2000 Dakota rear disc brake conversion using 03’ – 04’ Dakota parts…
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 38
Likes: 1
From:
2000 Dakota rear disc brake conversion using 03’ – 04’ Dakota parts…
I'm looking to do a rear disc brake conversion. I know the rules and did my search here, dodge talk.com, Google, and even Pirate4x4.com…
I only came up with the standard answers of using the SSBC, Viper kits. Surprisingly no one mentioned or knew of the TSM MFG kit. So do a search and you’ll see I posted a thread for that kit.
A few people have asked about using the 2003-2004 Dakota parts on an earlier 2nd generation Dakota. Of course, someone piped in and gave their opinion that they could go to the junkyard and pull it off and it should work, blah blah blah.
However, there was failure to mention what size axle the 03’ – 04’ rear discs were on, if the bolt pattern is the same, what parking brake cable to use, if the stock 15” wheel from the earlier 2nd generation will fit, etc…
Also, to date there have been no pictures or proof that someone has done it, at least, no one is willing to post their pictures on here or dodge talk.com or Google or Pirate4x4.com.
So, I decided, I am going to take on the task of doing the rear disc conversion using the 2003 – 2004 Dakota parts and report on the various sizes, brackets, measurements, etc... that I find. I’ll look into getting parts from the local pick-a-part and junkyards, but that may prove too daunting of a task…. We’ll see how that goes though.
Since I just bought a plasma cutter, I may just fabricate my own brackets.
I’ll keep this thread up to date as best I can and post pictures. Please feel free to post any pictures you may have on the subject.
I’m a neurosurgery resident physician so my time is very limited on the amount of “fun time” I get.
I only came up with the standard answers of using the SSBC, Viper kits. Surprisingly no one mentioned or knew of the TSM MFG kit. So do a search and you’ll see I posted a thread for that kit.
A few people have asked about using the 2003-2004 Dakota parts on an earlier 2nd generation Dakota. Of course, someone piped in and gave their opinion that they could go to the junkyard and pull it off and it should work, blah blah blah.
However, there was failure to mention what size axle the 03’ – 04’ rear discs were on, if the bolt pattern is the same, what parking brake cable to use, if the stock 15” wheel from the earlier 2nd generation will fit, etc…
Also, to date there have been no pictures or proof that someone has done it, at least, no one is willing to post their pictures on here or dodge talk.com or Google or Pirate4x4.com.
So, I decided, I am going to take on the task of doing the rear disc conversion using the 2003 – 2004 Dakota parts and report on the various sizes, brackets, measurements, etc... that I find. I’ll look into getting parts from the local pick-a-part and junkyards, but that may prove too daunting of a task…. We’ll see how that goes though.
Since I just bought a plasma cutter, I may just fabricate my own brackets.
I’ll keep this thread up to date as best I can and post pictures. Please feel free to post any pictures you may have on the subject.
I’m a neurosurgery resident physician so my time is very limited on the amount of “fun time” I get.
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
I'm looking to do a rear disc brake conversion. I know the rules and did my search here, dodge talk.com, Google, and even Pirate4x4.com…
I only came up with the standard answers of using the SSBC, Viper kits. Surprisingly no one mentioned or knew of the TSM MFG kit. So do a search and you’ll see I posted a thread for that kit.
A few people have asked about using the 2003-2004 Dakota parts on an earlier 2nd generation Dakota. Of course, someone piped in and gave their opinion that they could go to the junkyard and pull it off and it should work, blah blah blah.
However, there was failure to mention what size axle the 03’ – 04’ rear discs were on, if the bolt pattern is the same, what parking brake cable to use, if the stock 15” wheel from the earlier 2nd generation will fit, etc…
Also, to date there have been no pictures or proof that someone has done it, at least, no one is willing to post their pictures on here or dodge talk.com or Google or Pirate4x4.com.
So, I decided, I am going to take on the task of doing the rear disc conversion using the 2003 – 2004 Dakota parts and report on the various sizes, brackets, measurements, etc... that I find. I’ll look into getting parts from the local pick-a-part and junkyards, but that may prove too daunting of a task…. We’ll see how that goes though.
Since I just bought a plasma cutter, I may just fabricate my own brackets.
I’ll keep this thread up to date as best I can and post pictures. Please feel free to post any pictures you may have on the subject.
I’m a neurosurgery resident physician so my time is very limited on the amount of “fun time” I get.
I only came up with the standard answers of using the SSBC, Viper kits. Surprisingly no one mentioned or knew of the TSM MFG kit. So do a search and you’ll see I posted a thread for that kit.
A few people have asked about using the 2003-2004 Dakota parts on an earlier 2nd generation Dakota. Of course, someone piped in and gave their opinion that they could go to the junkyard and pull it off and it should work, blah blah blah.
