Part 2 of rear disc brake conversion on the 1968 Dodge Charger

[@christophersustayta5974]

Your video was great putting rear disc conversion on my 1964 dart GT.

[@DavidReaDBRestorations]

Thank you my friend. Glad I could help out.

[@christophersustayta5974]

Had no idea that there are no C CLIPS hold the axels for my year of vehicle.

[@JohnLittle-ze7sp]

great video, very well done especially the part about the impact wrench, i learned the hard way and i will always double check the torque from now on.

[@wallygatar]

Great video, Dave. Very well done. I really enjoy your instructional videos, so glad I found you on here. Take care and as you say MOPAR or No Car.

[@josephnguyen1957]

Good video, nothing that I am not already know but always enjoy watching your video, knowledgeable Mopar guy, slow and soft spoken that easy to follow and understand, very detailing. You should list the reference part numbers so the viewers can order for their cars as needed. Thanks Dave

[@cindysmart9854]

Mike smart I really enjoyed the video on the rear disc brakes you really went into some good detail it helped me out a lot thank you sir have a blessed day

[@70Superbird]

Love your videos David! I'll be putting all four power discs on my S'bird Race Relica soon! I still need to bring my nose down for you to do your magic with the headlights.

[@jamesmancusi6747]

Nice video - you made it look easy. Gotta do my '69 notchback soon - this'll help. A LOT.

[@mimaspa1234]

Dave i was told that when going with 4 wheel disc, the master cylinder has to be equally portioned. the oem master the front portion is larger to handle disc brakes. the rear portion is smaller for the drum.

[@jimdrechsel3611]

Dave, a lot of great instruction. The master cylinder doesn't have to be changed? The metering blocks are still the same? I know someone who can't get his conversion to work right. No braking power. He has changed everything but the master cylinder and the metering blocks. Any thoughts?

[@4spdragtop]

Thanks Dave, enjoyable and knowledgable. Thanks!

[@linomogorovic2906]

Good video, does the axle have a step on it so when you install the bearing that it stops in a certain spot?

[@DavidReaDBRestorations]

The bearing has a snap ring that catches the flange that only allows the bearing to go in so far in the housing.

[@BB010864]

Dude !! You are my Hero ! Excellent how to on this Video ! The Right Stuff's Instructions suck Ass ! LOL

[@Gunfighter13NEWT]

Thank you, Dave!

[@richardjenkins8819]

Great information, greta video. Thanks

[@pdiz]

How are them "new-school" green bearings holding up? Heard nothing bad bad things about them (quick wear, full failures, rides only on a small part of the bearing versus the full tapered ones, etc.) Originals have lasted 50+ years, so not sure why everyone converts to them? Is it just an availability thing?

[@michaelgrogan3224]

Hey Dave.....i know this is an video BUT its still valuable! I used the same kit and mine was bought theu POL. Everything bolted up the exact same way HOWEVER did you have a problem getting the driver side parking brake cable snapping in at both ends??? I replaced mine because they were all rusty and the new one was the same length that they all are...35" or so but the cable casing isnt long enough to clip in on both ends. I thinks because the caliper is mounted on the trailer side of the diff. I had enough play on the passenger side to make it work. Why cant I get my regular length cable to snap in?

[@billywebb696]

i was hoping you would show the paking brake hook up and adjustment

[@DavidReaDBRestorations]

I put the same system on a 69 Road Runner we just did, I will try to get you some pictures of the park brake cable routing.

[@deanprevolos55]

Dave, I have the original Bendix 4 piston caliper on my 67 Charger front wheels. I want to know if I can buy a pair of brake calipers and rotors that will work with my bendix booster and master cylinder? Let me know if that it possible. Thank you.

[@DavidReaDBRestorations]

Are you looking to upgrade to a multi piston caliper and big rotor Willwood type setup, or just upgrade to a Mopar single piston later model setup?

[@deanprevolos55]

I'm not looking to upgrade , i'm asking if it is possible to just buy a rotor and caliper for my existing set up which is original to the car?

