2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Rear Disc. brake conversion on 3500

[Bart]

I searched the past posts about converting my 98 3500 to rear disc. It seems that all the discussions are about 2500s. I read that Piers shelved a project but not sure which vehicle it was for.

Every 5K I change oil, filters, rotate tires, and adjust brakes. I'm also about to turn the front rotors for the THIRD time (truck feels like a bucking bronco when stopping). I guess I'll have to start adjusting the rear brakes at 2500 miles.

Why didn't they make DC recall the adjuster problem?????? They'll recall for an ash tray but no brakes.

 

[Brianpump]

Just swaped in an 02 disc brake rear in my 96 3500. The best alteration I ever did. Miracle difference in braking. Getting ready to do the front. Brian

 

[Bart]

BScott, tell me more. Do you have a 3500? Did you swap in just the brakes or the complete differential? Emergency brake connections? Where'd you get the parts? Cost?

Just full of questions aren't I. Thanks

 

[Brianpump]

After much searching I decided that it was easier to swap out my drum brake rear for a disc brake out of an 02 3500 that I found at a reasonable cost. However shipping and replacement of brakes lines due to careless handling it ran me about $2000. 00. Considering that my rear end was needing a rebuild it made it a good deal to upgrade as the new disc rear had only 9800 miles on it. Yes mine is a 2 wd 3500 dually. If you are interested I can check for another rear end for you. Brian