2nd gen cummins rear brake upgrade

This kit contains all the parts you need to convert your 1998 - 2001 Dodge 1500 truck with automatic or manual transmission from drum to disc brakes.  Manufactured from quality materials, these rear conversion kits are designed to bolt directly onto your stock axle and provide you with the performance and durability you expect from a modern brake system. Please consult the wheel fitment diagram to confirm clearances and contact our customer service/technical support at 1-716-775-6700 with any questions.

KIT FEATURES:

• Single piston cast iron calipers with built in parking brakes
• Calipers come with a Zinc plated finish for corrosion resistance
• Semi-metallic brake pads- D347
• Stainless steel shim washers to center the caliper assembly
• Two 11.4” diameter heavy duty vented rotors
• Includes e-coated Mounting brackets
• Stainless steel spacers
• Hardware with parking brake cable adapters
• DOT Flex Hoses, axle shims, and new hard lines
• Fits on stock rear axles
• Simple instructions for bolt-on installation with All hardware included
• Optional rotor upgrades (slotted, cross-drilled, plated) available
• Optional Caliper powder coat colors available (Red, Black)
  
  

Product Description

Get up to 30% more braking power from your truck by installing this SSBC rear disc brake conversion kit. This kit is designed to bolt directly onto 1998 - 2001 Dodge Ram trucks with automatic or manual transmission.  This is a huge improvement over stock drums. You'll get better performance with a factory look.

The upgraded calipers give modern braking capability in a compact design.  Premium quality calipers are zinc-coated for ultimate corrosion resistance.  Each caliper has a chrome steel piston with a large diameter piston bore.  Included is a built-in internal parking brake sealed off from the elements. 

Calipers and adapters allow you to re-use your factory parking brake cable, and stainless steel shim washers align the caliper over the rotor.  Kit includes DOT flex hoses and new hard lines.  All brackets are e-coated for long life rust prevention.  11.4 inch diameter vented rotors provide maximum durability.  Easy to read instructions make this kit one of the best on the market!

Disc brake kit will work with most 15” rims and spare tires. Please consult the wheel fitment diagram to confirm clearances. For additional information, please contact SSBC customer service.

SSBC-USA designs and manufactures high-quality brake components and systems for a wide range of vehicles.  Kits come complete and are designed for simple bolt-on installation.  SSBC aftermarket products provide improved stopping power and fit into stock rims while maintaining the original look and appearance.  No modifications required.

It depends on what your trying to do I guess....

The 2nd gen and 3rd gen axles are a bit wide (70+"). Fine for a 2nd or 3rd gen dodge, but about 5" wider than a 1st gen dodge ( or 1st gen cummins truck or whatever ) or early GM trucks.

Dodge didn't have factory rear disc brakes till 2001.5 ( on the 3/4+ ton truck ) and can be found in D60, D70, and D80 versions.

GM had a AAM/14-bolt axle in approx 2003 that used regular 3-bearing 14-bolt gears and carriers. It is approx 67" wide and has factory disc brakes with an internal drum parking brake.

Upgrades for old style kingpin D60 front axles are limited. I have been meaning to tackle a larger disc conversion on my truck but my Willys project has been taking up a lot of my time

Hydroboost is an option to provide more force ( generally ) but you are basically just working the stock brakes harder, not making them more efficient.

The larger rear drum thing is an option, but boy are those part HEAVY.

You can retrofit larger brake cylinders in early dodge trucks. Fairly common I think.

I have not had the best luck with eldorado style calipers over the years. The e-brake never tends to work right IMOO.

A transfer case mounted parking brake is an interesting option for earlier trucks with something like a np205 transfer case. This eliminates the need for a parking brake at the wheel.

Lots of options. I know I need to do something on my dodge, its TERRIBLE!

Metcalf said:

Nope, not going to spend any money on the drums. At this point I would probably have to redo them anyways. I will take that money into a later disc brake 14-bolt rear axle.

70"+. I think the 94-02 axles are 71-72" wide if I remember right.

My dodge D60 front is only 67.5" wide. I think a 14-bolt is the perfect match at 67" wide. The factory D70 rear I have is only about 65" wide. That difference front to rear is annoying.

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