Disk brake conversion

[Ryan123]

Hey i have a 1970 am general m35A2 ive been thinking of doing a disk brake conversion on it but feel that if i could find the rotors and calipers being used i can fab my own brackets as buying them is expensive.

anyone know what rotors and calipers are being used off hand possibly part numbers?

Thanks,
Ryan

 

[clinto]

The definitive: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?72967-Disc-Brake-Engineering-Thread (thanks frodo)

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?16194-disk-brake-conversions-parts

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?60642-5-9-Cummins-NV4500-Hydro-boost-and-Disc-Brakes

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?3121-Disk-brakes-for-the-Duece <--although some out of date info

 

[Ryan123]

Thanks dude!

 

[steelandcanvas]

"Deuce Disk Brakes" brought up about 564 hits. Lots of good information in those threads.

 

[doghead]

Let me get this straight, you guys searched, and found those links?

 

[steelandcanvas]

Let me get this straight, you guys searched, and found those links?

Nah, Carnac and his powers helped.

 

[silverstate55]

Search? What is Search?

 

[porkysplace]

Let me get this straight, you guys searched, and found those links?

It's a unbelievable concept isn't it ? Search first then post.

 

[Ryan123]

Some of us are new to this stuff. Lets troll some more.

 

[3rdaavbn]

Hang in there man!

 

[doghead]

Some of us are new to this stuff. Lets troll some more.

New to what?

MVs?

The Internet?

Forums?

Earth?

Interacting with humans?


Welcome to the site!

 

[patracy]

Alright, I think the point is across.

Welcome to the site Ryan123.

 

[Ryan123]

Frankly if you don't have an answer post elsewhere I'm looking to see if someone had it all figured out rather than read 50 different posts about stuff 6 years ago. No offense but that's what I'm getting at

 

[Valence]

Frankly if you don't have an answer post elsewhere I'm looking to see if someone had it all figured out rather than read 50 different posts about stuff 6 years ago. No offense but that's what I'm getting at

And that's actually my feelings exactly. I do not get into the really complicated modifications, so most any question that I have had, and likely will have, is/has already been answered. Though I suppose I subscribe to a different opinion on how forums are suppose to work. I believe they are based upon members and community interacting with one another. I would rather new members re-ask questions again and again, than for them to generate no input and no communication with the on-line group. Also, sometimes members just want to interact with the current community, whether or not their comment has been said or asked before. Without the new growth, without the inclusion of new members and them feeling included and valued, any organization will eventually whither and die in stagnation.

I do realize that it gets tiresome, and there are some people that I call vampires because they latch onto a healthy community (whether online or local) and suck the life from it, always taking, never giving. Such is the human race, and will be until the end of time.

 

[3rdaavbn]

Hang in there Ryan, You will get used to it!

 

[doghead]

Frankly if you don't have an answer post elsewhere I'm looking to see if someone had it all figured out rather than read 50 different posts about stuff 6 years ago. No offense but that's what I'm getting at

And now, the next guy will need to either read or ignore 51 threads.

We do value our site's history(archives).

We value it so much, that we ask members to post with proper grammar and punctuation(easier to read for generations to come).

 

[phil2968]

I know Steve builds em'. Contact him with your questions. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/member.php?31848-steve6x6x6
He owns...http://www.differentialeng.com/Home.htm
Check him out.

 

[sandpirates]

I installed a conversion on my deuce. Got it off eBay. Was pretty easy to install but can't remember where it came from. I just did the rears. I'm going to do the fronts soon. I think the rotors and calipers are from a ford 550. I recommend a 4 piston caliper for better stopping. Heavy load and 395 tires she doesn't stop very well. Maybe I'm having issues with the air assist. Need to look into it