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Rear disc conversion thread.

Old May 30, 2017 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by edwinsmith
Here's a Dodge parts diagram for the D-Body. I have others for 90-93 model year. Let me know and I'll post them.

Thanks, Edwin. Yeah, #23, the manifold assembly, is what we're talking about deleting and tying in that adjustable proportioning valve on the rear lines
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Old Jun 5, 2017 | 09:38 AM
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I would like to add a comment- I noticed you purchased DOT 3 fluid. While that's what dodge put in these trucks new, I would highly suggest using DOT 4. DOT 4 will hold 300% more moisture than DOT 3. DOT3 goes back to a very old spec and it is suggested to replace it every 6-12 months. DOT 4 can go 2-3 years in most climates. It's got a higher boiling point too.
I keep thinking with all these conversions- why not use a DANA or Sterling disc brake backing plate- and just weld it in place? Maybe they require a bigger rim than the factory 16.5's? Then you get the disc brakes...
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Old Jun 7, 2017 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by samiam4
I would like to add a comment- I noticed you purchased DOT 3 fluid. While that's what dodge put in these trucks new, I would highly suggest using DOT 4. DOT 4 will hold 300% more moisture than DOT 3. DOT3 goes back to a very old spec and it is suggested to replace it every 6-12 months. DOT 4 can go 2-3 years in most climates. It's got a higher boiling point too.
I keep thinking with all these conversions- why not use a DANA or Sterling disc brake backing plate- and just weld it in place? Maybe they require a bigger rim than the factory 16.5's? Then you get the disc brakes...
I did not purchase the DOT 3, I have 5 quarts of the stuff. I wanted to flush everything out and make sure everything is working correctly first then when I accumulate enough DOT 4 I will flush it out and fill with DOT 4.
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