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Drum to Disc Brake conversion

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by youngwade, Jul 27, 2005.

  1. Jul 27, 2005
    youngwade

    youngwade New Member

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    I have a 1971 CJ5 and would like to convert all the drum brakes to disc. The problem is the new master cylinder is designed to mount on the firewall. My original master cylinder is mounted on the frame.

    Does anyone have any ideas what could be done?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    youngwade, Jul 27, 2005
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  2. Jul 27, 2005
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    Tulsa, OK
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    Boyink, Jul 27, 2005
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  3. Jul 29, 2005
    John O

    John O Member

    Tewksbury MA
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    Herm the overdrive makes brackets to install modern MCs at the frame level. I swapped out both my 5 and pickup.
     
    John O, Jul 29, 2005
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  4. Aug 6, 2005
    davet

    davet Member

    Andover, MN
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    I have a 56 that I converted to 4whl discs and used the original master cylinder. You have to go into the master cylinder and remove the restrictor (small dished piece with holes in it) in order to get the calipers to release when letting off the brake. I've had them on now for many years with no problems.
     
    davet, Aug 6, 2005
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