Holloway,Frank T wrote:
>
> Gary & Bob,
>
> Rear disc brakes, I have been playing with the idea for some time. Two
> things
> have been holding me back. Whether or not an after market company would
> release
> a kit or Dodge would release them on the 99's. Ford and Chevy trucks for
> 99 have
> discs all the way around. If the 99 Dodge trucks were equpped, the parts
> could be
> applied to earlier models (cost might be prohibitive). Only time will
> tell. I have talked
> a company called Stainless Steel Brake and they tell me that they are
> working on a
> kit for the Ram (9.25 rear end) and should be available in early
> September, no price
> info yet. I'm sure the SS brake kit could be applied to the RT rearend.
> I have also talked
> to Wilwood, and they have a Rear Pro Street Kit w/parking brake for the
> Mopar, most
> likely some fabrication work would be required. One thing is for
> certain, I will have rear disc
> brakes on my truck. Proportioning should not be a problem, I can always
> use an adjustable
> proportioning valve, and as a safety net, I do have ABS. The benefits
> are tremendous, (try
> towing a 6,000 lb boat and make a sudden stop) it just doesn't happen.
> And then there is
> the ease of checking the brakes for wear and changing the pads as
> compared to changing
> shoes. I will have them, it's only a matter of time.....
>
> Frank
Frank,
Keep us posted if you locate anything.
I too was wondering about the possibility of factory parts in '99. The
Wilwood setup is reasonably priced, but I don't know much about 'em.
Bob
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