3A brake upgrade

redcj3a · 04-09-2010, 12:02 AM

Since I enjoy reading about all of your projects, I thought I would share the project I have been working on most of the winter. I have been working to upgrade my Willys to disc brakes. The front was all bolt on parts. The rear, shown in the photo was a little more work for me. This picture shows one side as it sits today. I just need to run a short section of brake line from the junction on top of the pumpkin to the end of the flex hose you see in the picture. Reattach the springs, the u-joint, a brake line and bleed the system. Maybe a prayer and then see how it all works.

John

Hope Springs Hauler · 04-09-2010, 12:31 AM

I'll start for you.

"Dear God, we praise you for one less cursed drum brake system in this world......"

Lookin' clean.

Redriverranger · 04-09-2010, 08:59 PM

Hey, that looks great John. Should be a nice upgrade for you when you complete it.

redcj3a · 04-09-2010, 10:06 PM

Thanks for the comments guys.

With 60 horsepower of engine, I need all the braking I can get. :)

04-09-2010, 12:02 AM	#1
redcj3a Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Middletown Posts: 118	3A brake upgrade Since I enjoy reading about all of your projects, I thought I would share the project I have been working on most of the winter. I have been working to upgrade my Willys to disc brakes. The front was all bolt on parts. The rear, shown in the photo was a little more work for me. This picture shows one side as it sits today. I just need to run a short section of brake line from the junction on top of the pumpkin to the end of the flex hose you see in the picture. Reattach the springs, the u-joint, a brake line and bleed the system. Maybe a prayer and then see how it all works. John Attached Thumbnails __________________ 1950 CJ3A. Oddfire 225 V6, T-86 transmission, Dana 18 transfer case, 4 wheel disc brakes, locked front and rear. Manual saginaw steering. Warn winch, 9,000#.

04-09-2010, 12:31 AM	#2
Hope Springs Hauler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 431 Images: 16	I'll start for you. "Dear God, we praise you for one less cursed drum brake system in this world......" Lookin' clean. __________________ 1988 Suzuki Samurai on propane FJ 40 axles (4.10) 5.14 tcase 36" TSL SX

04-09-2010, 08:59 PM	#3
Redriverranger White ranger guy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Red river gorge,ky Posts: 274	Hey, that looks great John. Should be a nice upgrade for you when you complete it. __________________ 91 Ranger ext cab, 60, 14 bolt, 4:88's, 39.5's, doubler, lot's of character

04-09-2010, 10:06 PM	#4
redcj3a Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Middletown Posts: 118	Thanks for the comments guys. With 60 horsepower of engine, I need all the braking I can get. :) __________________ 1950 CJ3A. Oddfire 225 V6, T-86 transmission, Dana 18 transfer case, 4 wheel disc brakes, locked front and rear. Manual saginaw steering. Warn winch, 9,000#.