I just completed the installation of SSBC's rear disc conversion kit on my 96 Indy Ram. The components supplied are top notch - however, be prepared to do some fabricating.

First off, the instructions are text only, no pics. Although very descriptive, pictures definately would've helped. Second, all of the holes in the mounting brackets had to be drilled out and opened up (a little annoying). Also, the inner part of the caliper had to be ground down b/c the rotors were rubbing them.

I decided to use Russell's 9" braided lines in conjunction with the parking brake L-bracket which SSBC supplied to transition from the flex to hard lines. The lines which they supply are way to short to do anything with. This is probably the only part of the installation where I felt their product fell short.

They also included a larger master cylinder which needed to be swapped out.

The hardlines needed were bent up by me along with a double flaring tool.

Please note, that their conversion kit call for the axles to come out, so an extra set of hands helps.

I included shots of the front and rear for your reference.

I'll let you know how well they work.

 

Heres some more pics and help for the next person that wants to do this. They look good. Does it stop better?
http://www.pavementsucks.com/tech/reardisk.php

 

I was looking at this kit earlier today. http://www.myhotram.com/2000/Brakes/Custom_Brake_Kits/ not a bad price I think? lol

 

Than add 110 bucks for shipping!
http://www.jegs.com/p/Stainless-Stee...52587/12053/-1

 

I paid $875 from Summit (with a discount) and add another $50 for the braided lines. $110 for the shipping is crazy - that price seemed too good to be true.

The pics from pavementsucks.com are of the EGR kit. I have their front calipers. The reason I chose not to use them is b/c the axles have to be removed and the studs need to be pounded out. I don't know if you've done that before but it's ball bustin.

Oh by the way, if you ever have trouble getting a drum off use a large 3-jaw puller, penetrating oil, a torch, and an impact gun (if you can get one). Open up the center bore which fits around the hub with a grinder once your done. Fortunately I won't ever have to do that again!

I don't know if you guys can see the four-link, shockwaves, & airbags in the photos.

 

Yea can can see the 4 link and all that.

 

U got a link to that kit on summit?

EDIT I found it.

 

Wait u still have to take out the axles out. "Please note, that their conversion kit call for the axles to come out, so an extra set of hands helps."

 

If you have trouble getting the drum off just jack up the back end, pull the tires and put one lug nut back on, start the truck and jab the brakes in both Drive and Reverse. If the drum doesn't come off after that, it ain't coming off.

Replacing the 1 lug nut keeps you from having to chase the drum down the street. I DON'T advise opening up the center bore.

 

A few weeks after installing the SSBC rear disc conversion kit on a 2WD there was a load groaning noise coming from the rear of the truck (regardless of speed). The noise didn't go away when I pushed on the brakes or let off them either. The noise was loud enough that it drew peoples attention as I passed by. I have tried to troubleshoot over the past few weekends with no success.

When I spin the wheel by hand the noise can be heard. I removed the caliper and the noise goes away - so it definately has something to do with the new brakes.

The strange thing is that if I take the wheel off and hold the rotor on with some lugs the noise also goes away. I'm not sure why the wheel should have any effect - I made sure that its pulling the rotor in tight.

A mechanic I know said that the C-Clips which hold the axles in have a bit of play and although this isn't a problem when you have drums, disc brakes require a much tighter tolerance. He suggested that I might need thicker clips to stop the axles from walking in and out.

Although, I find it hard to believe that this bit of movement would create noise while simply spinning the wheel by hand.

I've disconeected the E-brake thinking that was the problem and it didn't help.

I'm so frustrated right now! I've contacted SSBC and the (1)one tech guy there is not only unbelievably hard to get in touch with he knows less than I do. I don't suggest anyone buy from this company. Not to mention that the ABS light comes on erratically.

Any ideas what might be making the noise? I know the pads are seated right and I've tried two different sets/different materials???