Disc Brakes

[jkwedge]

Would a 70 challenger with the A33 axle package have front disc brakes

 

[Xcudame]

Only if it was a separate option. Fender tag and/or build sheet would show for sure.

 

[EV2RTSE]

Agree, looks like disc brakes were part of the A32 and A34 axle packages but not A33.
https://www.hamtramck-historical.co...DealershipDataBook/1970/70_Challenger0024.jpg

 

[tonysrt]

And if it doesn't have them I would definitely recommend putting them on because of the amount of traffic and every other car having them and having to make a panic stop you'll definitely appreciate having Discs. Here in NY a slight hill on a parkway and everybody is stopped on the other side that you didn't see till too late.

 

[brotow]

If anyone is looking for a stock front disk brake setup I have a complete set from a 1974 Challenger available.

 

[jkwedge]

So what year can I get the brakes from? Is it just 70 specific?

 

[Xcudame]

70 and 71 will fit for sure. 72 is a transition year if my memory still is accurate. Rock auto has parts and some are actually rebuilt with factory numbers, but most are Chinese knock offs.

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If you don't care about factory original, there are numerous after market kits that will bolt onto your spindles. Disc brakes are definitely better on the front in my opinion as they force the tire and wheel into the pavement and have much less fade resistance, especially when warm.

The Californian Highway Patrol started experimenting with disc brakes in 1964 and bought 500 cars with disc brakes in 1965. So I figure there's a good reason for disc brakes if the CHP spent time and money on them.

 

[jkwedge]

Thanks. I would like to get everything for the factory setup.

 

[Katfish]

Great info here, followed the recipe to upgrade my drums to the 12" discs

https://www.allpar.com/d3/history/mopar/brakes/disc-main.html

 

[Xcudame]

My 70 Challenger had drum brakes which I converted to 73 disc brakes because I had the parts. My 71 Barracuda has factory 71 disc brakes. If I had the options available now, I'd go with any 11" to 12" disc brakes. I have a kit to mount disc brakes on the back of my 71 Barracuda, but I can tell you from owning a 98 Dakota with rear drums, the rear brakes don't do a lot for braking as I only replaced the shoes two years ago!