I just did the brake on mine the other day. When I was looking at Car Quest's computer to get the right parts, I notice that they offer calipers by them self. Calipers loaded with pads. And calipers loaded with pads AND with the mounting bracket. Now this was for a 2000. I assume that later models would be similar. I'll check out their computer at lunch and report back to you guys.

 

Ok, here's the deal. Car Quest has calipers loaded with pads AND a mounting bracket for all '03 to '06 Dodge CTD. Right side part number is 18B4890, and the left side part number is 18B4891. List price is $138.28 each. We have a corperate account so our price is around $85 each.

The computer doesn't give the measurements, so someone will have to go down and have the part pulled and measure themself.


Hope this helps.


James

 

I'll take my bracket off tomorrow and take it with me to Car Quest for a match up (easier than pulling two trucks apart).

Only problem is that I don't have my 19.5s yet. I'll start collecting the parts.

We still need the dust shields though?

 

You might be able to put a late model hub assembly on the truck and then use the later disc and then do the upgrade?

 

Can someone give a review of the parts and work needed to do the 94-99 to 2000+ twin piston conversion?

 

1. (1) 2000-2002 front Dana 60 axle assembly, complete.

Sorry, but in 2000 they changed the way the ball joints enter the axle and knuckles, so just swapping the knuckles is impossible, and mounting the dual-piston calipers on the earlier knuckles won't happen without some machining, if even then.
If you want dual piston calipers, your best bet is probably, besides the axle listed above, getting a mid-90s F350 axle to put in there. It's been done, by another member here, and in addition to the slide on rotors and dual-piston calipers, he also has lockout hubs.

Chris

 

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo....
Darn.

 

You know, I was just thinking, couldn't the older trucks just do an axle swap from a 2000 or newer? Seems to me that would be pretty basic. I've done axle swaps on both my old K-5 and '77 half ton making them 3/4 tons. Well at least as far as the axle strenght was concered. So why not mount a Dana 60 from a 2000 or 2001 to a 1999 or a 1995?

 

That would be the easiest, though with a 2002 you would also get rid of the CAD and with the EMS kit......... be pretty close.

 

Over the weekend I took measurements of my neighbor's truck and made my purchase. (spacing appears to be consistent 9" for bracket, 7" for caliper)

I'd wait for my confirmation before you jump into this but my 2001.5 to 2003 brakes have been ordered.

I went with the 13.9" on front and std (for 2001, after Jan 1, 2001) 12.5" on the rear.

The calipers are of the 2003 revised variety. I purchased the premium "loaded" package which offered the calipers, pads and brackets for the front.

Since I have to do all around, the price came out to $890 including core charges and tax.
Front Calipers, Brackets, Rotors, and Pads
Rear Calipers, Rotors, and Pads

I did not get a price on dust shields for the front. I know the offset on the wheels is enough to protect the brakes for the most part, I may just hack the originals or delete the shields all together . We'll see...

I've had OEM 17" Alloy's since last fall, so no need for me to go to the larger wheel - already there.

Should I succeed, I promise to list the NAPA part numbers for the front brake conversion. I'll also provide some feedback on the conversion over time to indicate whether its even worth it.... I think its a gamble worth taking because there are far fewer complaints about the current gen brakes than previous years.

Wish me luck, the special order parts arrive this week.

 

Just a status... I've had the parts in since Wed this week. I got the dreaded p0216 too. Surge and dead pedal fun. I should not have watched Dan's Video (good timing on the VP44 replacement Dan - no pun intended)

Its bitter sweet because I had only about 900 miles left on the warranty. I like the fact that I'm covered under warranty, but I don't like that someone else is doing the work.
The dealer has agreed to replace the vp44, I only hope that all goes well.



Looks like I'll be having to take off work next week so I'll update on my brake swap Tuesday or Wednesday.

 

Unfortunately, they will likely put the lift pump in the tank at the same time.

 

Actually got that covered. I asked them about it and let them know that I'd be the one doing "warranty work" after 100,000 miles (would rather replace a pump on the rail then in the tank). The service dude's response was, "Who said we were replacing the lift pump?"

 

I hate to pull another cliff-hanger, but I just got my truck back from the shop.

As soon as I got home though, I took the passenger front tire, caliper and rotor off.

I dry fitted the 03+ disk and caliper without hooking up the banjo bolt, and I did not put the 2006 17" wheel back on. The bolt holes line up and there do not appear to be any clearance issues whatsoever. I will not even have to goof with the dust shields

So far, I'm very satisfied that this is a bolt and go solution to the MY2001 brake problems I've been dealing with since I've purchased the truck.

I'm VERY optimistic that this will work just fine. In fact, so pleased that I'll have my wife take some pics while I change the brakes. Now all I have to do is find time to do the job - too busy at work Well I feel a cold coming on. TBC

 

Wooo Hoooo!

I'm still waiting for my 19.5s to come in and then I'll be heading over to order the parts.
??????? do you think its possible to get the parts cross number for the bracket so that I can order it from the dealer and not have to pay for the core charge?
The mounting bracket should be around fifty dollars.

I cant wait to see the pictures!!!! and here how it works!!!!!

Mark