bmsmalley
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Is there a rear disc brake kit for the 8.25? If so who has the best bang for the buck?
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Disc Brake Conversion
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O-Gauge Steamer
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- Colorado Springs, Colorado
Re: Disc Brake Converson
Libbies come with the 8.25 rear and they have disc brakes. It is on my list to put in a set of those as they should, I'm thinking, bolt in. The "problem" with ZJ brakes is that you have to rework the backing plate just to get them on.
I figure, why fight it when other parts are available...
Libbies come with the 8.25 rear and they have disc brakes. It is on my list to put in a set of those as they should, I'm thinking, bolt in. The "problem" with ZJ brakes is that you have to rework the backing plate just to get them on.
I figure, why fight it when other parts are available...
rweaver138
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- Brooklyn, CT
Re: Disc Brake Converson
It isn't really that hard to rework the backing plates. A few minutes with a dremel or something of the like makes quick work of it.
Also, do a search on this, this has been covered many many times with numerous write-ups. The information your looking for is out there.
It isn't really that hard to rework the backing plates. A few minutes with a dremel or something of the like makes quick work of it.
Also, do a search on this, this has been covered many many times with numerous write-ups. The information your looking for is out there.
yossarian19
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- Grass Valley, CA
Re: Disc Brake Converson
http://shop.savvyoffroad.com/product.sc?productId=69&categoryId=15
Bolts in.
You can do it cheaper if you don't count your time involved, but I don't know of anyone selling a bolt-in kit that is that complete for a lower price.
http://shop.savvyoffroad.com/product.sc?productId=69&categoryId=15
Bolts in.
You can do it cheaper if you don't count your time involved, but I don't know of anyone selling a bolt-in kit that is that complete for a lower price.
gunselman
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- Indianapolis
Re: Disc Brake Converson
I did the ZJ dana 35 disc swap. It was not horrible to do. If you live in an area with rust be prepared to bend new lines yourself. both of my hard lines broke on my axle. If you are willing to swap to a new brake system then the modifications to the ZJ backing plates shouldn't scare you at all.
I did the ZJ dana 35 disc swap. It was not horrible to do. If you live in an area with rust be prepared to bend new lines yourself. both of my hard lines broke on my axle. If you are willing to swap to a new brake system then the modifications to the ZJ backing plates shouldn't scare you at all.
souske
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- The land of competition
Re: Disc Brake Converson
Wow, for that kind of money, i could fly out to someones house and do the conversion for them:greensmok
Wow, for that kind of money, i could fly out to someones house and do the conversion for them:greensmok
JrTxJ
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- Canton, MA
Re: Disc Brake Converson
http://rustysoffroad.com/product/D35DISC.html
http://www.acmejeepparts.com/produc...utm_medium=compshop&utm_source=googlemerchant
The cables you need are DBC-05 for 96 and down (same both sides) DBC-06 + DBC-07 left & right for 97-01. Call them up and you can custom order those if they don't already list them on their sites.
I just installed that kit on my 99 chry 8.25. All new calipers, backing plates, banjo bolts, hoses, etc...great kit!
http://rustysoffroad.com/product/D35DISC.html
http://www.acmejeepparts.com/produc...utm_medium=compshop&utm_source=googlemerchant
The cables you need are DBC-05 for 96 and down (same both sides) DBC-06 + DBC-07 left & right for 97-01. Call them up and you can custom order those if they don't already list them on their sites.
I just installed that kit on my 99 chry 8.25. All new calipers, backing plates, banjo bolts, hoses, etc...great kit!
Dundy
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- Taunton, MA
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- Patterson, Ca
Re: Disc Brake Converson
Half price weekend at pick n pull+$90=explorer 8.8 with disc brakes complete. Leaves almost enough left over to regear both axles.
Half price weekend at pick n pull+$90=explorer 8.8 with disc brakes complete. Leaves almost enough left over to regear both axles.
xcm
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- Southern Oregon
Re: Disc Brake Converson
$700 for disc's? LOL.
$700 for disc's? LOL.
Fastdemise
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- Beaverton, OR
Re: Disc Brake Converson
ZJ disc brakes are about as easy as it gets. Liberty are getting more common as more crash them ^_^ but I installed the ZJ's on mine. Just used the calipers for cores to grab new ones cheap.
