Has anyone used or know anyone that has used this kit?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RSD-ZDCRD01/

Seems like it comes with all the brackets that are needed, but I am not 100% sure since I haven't done my conversion yet

Install Instructions:

http://www.getdiscbrakes.com/Instructions/zdcrd01.pdf

 

If that kit is for a big bearing Ford then it's same one I used on my Moser 9" housing. I haven't driven it yet, but it seems like it's going to work.

I modified the brackets that hold the axle bearings in. My bearings were about 1/8" wider than the bore depth, so I machined a 1/8" deep counter bore in each bracket.

They supply 3 sets of 8 spacers that are used to set-up the caliper to the rotor. I didn't like the idea of 4 spacers on each side, so I machined 2 solid spacers instead.

The rotors didn't fit on my wheel studs because my wheel studs are 5/8". I took them to work and opened up each hole. At this piont the rotor will now fit over the wheel studs, but won't fit on the snout of the axle. I took it back to work and machined that hole to fit properly. It's a good thing I'm a machinist.

The problems I ran into are probably because my axles are pretty beefy. (35 spline)

 

That's also very similar to my rear disk conversion using 99 Jimmy rotors and aluminum PBR calipers.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/brak...ferential.html

Mine however has no provision for a park brake since I don't need them on a race car.

 

That was very similar. Nice job.

I did try the Ford Racing kit for big bearing housing ends. It has non-vented rotors and an internal parking brake. Everything fit just fine, but I had no room for a wrench to tighten the retaining bolts. I would have to have a hole drilled into the axle flange and use a socket, extention, and ratchet.

 

I just saw these kits. I'm surprised there isn't a lot more talk about them. The price sure is right.

http://www.getdiscbrakes.com/partfin...sions&cat=1239

 

i bought a whole rearend from an '02 Z28 convertible with 70,000 miles on it that has 3.42 gears, factory locker, and dic brakes for $300, and the guy included the torque arm and lower control arms...

so i don't really know if the prices for these kits are cheap or not..

 

They look like great kits, but you could get what you need out of a newer car.
I'm currently overhauling my third gen and the cost to rebuild and convert to disc isn't reasonable.

 

I too am interested in those kits. I only found one review on them (on an El Camino).

My car is a daily driver, not a race car, so I prefer cheaper versus all out race quality.