However, there was failure to mention what size axle the 03’ – 04’ rear discs were on, if the bolt pattern is the same, what parking brake cable to use, if the stock 15” wheel from the earlier 2nd generation will fit, etc…
Also, to date there have been no pictures or proof that someone has done it, at least, no one is willing to post their pictures on here or dodge talk.com or Google or Pirate4x4.com.
So, I decided, I am going to take on the task of doing the rear disc conversion using the 2003 – 2004 Dakota parts and report on the various sizes, brackets, measurements, etc... that I find. I’ll look into getting parts from the local pick-a-part and junkyards, but that may prove too daunting of a task…. We’ll see how that goes though.
Since I just bought a plasma cutter, I may just fabricate my own brackets.
I’ll keep this thread up to date as best I can and post pictures. Please feel free to post any pictures you may have on the subject.
I’m a neurosurgery resident physician so my time is very limited on the amount of “fun time” I get.
I want to do the same.
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 2
Likes: 1
I did it to my '99 by grabbing a complete 9.25 rear end from an '04 Dak. Super simple, width same, spring perches same, the new rear bolts right in. Shocks, sway bar (if you have one) all bolt in. Plug for the speed sensor same (I found an LSD 3.55 to replace my 8.25, same gearing). Brake line interchanges though I did replace the flex line with an '04 line just in case. Parking brake cables must come from the donor though, the ends are different drum vs. disc. You can keep the park brake cable from the pedal to the first junction but it was easier to just replace a the entire cable to the pedal. The pinion yoke is the only major difference - mine had the old style yoke, '04 has the flat style flange. I grabbed the driveshaft from the donor and added the flange to my driveshaft/u-joints.
I did this at the same time as upgrading the front brakes. I got the front brakes, calipers and spindles from the same '04 donor. I did not change any other part of the brake system, kept the same master cylinder, rear ABS, etc. No issues and it's a huge improvement from the original brake setup. The 15" wheels will not fit the fronts and I don't remember trying to see if the old wheels would fit the rear discs - I had a set of new 17" wheels waiting for the new brakes.
Tip - if you do the brakes and get new wheels, grab the spare wheel from the donor or your spare might not fit!
I did this at the same time as upgrading the front brakes. I got the front brakes, calipers and spindles from the same '04 donor. I did not change any other part of the brake system, kept the same master cylinder, rear ABS, etc. No issues and it's a huge improvement from the original brake setup. The 15" wheels will not fit the fronts and I don't remember trying to see if the old wheels would fit the rear discs - I had a set of new 17" wheels waiting for the new brakes.
Tip - if you do the brakes and get new wheels, grab the spare wheel from the donor or your spare might not fit!
Last edited by B757Captain; Jul 19, 2021 at 09:37 PM.
Registered User
Joined: May 2023
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
I did it to my '99 by grabbing a complete 9.25 rear end from an '04 Dak. Super simple, width same, spring perches same, the new rear bolts right in. Shocks, sway bar (if you have one) all bolt in. Plug for the speed sensor same (I found an LSD 3.55 to replace my 8.25, same gearing). Brake line interchanges though I did replace the flex line with an '04 line just in case. Parking brake cables must come from the donor though, the ends are different drum vs. disc. You can keep the park brake cable from the pedal to the first junction but it was easier to just replace a the entire cable to the pedal. The pinion yoke is the only major difference - mine had the old style yoke, '04 has the flat style flange. I grabbed the driveshaft from the donor and added the flange to my driveshaft/u-joints.
I did this at the same time as upgrading the front brakes. I got the front brakes, calipers and spindles from the same '04 donor. I did not change any other part of the brake system, kept the same master cylinder, rear ABS, etc. No issues and it's a huge improvement from the original brake setup. The 15" wheels will not fit the fronts and I don't remember trying to see if the old wheels would fit the rear discs - I had a set of new 17" wheels waiting for the new brakes.
Tip - if you do the brakes and get new wheels, grab the spare wheel from the donor or your spare might not fit!
I did this at the same time as upgrading the front brakes. I got the front brakes, calipers and spindles from the same '04 donor. I did not change any other part of the brake system, kept the same master cylinder, rear ABS, etc. No issues and it's a huge improvement from the original brake setup. The 15" wheels will not fit the fronts and I don't remember trying to see if the old wheels would fit the rear discs - I had a set of new 17" wheels waiting for the new brakes.
Tip - if you do the brakes and get new wheels, grab the spare wheel from the donor or your spare might not fit!
Trending Topics
Legend
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 8,058
Likes: 184
From: Fort Worth, TX
I deleted ABS on mine, so I can't elaborate on function. But twice i've been tagged at the track for locking up the front tires at ~110 MPH.
