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cletus:
I recently installed a disc brake arrangement that may be of interest to anyone wanting to upgrade to hydraulic brakes.

Brake Parts Source

Rotor used on a 1993 Ford Festiva   8.25 diamenter      Caliper used on a 2004 Chev Impala (rear wheel)

-weld a 3/8 steel round plate on to the differential yoke and machine  the O.D. to fit the I.D. of the brake rotor rotor
-machine or grind out clearance to slip the rotor over top of the yoke
-mark out a bolt pattern (5/16) 4 holes minimum to attach the rotor the the machined yoke flange
-cut a 3/16 plate caliper mounting bracket and 2 gussets
-mount your rotor on to the pinion shaft and clamp the caliper on to the rotor to line it up to weld the supporting plate on to the differential
-use a shim spacer between the welded plate and the caliper to accommodate any alignment issues in the future

I hope this will be of some help.Feel free to contact me if you require more information

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grfishmaker:
Nice job Cletus! Good info. and nice clear pictures. Looks like a pro.

Snowbusman:
Yes, beautiful job,
Are you interested in making up a kit and selling it?
Bob

cletus:
Hello Snowbusman

It is difficult to make up a kit however if you wish to have a brake arrangement like this made for your machine I will help you out with the small details.I have the over the counter part numbers and I can send you a print that will save you a bit of manufacturing time.You can email me at any time.

Ray

Snowbusman:
Hi Ray
My E Mail address bobsanders@live.ca
The hyd brake looks great. What did you do for the control?
I would appreciate any info you can supply. I am just getting the engine finished.m I converted the IND313 from 3 speed standard to a 727 automatic. Had to change a few things but very achievable. The hardest thing was finding 313 information but I have it all now. If I can help you with anything, let me know.
Cheers
Bob

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