JBG '74 Disc Brake Conversion Kit

[JCoggin]

Hey folks,

Has anyone installed the drum to disc brake conversion kit offered by Jeff's Bronco Graveyard???I am looking at this kit and any opinions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

James

 

[Flash69]

I did and it was a great. Everything you need is in it.

 

[JCoggin]

Thanks!!!!Unless anyone else wants to chime in I guess I will go this route....

Thanks again,

JC

 

[krunchytaco]

I bought this kit and had some problems with the caliper mounting brackets!!
They were rubbing on the inside of my wheels due to the over sized or out of round bracket's...They sent me a new one twice before I got one that worked..Little frustrating having to pull it apart three times!
All in all, it worked out o.k. %)

 

[rustbucket]

I went that route with my '73, and it's the best mod I've made so far.

 

[nutter3]

I bought a "complete" kit from JBG. I told them I wanted all new SS hardlines, power brakes, and front disk conversion. It took me 4 months to get all the parts assembled. Granted I am not home alot so I couldn't check the packages as soon as they got to me. But it still took JBG 5 shipments (over the 4 months) to me to get me all the correct parts. Heres what was missing (and what I was not told when I purchased)
1. 1 spindle
2. 1 spindle seal kit
3. Both front hardlines (had to settle for steel hardlines, as they were out of stock on the SS)
4. Both front SS flex lines (on back order for months)
5. No instructions, except, remove old brake line, install new one.
6. Power assist mounting bracket was installed backwards
7. You have to cut up the inner fender to get the power brake setup to fit
8. No hardlines at all to go from master cylinder to the frame. (I had to have these made myself)
9. + they had 3 extra short pieces of hardline that were not used anywhere (This was just to add to my confusion)
10. Wrong brake shoes

So I was not too impressed with the customer service associated with this purchase. I thought that for over $1500 I would get more and better assistance.

This was about 2 years ago, maybe they have better service now, but this was my experience in the spring/summer of 2004.

 

[asabadin]

You can get the same kit on ebay from horsepower sales for much cheaper. I did this conversion and it works great!!!!

 

[TOFIC]

you can get the same parts off a 78/79 ford bronco or half ton and cost a lot less. May not look as good but save a whole bunch of money. Almost a true bolt on, the only problem is the tie rod mounting.
TOFIC

 

[Bronco Wild]

I bought the new discs from JBG and one friggin crumbled in my garage after mounting up...hardly any pressure. It was ultimate chinese junk...I know that most parts are made there but this was ridiculous. Sometimes you are better off to shop local.