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[chr1s]

Is there a rear disc brake kit in the works?
Just wondering ...

[my88wgn]

that would be wonderful,sign me up for 2 when they do hopfully they'll make one for stock & one h/ duty for swamper size rigs :D

[ September 18, 2003, 02:19 PM: Message edited by: our88wgn ]

[gpd]

I seem to remember a kit on ebay. Do a search for a J10 jeep. Can buy it for about $210.

[my88wgn]

so the kit will work on our wagons? do they do well with larger tires?

[Bob Davis '80 Chero]

IIRC, the kit on ebay came on a chevy axle? I would be hesitant to buy something on ebay for FSJ unless it came off a FSJ. I haven't seen a conversion for rear discs that I remember for FSJ; BUT I am not the expert authority on this. It would be nice to see what could be done in this area. I'll let someone educate me as I have thrown down the gauntlet.

[chr1s]

.. as I was doing searches here and elswhere there doesnt seem to be a definative answer, (buy this, buy that, DONE!)
I have gotten the bits and pieces of it, buy the kit on Ebay or whatever, find calipers, with/without e-brake, etc...?
I would think this would be a (sligtly) big deal amongst FSJ'ers. I know I WILL be doing rear discs on this and future FSJ's. Its just a matter of nailing down the "right" steps. I would think an outfit like BJ's might be considering a kit like this smile.gif .

[my88wgn]

sounds like it would be an appericated marketwish i had the time to put into designing this product.

[timmirvin]

If BJs offers a rear disc kit for a D44, I would be in the market for 3 right now!!!!

But I am with you guys, I started doing the research one evening and said the heak with it!!

tim

[popeye44]

Seems there is a guy on Ebay "i should have marked his name down" that makes kits up he consistently has kits available for dana 44's..
But as you all say.. dana 44's aren't exactly the same all the time. I bet that guy would know.

[ffej]

From what I've seen and heard..which may not be accurate..Drums are just fine..if not better than conversion to discs for the Daily Driver and average rigs..disc being better for the guys with monster lifts and tires. I was looking into it and almost everyone told me to save my $$.

[The Anti-Chrysler]

Originally posted by gpd:
I seem to remember a kit on ebay. Do a search for a J10 jeep. Can buy it for about $210.I've seen that, and it doesn't look like you get much except some brackets. I don't think you get calipers, hoses, pads and most of the hardware. Doesn't seem like good bang for the buck, nor does the guy seem to sell many. :rolleyes:

[jode]

Well, the fact is that a hugely disproportionate percentage of your Jeeps stopping power is provided from the front brakes. So the rears aren't as crucial for stopping power. (which is why vehicles come with disc front drum rear)
There is little question that the disc is a better way to go, the question is, is it worth the added cost? I tend to agree with what was told to ffej, that (unless you are running out of things to spend your money on for your FSJ) there are other methods available that will get you more bang for your buck. For example, how about that J20 master cylinder conversion that eceryone was talking about on the forum about a year ago? IIRC, everyone was amazed by the increased stopping power. I would venture to say that a mod like that (combined with a new set of high quality brake pads, lines, fluid, etc. would net a much more significant increase in stopping power than rear discs.

Originally posted by ffej:
..Drums are just fine..if not better than conversion to discs for the Daily Driver and average rigs..I don't know that I would go this far. The only thing better about drums is that they make for an easy hookup to your E-brakes, and that they already are on our rigs...can't think of any other reason why they would be better.

[gpd]

I did two front disc brake conversion for a 57 & a 58 chevy PU. All you got with it was the brackets that bolt on, bearing adaptors and instructions that explained what parts to get and how to put it together.

It worked great on both trucks. I will contact the guy on ebay and get back with what I find.

[imported_Big Red]

Let me jump in here. First i have the rear disc brakes and I LOVE EM!! I can tell a big difference in my stopping and my line lock works great with the rear disc. Once engaged, it does not move. As for the kit on Ebay, it is quite expensive! I will work on our rigs but with a little imagination and fabrication you set your own up. Here is a pm from Damage, INC.:

Caliper brackets from Speedway (requires welding)
Calipers from a FSJ
Rotors from 95-ish Chevy Tahoe.

Good Luck!

[gpd]

The set up on ebay is for the 6 lug dana 44. The basic kit includes brackets and New rotors for $215. You buy calapers, hoses, ect.

The complete set up runs $499.

I have not used this Kit but It looks like kits I have used before.

Big Red, I would like to hear how you did your custom discs you talked about.

[JeepBountyHunter]

I have the caliper bracket and rotor kit from ebay, but do not plan to use it, anybody want to buy it, I have had two people who had to back out...
just let me know..
-Aaron :D

[ September 19, 2003, 01:22 PM: Message edited by: JeepBountyHunter ]

[chr1s]

Originally posted by JeepBountyHunter:
I have the caliper bracket and rotor kit from ebay, but do not plan to use it, anybody want to buy it, I have had two people who had to back out...
just let me know..
-Aaron :D How much you looking to get for the kit?

[billyrb]

Brent and I have discussed this, but we haven't made a final decision yet. There is alot to consider:
1. quality
2. guaranteed fitment of parts
3. ease of assembly by the end user
4. over cost to us / cost to customers
5. overall quantity of kits that we can see
6. R&D time
7. Shipping costs

As you all know, we are committed to the FSJ's & the FSJ community, so this IS something we are considering. But, it may take some time to get all of our questions answered and make a decision. For the immediate future, I would second the recommendation for the Dual-Diaphragm brake booster. This will GREATLY increase the stopping power of rigs currently using the single-diaphrapm booster.

[jeepsr4ever]

why is this kit so expensive, rear brakes are a breeze!!!!!!!
Billy make one!

alot of guys email me as well about this kit, I am thinking about making one, heck i bet it could be out in a week.

[jeepsr4ever]

if you want i will do the R&D and you can ge them from me, i have a laser and a waterjet at my disposal so i can make brackets very reasonable

what do you think billy?

[Simple Kind of Man]

If I'm not mistaken Chris owns an 88 wag and that would be an AMC20 unless it has been swaped out. I too am intrested in rear disc that fit an AMC20. The kit on ebay is for the d44 and NOT the AMC20.