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turbo dakota
Dodge Dakota
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8/15/2004
23:35:23
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 Subject: brake upgrade for 1st gen?
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hey everyone,please help me if you can.i have a shelby dakota that im desperatly looking for a front brake upgrade,ive heard of viper calipers,wilwood calipers,diff rotors.can anyone point in the right direction?thanks alot everyone
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b1llyw
GenII
8/16/2004
12:05:22
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I converted my '95 over to 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern, so I'm running the same parts you are now.
I have all Raybestos stuff on my truck, including their Super Stop pads. The braking is awesome, better than on my newer trucks. Here are the part numbers I used for the front:
Raybestos Rotors – 7987, you’ll need two of course
Raybestos Brake Pads – SSD529, order one set
Use Raybestos rear stuff also, although your major improvement will come from doing the fronts. Also see if your brake hoses are in good shape. If they're not, it will definitely contribute to poor braking.
Bill White - KRC Performance
'95 CC 4x2 - 408, 5-speed, 8 3/4
'04 Liberty, 4x4, 3.7, 5-speed, LSD
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turbo dakota
Dodge Dakota
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8/17/2004
00:17:38
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thanks bill!im looking to go to a larger caliper if possible,wilwood,or viper.not real concerned with the rotors,just calipers,but ill take rotors too!im looking to really stop my w8 header turbocharged shelby dakota! looking to drive it a bit,and want the extra stopping power.thanks for the info,ill definintly hang on to that.bill do you work at krc?ive been trying to get a hold of them for a while to ask a question.
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b1llyw
GenII
8/17/2004
06:32:44
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I'm a co-owner of KRC. :)
I don't know how much power your turbo truck makes but my 408 is no slouch. While I can understand your wish for larger calipers, they're not a necessity to better braking. Are you anywhere near CT? You're welcome to take my club cab for a spin.
Bill White - KRC Performance
'95 CC 4x2 - 408, 5-speed, 8 3/4
'04 Liberty, 4x4, 3.7, 5-speed, LSD
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turbo dakota
Dodge Dakota
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8/17/2004
22:51:58
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thats probably a good point,i am quite sure that cc is no slouch!if i wasnt in texas id come over just to take a ride!lol! i guess i can upgrade the pads and rotors,with a rear conversion kit.do you work at krc?i just ordered my adapter bracket for my accesories on my w8 motor.talked to marty,man what a great guy!he actually took the time to talk to me,even when my order wasnt that big!thanks for all the part numbers,thats a big help!should i upgrade to slotted or drilled rotors?
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b1llyw
GenII
8/17/2004
23:13:45
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I couldn't find slotted or drilled, the Raybestos seem to work real well. Marty and I own KRC. He is a good guy. I was a customer before I came into the business. I hope we can continue to help you out.
BTW, I got the Raybestos stuff from rockauto.com, awesome prices.
Bill White - KRC Performance
'95 CC 4x2 - 408, 5-speed, 8 3/4
'04 Liberty, 4x4, 3.7, 5-speed, LSD
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