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  1. frodobaggins

    Disc Brake Engineering Thread

    What pics are you looking at ?
  2. frodobaggins

    Disc Brake Engineering Thread

    Ok, now it makes sense :)
  3. frodobaggins

    Disc Brake Engineering Thread

    I'm not quite sure what I'm looking at in the last pic ? Could you explain a bit more ?
  4. frodobaggins

    Disc Brake Engineering Thread

    I don't think so. I think they need a separate thread for that. There is a thread linked in the first post for that type of discussion.
  5. frodobaggins

    Disc Brake Engineering Thread

    You may be right, but it's always nice to have options. I for one would much rather clean disks than drums :) The main reason I started this post is this is a common 'want' with not much in the way of info for a do it yourself type person. Hoping that will change here. Whether I decide to do...
  6. frodobaggins

    Disc Brake Engineering Thread

    Longer studs: Meritor Part #: R005871R & R005871L NAPA Part #: TWD WA2332 (Right) & TWD WA2333 (Left) From NAPA: Attributes: Wheel Stud Application : Headed Disc Wheel Studs Wheel Stud Body Diameter : .973" - .977" Wheel Stud Knurl Diameter : .998" - .1006" Wheel Stud Length : 3 3/32" Wheel...
  7. frodobaggins

    Disc Brake Engineering Thread

    First post(s) updated with some more part numbers.
  8. frodobaggins

    Disc Brake Engineering Thread

    Mudguppy has granted permission for me to use his pics in this thread, so here they are:
  9. frodobaggins

    Disc Brake Engineering Thread

    Raybestos 8520 crosses to rotors that look like the first ones. Raybestos 8517 crosses to rotors that look like the second ones. Hmmm, yours look like the second ones. Food for thought, let's dig deeper.
  10. frodobaggins

    Disc Brake Engineering Thread

    I've started a separate engineering thread for this issue now. Please let's try to use that one to give each topic the attention and clarity it deserves :) http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/73346-dual-circuit-brake-engineering-thread.html
  11. frodobaggins

    Disc Brake Engineering Thread

    We're not there yet. There are a few more things to discuss. Some machining looks to be required, etc. Look at both threads mentioned. LOTS of good info in both.
  12. frodobaggins

    Disc Brake Engineering Thread

    Mudguppy has some good pics in his thread. I am waiting on his permission to post them in here. There are also some good pics in the thread by DriveTime on Pirate 4x4. I agree, however I would like to tackle that in a separate discussion. I would love to see any info you have that might...
  13. frodobaggins

    Disc Brake Engineering Thread

    Believe I've found the front rotors. Updated. Thanks Hank.
  14. frodobaggins

    Disc Brake Engineering Thread

    The guy at differential engineering makes one.
  15. frodobaggins

    Disc Brake Engineering Thread

    All the calipers are the same. Do you mean the rotors? The rotors are different.
  16. frodobaggins

    Disc Brake Engineering Thread

    Now we need to find the front rotors and start discussing how we might go about making it happen. Judging from his posts, mudguppy is very happy with his, so if you're impatient or not handy with tools you might want to save up and buy from the guy at diff eng. Edit: Believe I've found the...
  17. frodobaggins

    Disc Brake Engineering Thread

    Calipers: 2001 F-550 Rears: NAPA Part #: CAL LE8597 & CAL LE8598 Duralast Part #: C606 & C607 Attributes: From NAPA: # Brake Caliper Pistons : 2 Bleeder Screw Thread Size : 3/8 x 24 Brake Pad Material Type : Semi-Metallic Pads Caliper Piston Material Type : Phenolic Coating Description ...
  18. frodobaggins

    Disc Brake Engineering Thread

    --- If you came here by mistake and are looking for dual circuit brakes... *NOTE:........Also Check out http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/73346-dual-circuit-brake-engineering-thread.html for dual circuit brakes. --- Perusing through the forum, came across mudguppy's...
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