When did disc brakes replace drum brakes in cars?

When did disc brakes replace drum brakes in cars?

History. This spelled the beginning of the crossover of drum brakes to disc brakes in passenger cars. From the 1960s to the 1980s, disc brakes gradually replaced drum brakes on the front wheels of cars. Now practically all cars use disc brakes on the front wheels, and many use disc brakes on all four wheels.

Is there a front disc brake conversion kit?

There are two types of front-disc brake-conversion kits: Those that require you to change the spindle and those that don’t. Changing the spindle is a job in of itself, so this project will cover the steps required for installing a kit that doesn’t require changing the front spindles.

How can I get my front drum brakes to work?

Loosening the brake line inlet at the back of the wheel where it connects with the wheel cylinder or where that line connects to the steel hard line can help in releasing pressure against the brake drums from the shoes. Remove the four bolts securing the backing plate to the steering knuckle/spindle assembly.

What kind of disc brakes does a 1965 Mopar have?

The 1962 to 1965 Mopars came with either manual or power four-wheel drum brakes, but some later Mopars make great donor cars for a factory-style disc brake upgrade. We’re going to shed some light here on this upgrade and give you some pointers on what worked for us on our 1965 B-Body Mopar.

How to convert your old front drum brakes to newer disc brakes?

How to Convert Your Old Front Drum Brakes to Newer Disc Brakes 1. Park the car on a flat and level surface like that of your garage. Block the rear wheels and loosen the front lug… 2. Place the jack stands under the frame on both sides of the car behind the front wheels and carefully lower the

Do you need bigger reservoir for 4 wheel disc brakes?

If you are running 4 wheel drum brakes it doesn’t matter. If you are running front disc brakes and rear drum brakes then you need to use the larger reservoir for the discs, if in fact your master has a larger reservoir, which usually is in the front. If you are running 4 wheel drum brakes it doesn’t matter. Click to expand…

What’s the difference between front and rear brake pads?

Front and rear brake pads may appear similar, but they are very different. On most vehicles, the front brakes apply the most pressure during braking. This requires the front pads to be larger than the rear pads, but even with their larger size, the front pads normally wear out quicker than the rear.

Can a Camaro Charger be upgraded to disc brakes?

The exact procedure to complete this upgrade will depend on what car you have (Camaro, Firebird, Charger, Challenger, Mustang, Comet, etc.) and its year of manufacture. The basic procedure for any car that came from the factory with front drum brakes without replacing the front spindles is as follows.