My little write up 2 years ago when I did it. Hope it helps
http://naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=989827
ZJ disc brakes are about as easy as it gets. Liberty are getting more common as more crash them ^_^ but I installed the ZJ's on mine. Just used the calipers for cores to grab new ones cheap.
My little write up 2 years ago when I did it. Hope it helps
http://naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=989827
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- Minneapolis, MN
Re: Disc Brake Converson
The junkyard. $50 for Liberty 8.25 caliper brackets, calipers, rotors, and e-brake cables. Trade in the used calipers for rebuilts and buy new rotors.
The junkyard. $50 for Liberty 8.25 caliper brackets, calipers, rotors, and e-brake cables. Trade in the used calipers for rebuilts and buy new rotors.
O-Gauge Steamer
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- Colorado Springs, Colorado
Re: Disc Brake Converson
^^^And it will bolt in. The Libby e-brake cables will run to the XJ splitter and also bolt in. Why cut on a backing plate when there is bolt on alternatives...
^^^And it will bolt in. The Libby e-brake cables will run to the XJ splitter and also bolt in. Why cut on a backing plate when there is bolt on alternatives...
Frank Z
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- Colorado Springs
Re: Disc Brake Converson
Availability.
Ive 'seen maybe 3-4 Liberties in the past year at the 2 local pull and pay. They've all been really picked over.
Yes they are great choice if you get to it before everyone else does.
Availability.
Ive 'seen maybe 3-4 Liberties in the past year at the 2 local pull and pay. They've all been really picked over.
Yes they are great choice if you get to it before everyone else does.
garr
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- Nassau County NY
Re: Disc Brake Converson
I purchased a sanding drum kit for $20 on amazon, The backing plates opened up to size in about 5 minutes each.
I purchased a sanding drum kit for $20 on amazon, The backing plates opened up to size in about 5 minutes each.
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- Hammertown, USA
Re: Disc Brake Converson
You have to keep in mind that Savvy kits use only top shelf components.. not the cheapest they can get crap.
I can assure you there isn't a lot of profit in that price, and that you can't put together a better functioning kit without exactly duplicating what is there.
You have to keep in mind that Savvy kits use only top shelf components.. not the cheapest they can get crap.
I can assure you there isn't a lot of profit in that price, and that you can't put together a better functioning kit without exactly duplicating what is there.
boostamante
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- los angeles california
JrTxJ
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- Canton, MA
csprute
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- Twin Cities MN
Re: Disc Brake Converson
I just did the G2 disc brake kit from 4wd.com for under $500. Every thing was labeled L or R & had SS hoses. Went really smooth.
I just did the G2 disc brake kit from 4wd.com for under $500. Every thing was labeled L or R & had SS hoses. Went really smooth.
jbmoose
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- Alburtis, PA
Re: Disc Brake Converson
I used junkyard '98 ZJ backing plates and caliper brackets-$15, rebuilt the calipers myself-$18, new park drum hardware kit and shoes-$40, EBC green 6000 pads-$60, (2) new rear hoses-$50, PowerSlot rotors-$155, (10) ZJ rear wheel studs-$25, (2) new Timken wheel bearings-$60.......Totals out to about $430, but it's exactly the way I want it. I also included new bearings (why the hell not, you're already there) and the ZJ wheel studs are longer. I don't seem to notice too many people mentioning that part. Discs are thicker than the drum housing, and running Moabs with 33's, I was only getting 4-5 threads on the XJ wheel studs. Better safe than broke.
I used junkyard '98 ZJ backing plates and caliper brackets-$15, rebuilt the calipers myself-$18, new park drum hardware kit and shoes-$40, EBC green 6000 pads-$60, (2) new rear hoses-$50, PowerSlot rotors-$155, (10) ZJ rear wheel studs-$25, (2) new Timken wheel bearings-$60.......Totals out to about $430, but it's exactly the way I want it. I also included new bearings (why the hell not, you're already there) and the ZJ wheel studs are longer. I don't seem to notice too many people mentioning that part. Discs are thicker than the drum housing, and running Moabs with 33's, I was only getting 4-5 threads on the XJ wheel studs. Better safe than broke.
