I have a 1995 Dakota in looking to put disc breaks in the rear instead of drum. Conversation kits I find go upwards of $700. I have a junk dakota lying around, and I was wondering if it's even remotely possible I could use the front brake rotors and calipers on the front of the spare, and put them onto the rear.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

What year is the junker?

 

96 Dakota, I've found pretty much every part to be interchangeable, as ive slapped on its bed, bumper and motor mount just fine.

 

I didnt think rear disc existed on a dakota until 2000 or so.......

Edit to add, it appears from rockauto, rear disc did not start till 2002

 

I've never needed a conversation kit. Most of the time, my family tries to keep me from talking too much. (Sorry, I'm being silly again. When I'm serious it tends to scare people.)

I think the best way to convert to 4 wheel disc would be to swap a later rear end into the truck. Whether one will bolt in easily, I don't know. You'd have to change the master cylinder too as discs use more fluid. I generally try to stay with what the factory designed, although not always.