2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission read disc brakes

[braml]

i want to put rear disc brakes on a 95 3500 from a 02 3500 what is differnt ? does any one make a adperter to get this done ??

 

[RHestand]

I just did a search on our TDR seach forum, "rear disc brakes", and there is a bunch of info. in there. They show 20 pages worth, so you'll have to pick & choose.

Good Luck, Ray

 

[LVJUNIOR]

Braml,

I got a full set up from EGR brakes that works well. I also talked to Fabian at Toxic diesel who has found a combination of O. E. parts that works for your truck. I think it uses cadillac rotors. l don't think the 02 stuff will be an easy swap but let me know if you get it to work.

 

[mbdickey]

I converted my drum brakes on the rear Dana 70 using parts from BlackBird customs:



Blackbirds Custom trucks - Professionals in Rear Disc Brake kits



They are very knowledgeable and may know exactly what you need to do. It would be worth giving them a call.

 

[Extreme1]

The axle ends are different and you'd be better off swapping axles. Or, you could have a rear axle service cut off the old (drum) axle ends and weld on new (disc) ones but this is even more expensive. ($750 each)



Take a look on car-parts.com and see if there are any near you.

 

[DDawkins]

mbdickey,



How do you rate your Blackbirds custom conversion? Did everything go together statisfactorily? Did you have to change out or remove proportioning valve? Was there a major performance difference over the drums? Their kit looks very reasonably priced.

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

I converted my drum brakes on the rear Dana 70 using parts from BlackBird customs:



Blackbirds Custom trucks - Professionals in Rear Disc Brake kits



They are very knowledgeable and may know exactly what you need to do. It would be worth giving them a call.

mbdickey did you opt for the parking brake calipers (are they the El Dorado type)?



Vaughn

 

[drag racer]

Just bought the EGR kit for Dodge duallies, but have not installed it yet. It uses Chevy/GMC 1-ton truck rotors and Cadillac calipers/pads according to the instruction sheets.