Re: Front disc brakes for 1941-47 Clippers

Posted by jfrom@kanter On 2013/4/23 12:20:34

Hey Guys,

I don't know if this will help anyone but, I went out and weighed the parts to our disc brake conversion kit compared to the stock drum setup. The drum(composite 2 piece) and back plate fully dressed was roughly 31 lbs(one side) and the rotor, pads, caliper , and brackets were roughly 40lbs(one side). So if weight loss is what you are trying to achieve this is not going to help. But from a safety upgrade point of view it is a good one.

Our kit can be used with your original BTV but keep in mind that as disc pads wear, more fluid will have to be added to the system to make up for the increased volume of fluid displaced by the calipers. You may want to consider adding a remote reservoir to your system or upgrading to a tandem cylinder master cylinder.

Secondly if you stay with a BTV you may need to install a residual valve to the brake system.

I hope this information help. If not ask away and we will try to help.

Thanks
James From
Kanter Auto Products