I got them at Brake Performance try the link below. BTW they are sloted and dimpled.

www.brakeperformance.com

Bob

 

Have you tried the GM wheel cyl's and 3" shoes yet?

 

he has a dana 80 with discs in the back.

 

I have the dana 80, but still drum brakes. I talked to a place yesterday about the parts for a disc conversion on the rear. The price is ok, but the benefits are slight. I want real brakes, not just a little bit better brakes. I should hear back today about the parts to change to the dual piston 14.5 setup. They offer it in a complete package(new drop in front axle assy) but it's more than I want to spend($6200+shipping). Hoping their kit that just replaces the outer components will fit.

 

They told me it won't fit what I have, complete front axle only,.

 

That's a pretty silly price.

Why not a homemade dual caliper set up with cross drilled rotors?

 

It might be an option, but I'd have to talk to someone that had done it to see if it was enough first. I'd still rather go with larger rotors and better calipers.

 

I have done the GM wheel cylinders and 3" shoes, it makes a good bit of improvement. Seems to need adjustment more often though. I think because of the the larger wheel cylinder but the same master cylinder, it requires more movement to get the same travel of the wheel cylinder.

I would think two calipers are going to overheat the rotor that much more?

Thanks for the link on the rotors.

 

I tried them years ago. Three times the price and they last twice as long as original stuff. Not quite a good deal. Never did warp the rotors, just wore them out. I'm thinking ford brakes next time around.

 

Same here, also did 3 in shoes and 1 1/16 cylinders, well worth it.

 

For all of you guys needing to adjust your rear, USE THE PARKING BRAKE! That is what adjusts them...

 

rona- do some research on pirate4x4.com lots of info on dana 60 brake swaps/mods. You will need 17"-20" wheels depending what route you go.

 

Maybe try lighter tires and wheels

 

put a hydro boost and master off a 2nd gen if you have not already. my truck stops scary good with a master/hydroboost off an 01. It moves way to much fluid for single piston fronts and 1ton dodge rear wheel cyls. I mean you can put a pringle between the pedal and your foot and not crush it and lock up all 4 wheels. well maybe not that crazy but it stops scary good unloaded

 

Amen to that, i just treat the adjuster as a wear part and replace every brake job. going into that full float every time for a brake issue gets old. On that note how common was the full float 60 on these trucks?