[@montgomerythedford4760]

Hey Dave, I tried installing this kit on my Dart today. Are the brake pads suppose to be sort of "floating" in the caliper? I've never done disc before. It looked and sounded like yours were rubbing too. My pads are touching the rotor a tad bit. I thought this was wrong and took them off. Does it continue to stay like that or does it get worked out at some point? I can't understand why the pads would rub.

[@DavidReaDBRestorations]

Yes, they will float in the caliper and drag on the rotor, not to the point where they are applying pressure but they will drag to keep the rotor clean and prevent debris from getting in between the rotor and pad.

[@montgomerythedford4760]

Thank you David!@@DavidReaDBRestorations

[@tonywinton7949]

Being new to restoration I don’t know what’s available. Can this kit be purchased for any vehicle? I’m looking to convert a70 barracuda. Thank you.

[@BBWinner48]

I have a question related to the axle flange to tube mating, my flange is not fully contacting the rear end tube because of the snap ring on the bearing, I have a gap ( the thickness of snapring) is that normal?...Thanx.

[@tcpeshek]

When running disc front and disc back on a 1968 Charger do you have to change anything with the brake line set up or can you still just run the proportioning valve and metering valve?

[@DavidReaDBRestorations]

You can keep your existing brake line set up.

[@tcpeshek]

@@DavidReaDBRestorations I did some checking and I guess it's a distribution block and a hold off valve. I'll leave everything like it is and see what happens. Thanks Dave.

[@motormaxwarnes9075]

I have a master cylinder for front disc and drums rear...i cant get good pressure for the rear disc conversion i did...any ideas???

[@stevehamilton9418]

Hey Dave, I see you used green bearings, is that optional on this particular application or required? If optional, are greens your preference? I have a 70’ R/T challenger and want to put on rear disc brakes but don’t want to use greens…exploring options. Any info would be greatly appreciated! Keep up the good work!

[@DavidReaDBRestorations]

Green bearings are required for this rear wheel disk brakes application.

[@stevehamilton9418]

@@DavidReaDBRestorations thanx for the heads up Dave!

[@Therealshadyguy]

Hi Dave, what rear disc brake model is this? In need of a rear set my self

[@DavidReaDBRestorations]

I believe that this rear set was from " right stuff "

[@Therealshadyguy]

@@DavidReaDBRestorations thank you

[@pverel7510]

video on removing the motor 318 out of a 74 Cuda would be great, best from top or bottom ??

[@moparnut6286]

Great work but still not a fan of green bearings...... Is there a rear disc setup that will work with original tapered bearings?

[@georgewashington8652]

yes leed brakes.com

[@mimaspa1234]

is there a big difference does anyone know with going with rear disc brakes in stopping power? also do you need to change your brake valve?

[@SergioGomez-to1jl]

I have 70 challenger rt with drum brakes all around I’m gonna do a disk brake conversion all around . Is there anything I need to do with the master cylinder or add proportioning valve

[@mimaspa1234]

great video.. i'm doing the same thing.. what kit is this?

[@DavidReaDBRestorations]

This kit is from " the Right Stuff "

[@mimaspa1234]

@@DavidReaDBRestorations thanks Dave. I'll check it out

[@rileycpo]

Good stuff man. The American dream at work. Doing what we love with a purpose. MOPAR OR NO-CAR! WWG1WGA!

[@wheelieking71]

I am failing to understand why you stated in part one that the std. bearings wont seal with disk brakes? "Green-Bearings" are a huge down-grade in my opinion.

[@wheelieking71]

@John Johnson I still don't understand the "wont seal with disk brakes" statement. And, I will still take a good ole' tapered roller bearing over a ball bearing any day. No matter what generation. Ball bearings were never meant to handle side-loads. Physics has not changed.

[@moparnut6286]

@@wheelieking71 your are absolutely correct I am not comfortable with the green bearings in a heavy car like my 71 charger tapered bearings are superior to ball bearings especially in a car that you want to corner in aka side loading bearings, modern cars use ball bearings in their hubs and I have replaced a ton of them over the years.