2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission front brake swap

[DPelletier]

Does anyone know if the later 2 piston calipers (2000?) can be used on earlier 2nd gen trucks with single piston calipers.

Thanks



Dave

 

[GatorRam]

I don't know about that but I just did the EGR upgrade and it's awesome.



Adam

 

[Andy Redmond]

Not without substantial parts swaps, likely including spindle, hubs, knuckles etc. . etc. . etc. .



I believe the EGR kit will not convert you to the dual piston design, rather a "blue printed" reman caliper, single piston design as oem.



They are expensive, but effective. I installed several kits for customer's. They praise the kit and have no remorse. They can be a little grabby the first couple of stops and might make bit of noise until they get some heat.



This is pretty typical of hi-perf pads etc.



Good luck

Andy

 

[rkressg]

No, the entire front end is different. You will need to change the knuckle, hub, and all the mounting brackets. Also, I am not sure if you would also need to change the master cylinder too.

 

[DPelletier]

Thanks guys,

The EGR kit sounds like the way to go.



Dave

 

[dodge cummins]

can someone in this post tell me if i buy rear brake shoes for a 96 ctd 4x4 3500,will they fit on my 96 ctd 4x4 2500. trying to increase stopping power without buying one of those overpriced swop kits.

 

[rkressg]

I do not think that shoes for a 3500 will fit on the drums of a 2500, but what you can do to increase stopping power is change the rear wheel cylinders. You can install 3500 wheel cylinders on the rear drums of a 2500 truck. This will increase the stopping power applied to the rear shoes, thus increasing the overall stopping power of the truck.

-Rich

 

[dodge cummins]

ok thanks for the info

 

[DLausche]

No, the entire front end is different. You will need to change the knuckle, hub, and all the mounting brackets. Also, I am not sure if you would also need to change the master cylinder too.

In addition to this there was a change to the ball joints between 1999 and 2000 model years. On my 99, the ball joints are pressed into the knuckle and on the 2000+ trucks the ball joints are pressed into the axle and are inverted from how they are in the previous years models. This would make it impossible to retrofit the newer style knuckle onto an older truck without swapping out the entire axle assembly.



-Deon