D60 Front Brake Upgrade

[DWL]

Originally Posted by 83GMCK2500

DWL, I am really interested in building a set of these myself but my Dana 60 is a couple hundred miles away and fully assembled yet. I am not in a position to disassemble and take all the necessary measurements, but I am in a position to put some material into a vertical milling center. I would like to upgrade to this disc-over-hub arrangement as well. I would really appreciate the dimensions and from there I could model it and code it. Also, what diameter of wheels are required to clear your setup?

Sorry about not getting back sooner been busy with family.To answer your question no i dont have any plans or drawings for these brackets never was the idea to make and sell pieces.I made solely on manual machines and took measurements as i was cutting talk about time consuming!![my bad sorry about that] never thought i would get the response i did on the brackets other wise i would have done things a bit differently [cad drawings] maybe one day when i have brackets off truck ill do that . As far as wheels im using 20'' . Got the calipers,disks from local parts store and im also using willwood adjustable prop.Had too upsize my master to 2007 k3500 1.420 dia. piston as the 99 k3500 didnt have enough fluid displacment 1.250 dia. Truck would stop but couldnt keep pedal from going too the floor way better with newer m.c. Thanks again. Will have to try and get some more pics. up of my build on conversion thread.

[jimbug]

What a great upgrade! I will remember this when I go to do mine!
I have a 2007 dodge 2500 and was impressed by the size of the brakes on my first brake job!!
On a side note to others regarding the AAM 14 bolt I had one in my 72 burb and it worked fine w a vette disc/disc master and stock 3/4 ton discs on my d44 w/o needing a prop valve

[70custom20]

It's been a while since this thread has had any posts. Just curious if the brake upgrade has been completed and if so, how everything is working.

[truckeez]

Originally Posted by SADMAX

Im building a D60 Axle almost from scratch as they dont produce what I am looking for. Like you, I don't like the brakes origionally used on the D60. So I like your thread and progress. My idea is similar to yours in that I was using the factory 2003 Chevy 2500HD brakes since they are already installed on my truck. Since reading this thread I liked the size difference of the Dodge rotor only for one reason. I installed a tone ring on my hubs similar to what Danatrac did. My Chevy rotors have more room than the D60 rotors but it was tight. The dodge Rotors will give plenty of room to mount the sensors. Anyway here is my thoughts/issues with the brackets. Im not sold on using 5/16 plate for the brackets. Even the 3/8 is somewhat iffy IMO. I havent ruled it out yet just a concern as Im driving this on the road as much as the dirt. Also I am having issues with the Lug bolts. I found a Dorman Bolt you may want to look into the 610-215. It looks good in that the rotor holes are very snug to the bolt. Probably the best we can find that is already produced. It may need a couple thousandths taken off the shoulder area but I will see. First I need a lug nut to ensure it will work in my wheel. Good luck with getting this finished.

what size are the 2003 hd chevy rotors
I got some cool 16"s to run on my d60

Wish I could have run the 14" dodge rotors, cant have too much rotor.

[NastyBuzzard]

I am building my 1 ton crew cab and I am now to the point of upgrading the brakes on my dana 60. My original plan was to do like I did with my 1500 and upgrade to using H3 4 piston calipers which also gave me the rotor in hat deal to make brake changes easier. I then stumbled across your thread and I am in love with the 14.125 rotors and dual piston dodge calipers. I am currently running 17" 2500 dodge wheels so I imagine they would fit.

Can you give me some more information?

[Last_Paladin]

I think he works for Torq

https://torqmotorsports.com/product/...P9jFw_yDGvOOHg

[v30crewcab]

those look different than op brackets.

[Last_Paladin]

Originally Posted by v30crewcab

those look different than op brackets.

I was kidding.

[mcmlxix]

Originally Posted by Last_Paladin

I think he works for Torq

https://torqmotorsports.com/product/...P9jFw_yDGvOOHg

they stole my idea... I knew I should have filed a patent ….


Don't laugh but after a long grueling wait I finally got the Blazer back from the shop just a couple months ago...

[Last_Paladin]

Originally Posted by mcmlxix

they stole my idea... I knew I should have filed a patent ….


Don't laugh but after a long grueling wait I finally got the Blazer back from the shop just a couple months ago...

It's ok, I made brackets to put a set of Chevy brakes on a Ford HP60.

Now WFO Concepts makes them.

[Richard]

I would have purchased your brackets over the torq's if I could purchase them. The one piece design is much nicer than the welded design. Admire your desire, skill and tools to create what you need. Great job!

[Last_Paladin]

Originally Posted by Richard

I would have purchased your brackets over the torq's if I could purchase them. The one piece design is much nicer than the welded design. Admire your desire, skill and tools to create what you need. Great job!

Ditto.

I won't buy Torq's. They have a less than stellar rep.