Those drop in pads may look sweet, but are about a third smaller pad to rotor surface than better conversion kits available, that means less stopping power.
@@hillbillyhellion3158 which kits would you recommend in place of these SSBCs; would they require additional upgrades in order to 'fit', master cylinder, proportioning valve, or larger wheel size than stock 14" ?
Wow, several people having something critical to say about your conversion after you taking the time to share the video. Welcome to DJT's Hate USA. As for me, thanks for sharing.
Great videos Rick...just found them this evening. My dad was a Dodge guy, especially station wagons and trucks. I'd love to get a 68' 300 or Newport Convertible. Have you thought about doing a 4 speed conversion in any of these cars?
i know this video is super old - wish we could get more newport updates haha first off thanks! quick questions - any additional steps not mentioned for novices? eg; bleeding the brakes? do these kits change the the offset at all?
Hey fellas! I'm at this point along with UB and LBJ's! What a nightmare. I'l be posting a vid here soon. Question! KYB shocks. Seeing some interesting reviews on them being not so great. What are your guys' thoughts? A shock is a shock is a shock right? Also can you check with Mr. Joe on the fact that I have slight groves on the spindle, good news? Bad news? Should I be concerned? Thank Ric0000! I Still haven't spend my 10.00 winnings yet! Where have you guys been? No new videos?
So I ordered the same kit was an easy bolt on kit to say the least. I had no real install issues. However it’s been installed for about a year now and though I haven’t driven it I can’t comment on the performance yet. My neighborhood mechanic who I respect states that they are installed incorrectly saying the caliper should sit on the back of the rotor. Can you ask Joe if that’s actually the case? Please and thank you. Name used to be (Clout Tube)
ah HA! I remember you, hope you are doing well! I did ask Joe about this, and he said this is the correct way to install the system. He went on to explain that there could be certain clearance issues with tierods etc.. if it was designed to be a rear seated caliper. there are some physics involved in placing the caliper infront or behind the axel center line, but the bottom line is to have it secured to a meaty knuckle to absorbe the stopping force. However in the case of this retrofit we did not have an option to place it anywhere else.
@@ric0000 Thank you. If possible would you mind sending Joe my email address. It's my first and last at gmail- or maybe his? Thanks man I hope you and yours are well.
Nope, if you want, you can add a proportioning valve for greater tune-ability to the system and grant better breaking performance, but it’s not necessary
Excellent question. Outside of the SSBC break kit, Joe is using a stock break set up. There is no need for an aftermarket proportioning valve. Having said that, a proportioning valve would add tune-ability to the system and grant better breaking performance, but it’s not necessary. I will say that you want to ensure your engine is producing a healthy vacuum so that the break booster can squeeze these bad boys enough to get hard stopping power.
since your new to mopar drum to disc conversion you should remind your viewers that this cheap conversion kit will cost more in the long run due to having to buy rotors and pads from certain places instead of right in your home town auto parts store. do your homework before you buy from these cheap knock off parts dealers. did you compare price and rotor to pad size for greater stopping ability.
We are choosing performance over price. Also, Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation (SSBC) is no “cheap knockoff”. Though you are entitled to your own opinion.
Ford rotors being squeezed by crappy GM calipers....AND... that GM caliper is mounted on a flat steel bracket. This is a very poor kit. There are readily available kits that use superior Mopar factory disc brake parts. Or you could simply find a 69 to 73 Chrysler C body donor car and pull all of the required components from it. It would cheaper than than this kit, by far, too.
beautiful car. This video makes me want to get my 71 new yorker running.
Stunning car. I had a turbine bronze 68 300 2 door hardtop with a built 440. Miss my old Mopar, especially the sound.
Great video . Am thinking about doing same disc brake conversion. On my 1964 plymouth valiant.
I really like that caliper design with drop in pads! SWEET!!!!
Yeah SSBC did an excellent job with this kit.
Those drop in pads may look sweet, but are about a third smaller pad to rotor surface than better conversion kits available, that means less stopping power.
@@hillbillyhellion3158 which kits would you recommend in place of these SSBCs; would they require additional upgrades in order to 'fit', master cylinder, proportioning valve, or larger wheel size than stock 14" ?
I have been looking into doing this to my 68 Newport Custom .....thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching!
Very nice video. All that's needed to complete the install is a proportioning valve and brakes bled.
Wow, several people having something critical to say about your conversion after you taking the time to share the video. Welcome to DJT's Hate USA.
As for me, thanks for sharing.
insanely clean , great car sure wish i was there helping.
Great video. This really helps me with my Newport. Thank you guys.
Great videos Rick...just found them this evening. My dad was a Dodge guy, especially station wagons and trucks. I'd love to get a 68' 300 or Newport Convertible. Have you thought about doing a 4 speed conversion in any of these cars?
