Installing rear disks.

I need to replace my rear drum assembly. I was rthinking since the rear end has to come apart to do this, I should do the rear too.
I was wondering did they make a rear for the 1500 dodge that had rear disks? Maybe I could just get the whole unit.
I definetly need to do the rear brakes and would rather have disks.

 

It's quite a bit of work and $$ to convert to accepting discs and as far as I know, rams have never had the discs so a simple axle swap wouldn't be an option.

 

if you could find a good D60 from a late model 2gen 3/4 and 1 ton you might luck out and get dics.. i know certain years and models got them.. not sure which... this was discussed a while ago..

i have the SSBC rear brake conversion kit...i love it.. and im also live lined so its tricky to drive in the winter with snow/ice

but then again i spent about 800 and some chance on my rear brakes... i wish i would have stayed with drums b/ci could have used that 800 on something more fun... but you live and learn right? btw i have reardrum-itis.. its a rare disease that effects the nervous system and brain housing group to the effect of when i have to do a brake job on drums.. i get seriously pissed off.. it never goes perfectly and the springs always end up snaping off and landing on my face.. some how

anyway.. sorry for the offrant

good luck

 

I've heard of people puting Ford 9" shafts and outers on the Chrysler 9.25" axles. Makes it easy to swap on disc brakes and gives you full floating axles (I believe). Probably more work than you want for disc brakes though.

 

I have the same "-itis"
I HATE to work on Drum brakes.

I lost a wheel on the interstate and messed up my LR drum beyond repair. I put a plug screw on the line, and changed the lugs and bought a new rim. All is fine.

But I got used to riding with three brakes and I know it isn't safe.
Well $800 is more than what I would pay for a whole end. So I guess I will just buy the parts I need and maybe put a bigger gear in their.

 

Drum brakes are a low pressure device. Disc brakes are high pressure.

I have a rear disc conversion on my 95' CTD. I gutted everything from the factory. The combination metering/proportioning valve, the antilock valves, the mc, and the vacuum booster. You must redo some plumbing because your rears also have a residual valve built into the system. 10lbs of residual pressure will keep your pads up against the rotor and cause warping in a short time. I live lined my front brakes, as did the rear. I installed an adjustable prop valve for my rear discs. It's an awesome setup.

You will have to make some modifications if you go to rear disc.

Good luck with your ride.

 

Define "live lining" please.

 

My front brakes line are unbroken from master cylinder to caliper. No antilock, no metering, no proportioning, and no pressure differential valves. Just a straight shot from the mc down to the brakes.

The same applies to my rears except for the addition of an adjustable proportioning valve. Which I installed in the cab by the way...lol. I can adjust my rear brake bias without leaving the vehicle. No need to pop the hood. AND, I can adjust on the move as well if driving conditions change. It's actually a cool setup. I abandoned everything that came from the factory. Including the vacuum booster and ps pump.

Here's the prop valve. Ignore the carpet dirt. Washing and waxing are not my gig. I can lock all 4 wheels at will. You can apply the brakes with your big toe. My hand to GOD....lol.

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I forgot, the black Jamar device is a manual line lock.

 

same here.. my brake lines go from my master cylinder to my calipers.. nothing in the middle.. i still have the anitlock modual and everything installed and pluged in (b/c if you unplug it then your speedo no worky.. on my 01 that is) but i just have no fluid going through it... i really need to cap the ports off incase i end up wanting to re-plumb it so it doesnt get all corroded in there...

 

I just did a rear disc conversion on my 60 rear. I used gm calipers, great lakes brackets, new 2500 mstr cyl. All factory stuff up front still hooked up. Where is the residual valve for the drum brakes. Do I remove it or plum around it?