anything

 

not to high jack this thread,but have ya bought anything from C.H. Grove Enterprises?

 

Oh, it sounds like a story is in there....

.

 

what's wrong with Chuck?

 

What's thr projected date for completeion on your kit? Will it be a complete kit or adaptors?

 

Friend of mine took a '56 Cadi into his shop for a disc brake conversion and hydro-boost. He sent the spindle to Master Power Brake and they made everything to fit the Cadi.

 

We have a set on the shelf ready to go - needs to be test fit on a car though...

 

Used scarebird on front of 1958 coronet worked perfect. Also used a 8.8 rear out of explorer with disc on rear 4wheel disc brakes on the cheap.

 

Have you test fitted this kit yet? Is it the same as the Dodge or is there considerable difference? I still haven mad a move so I'm still interested. Thanx.

 

Dodge is Different. Not much swaps between the Mopar brands until the 60s.
Just get the AAJ setup, It fits.

 

Hollander #376 Dodge 55-56 pass. ex. 500, Plymouth 55-56 161544-5 11"

Hollander, muthafuka; do you use it?

 

nice Scarebird!
When I manage to talk my neighbor out of his 55 desoto I will call you. I have been on him for 3 years. So don't hold your breath waiting for my call.

 

these things take a while.

 

I smell a deal coming here!!

 

we could, yes.

 

I would love to offer up my car to test it on, however Washington is a long way from SoCal.

 

It bolts up fine - just need to see how the hoses fit up and make sure it does not hit anything else.

 

my brother put a late 70's trans am front clip on his 56 new yorker and loves it.

 

what can I do to help?

 

I was looking at that option but the front steer subframe from the 2nd gen F-bodies puts the steering box right where the radiator sits.

 

Studebakester - please contact me direct [email protected]