Rusty's Offroad rear disk brake conversion?
09-04-2011, 10:30 AM
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Rusty's Offroad rear disk brake conversion?
I was wondering if anyone has ever done this conversion and if so what brake pads do they use so i know what to order when replacing.
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09-05-2011, 11:11 PM
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Yeah, find yourself a 94-98 Grand cherokee and rob the rear brake setup off it. Its almost a direct bolt on and cheaper to boot!
There is a nice how-to in the xj tech section.
edit: The Rusty's Kit looks exactly like the grand cherokee stuff, I wouldn't be surprised if it actually is grand cherokee parts.
There is a nice how-to in the xj tech section.
edit: The Rusty's Kit looks exactly like the grand cherokee stuff, I wouldn't be surprised if it actually is grand cherokee parts.
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09-05-2011, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by paul lotta
I never have butt I want to were did you get yours an how much?
09-05-2011, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Veeb0rg
Yeah, find yourself a 94-98 Grand cherokee and rob the rear brake setup off it. Its almost a direct bolt on and cheaper to boot!
There is a nice how-to in the xj tech section.
There is a nice how-to in the xj tech section.
09-05-2011, 11:38 PM
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The only part that's not a direct bolt on, is if you have an 8.25 axle, you have to open the axle tube opening on the backing plate up a tiny bit. Everything else is directly bolted on. A d35 rear should be a direct bolt on with no mods needed.
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09-05-2011, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Veeb0rg
The only part that's not a direct bolt on, is if you have an 8.25 axle, you have to open the axle tube opening on the backing plate up a tiny bit. Everything else is directly bolted on. A d35 rear should be a direct bolt on with no mods needed.
09-06-2011, 07:00 AM
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Knock out the caliper bracket mounting studs and lug studs of the donor vehicle while you're at it. You'll then have them to use on your rig. Put a nut on the threads at the tip of the bolt and give 'em a whack with a hammer to remove them.
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I have the terraflex disks in the back... good improvement over stock. think it was like 500$? only bad thing is you have to buy the pads directly from them 
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I have the terraflex disks in the back... good improvement over stock. think it was like 500$? only bad thing is you have to buy the pads directly from them
09-06-2011, 12:00 PM
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dont know much about the conversion, so...would this set up ^ also work on a D44?
09-06-2011, 12:18 PM
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If you have a pick n pull near you the conversion is dirt cheap.
Probably well under $200 to do it. How much is Rusty's charging for it?
Probably well under $200 to do it. How much is Rusty's charging for it?
09-06-2011, 01:00 PM
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http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...rDiscsOnXJ.htm
According to their website, about $500