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I spoke with Rich today and has figured out the prices for the disc brake conversion kit. It will be $850 an axle. That includes the modifed hubs and caliper mounting brakets. He does need a core back for the hubs. There will is a deposit required to cover the cost of the material, I think it was $100 per axle. He will only be doing this if he can get a minimum of four orders, in order to getter a better rate for the burn table. Remember this kit uses Ford F350 13" disc brakes on all four corners with dual piston calipers. The disc and calpiers are off the shelf and do not require any modifacations before being used. Call Rich Brandi at (610)275-5667 to ask any questions or to order the kit.
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WOW. I was thinking the $600-$1000 ballpark figure, which was pretty good, was for four not two.
I'm still gonna call and order though- I'll just grumble about the cost till I get to install them.
I call after lunch.
I just hope we get a fourth.
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It's a little steep, but I need brakes 'cause I don't have any right now.
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A fella still has to supply the calipers and/or rotors right?
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Spicer, that is correct. Rich only supplies the brackets and machined hubs. Mike.
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Shame he's not setting them up for 1 ton chevy calipers. They're a LOT less then the fords. I've been checking lately.
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so how many people are in on this?
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I tried calling Rich a few times yesterday, but I got no answer at his shop. My original plan was to get the 4 wheel set up, but my wife just got a lay-off notice from Prudential and the company I'm working for is supposed to announce "major changes" in the service department. I'm hoping to get all 4 but the job situation could limit me to only getting the front brakes. Gotta love big corporations, work hard for your lay-off. Mike.
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I haven't been able to get a hold of Rich, but I got a message into him today (Thurs.) I'm still going front and rear, regardless of the pain....I think it will be worth it in the end.
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I talked with Rich in depth today and I felt bad about groaning over the price. He is a very sincere guy and some :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: viewing this post told Rich people were talking all kinds $%it about him again, mostly about the price....well, the biggest whiner has been ME... AND I am unwavering when it comes to what I want: 4 wheel discs and I'm willing to pay for it
AND WAIT however long it takes..... and he's agreed to do it. Rich says he's still trying to pin some guys down, but the $850 isn't gonna change. This guy is such a decent man, he's even willing to give any of us the drawings and specs to see if we could do it cheaper. I say, HELL NO. So if you're the lurker reading this post, instead of causing your friend greif- why don't you tell him "the guys on The Zone say he's a good dude" and if you can't, PLEASE don't stir up anymore . :)
I encourage anyone on the fence to call Rich and speak to him in person. He won't try to sell you anything, but after talking to him, you'll be sold.