Another great video!
Thanks for Watching!
i know this video is super old - wish we could get more newport updates haha first off thanks! quick questions - any additional steps not mentioned for novices? eg; bleeding the brakes? do these kits change the the offset at all?
Good music nice guys good job great to see!!
Thank you, Yes he is very happy with this disc break kit, glad you enjoyed the video
And great Classic CHRYSLER automobiles !!
Hey fellas! I'm at this point along with UB and LBJ's! What a nightmare. I'l be posting a vid here soon. Question! KYB shocks. Seeing some interesting reviews on them being not so great. What are your guys' thoughts? A shock is a shock is a shock right? Also can you check with Mr. Joe on the fact that I have slight groves on the spindle, good news? Bad news? Should I be concerned?
Thank Ric0000! I Still haven't spend my 10.00 winnings yet! Where have you guys been? No new videos?
So I ordered the same kit was an easy bolt on kit to say the least. I had no real install issues. However it’s been installed for about a year now and though I haven’t driven it I can’t comment on the performance yet.
My neighborhood mechanic who I respect states that they are installed incorrectly saying the caliper should sit on the back of the rotor. Can you ask Joe if that’s actually the case? Please and thank you. Name used to be (Clout Tube)
ah HA! I remember you, hope you are doing well! I did ask Joe about this, and he said this is the correct way to install the system. He went on to explain that there could be certain clearance issues with tierods etc.. if it was designed to be a rear seated caliper. there are some physics involved in placing the caliper infront or behind the axel center line, but the bottom line is to have it secured to a meaty knuckle to absorbe the stopping force. However in the case of this retrofit we did not have an option to place it anywhere else.
@@ric0000 Thank you. If possible would you mind sending Joe my email address. It's my first and last at gmail- or maybe his? Thanks man I hope you and yours are well.
what is the brand break system you went with?and by the way you violated the wheel bearing .. lol
uhm... SSBC - Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation. Yes, Joe got a little saucy with that bearing lol!
awesome videos by the way!
My 68 Newport has a factory option called the hp option it has high flow headers a 383 with a 4 berel
Would be nice to see a video if the brakes are good enough to lock up the wheels.
oh I forgot to ask....are the bolts left handed thread on the drivers side on the new rotor? You know all the old Chryslers have that.
Moparman67 No, the new rotor has RH threads. And I converted the left rear axle also before installing into the car
Ric, how can i get in touch with you. I have a 72 barracuda in need of restoration.
I didn't see a vacuum booster on the firewall. Are these power disc or do I need to add the proportion valve if I add the vacuum booster
Do you have to change the brake master cylinder?
Nope, if you want, you can add a proportioning valve for greater tune-ability to the system and grant better breaking performance, but it’s not necessary
Too far. Cleveland Ohio. I found Joe on the cbody Mopars Facebook site. Lots of good advice on there!
Is there no need for a portioning valve?
Excellent question. Outside of the SSBC break kit, Joe is using a stock break set up. There is no need for an aftermarket proportioning valve. Having said that, a proportioning valve would add tune-ability to the system and grant better breaking performance, but it’s not necessary. I will say that you want to ensure your engine is producing a healthy vacuum so that the break booster can squeeze these bad boys enough to get hard stopping power.
Do you know where I could find a disc break. conversion for a 65 imperial I looked every where on line I can't find anything.
unfortunately i don't see that SSBC makes one for a 1965 Imp.
67 & 68 Imperial have standard. disc brakes you could put on that car.
How much for Joe to install this for my C body. I have a 67 300 convertible. :)
Moparman67 where do you live?
Got to bleed them
Little greasey lol 😂😂
since your new to mopar drum to disc conversion you should remind your viewers that this cheap conversion kit will cost more in the long run due to having to buy rotors and pads from certain places instead of right in your home town auto parts store. do your homework before you buy from these cheap knock off parts dealers. did you compare price and rotor to pad size for greater stopping ability.
We are choosing performance over price. Also, Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation (SSBC) is no “cheap knockoff”. Though you are entitled to your own opinion.
unless it's a daily driver which I doubt very much, I'm pretty sure the existing set will not see a pad change for a very long time
Ford rotors being squeezed by crappy GM calipers....AND... that GM caliper is mounted on a flat steel bracket. This is a very poor kit. There are readily available kits that use superior Mopar factory disc brake parts. Or you could simply find a 69 to 73 Chrysler C body donor car and pull all of the required components from it. It would cheaper than than this kit, by far, too.
Which kits are you suggesting? I am thinking about a disc conversion on my 65 New Yorker
beautiful car. This video makes me want to get my 71 new yorker running.