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Dana 60 Front & Rear Disc Brake Questions

SC74

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I'm tearing down and cleaning up a set of 60's from a '79 F-250 to go under my bronco/buggy build. The disc/rotors and drums are all toast. I want to go with 4 wheel disc, but also would like to run a 15" wheel. I've heard of grinding on the caliper to allow room for the smaller wheel, but also have seen the smaller brackets that allow the 15" wheel. If I use a smaller bracket, what caliber does it use - single or dual piston?

On the rear, I was considering using one of the Dana 60 rear disc brake brackets from ebay that uses 1975 Cheby 3/4 ton Front calibers. I wonder if those will allow room for a 15" wheel?

Thanks for any help/advice.
Robert
 

welndmn

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The rear, should fit fine.
The front, it depends on what back spacing wheels you have.
If you run 3-2 inches, you can grind the caliper a little.
Running more and you grind ALOT.
On mine, I made a new bracket to hold the GM calipers, its clears easier, its a cheaper caliper, and IMO a better design then the stock ford calipers.
 
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