Re: 8¼" Rear Disk Brakes?

From: Bob Mankin (bob@cadpros.com)
Date: Wed May 17 2000 - 13:31:17 EDT


Walter Felix wrote:
>
> Does any one know of a disk brake conversion kit for a 8¼" rear end with 5
> on 4½" bolt pattern? I want to convert the rear brakes to disk on my 88
> Dak. I have always had a problem with keeping the rear brakes in
> adjustment. I have replaced all the hardware on several occations and it
> still seems like the self adjusters don't do anything. I'm about to put 4
> inches of suspension lift and larger tires on the truck and want to upgrade
> the brakes while I have it apart.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Walt Felix
> 88½ Dakota Sport 4x4 and 2000 Ram 1500 QuadCab Sport 4x4
> Walt@Walt-n-Ingrid.COM
> http://WWW.Walt-n-Ingrid.COM
>
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Walter,

Check with Stainless Steel Brakes at 1-800-448-7722. They have a new kit
for the 8 1/4" 6 lug trucks. May be as simple as swapping the rotors for
5 lug, but they could tell you better than I.

Good luck,

Bob



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