I did the conversion many years ago and used a kit from Stainless Steel Brakes. They have since gone out of business but I see they are back again. Installation back the required that I turn the axle hub down to fit in the rotor hat. I ended up cutting and welding the parking brake cable bracket to the axle tube to get it into a position that it would work. Only real benefit I have noted is that they work better than the drum in reverse. Otherwise I don’t notice any better braking.

 

This is a deju vu moment......I remember a near identical post, within about the last month or so, with this same scenario.

 

I searched. Found similar. But the threads got too confusing.
Was looking for any guides/kits. And trying to keep it simple.

 

Bit on the expensive side but you know it'll work.

AMC 20 Disc Brake Conversion Kit With Parking Brake, 1976-1986 Willys

Rear disc brake kit for the 1976-1986 AMC 20 for the 2 piece or 1 piece axle. Brake kit includes: CNC cut brackets, grade 8 fasteners, short cable extension (connects park brake cable), stainless brake lines, and new 11 9/16″ vented rotors & new (not rebuilt) calipers with a parking brake. Fits...

thejeepsterman.com

 

Thanks.
wonder if it’s really worth the cost.

 

Handle? CJs didn't have hand actuated e-brakes. Maybe you mean pedal

 

Release handle maybe.

 

Seems like a lot of effort and expense just to be changing pads instead of shoes. How often do you think you'll be changing them? Drums may seem intimidating when it comes to maintenance, but they really aren't that bad.

You also have to be sure that the master cylinder and proportioning valve are suited for rear disc.

 

I 100% agree about the effort.
But this is not for me. This is for my son who will eventually be the owner of this jeep.
I personally have no problem changing drum brakes. Although of course its a pain compared to disc.

I figure the master cylinder and proportioning valve would be part of a kit.

 

Well, we don't work on our jeeps to save money.....

I'm in the middle of a drum to disk swap. I'm using Maxima disk calipers.

My E-Brake paddle has bee gone for many years. It was in the way of my roll cage.

I picked up a hand e-brake from the junk yard a few years ago.
I just need to figure out where I want to mount it.

Stock CJ routing has the primary cable running along the drivers side.
I want to mount my e-brake handle close to the center console which impacts the brake line split.

I'm heading out of town in the morning and won't be bac for about 3 weeks. But it will give me time to do homework.

 

RHD CJs had a handle. Parts manual diagrams are too rough to tell whats going on, but maybe you can find some pics on foreign auction sites

 

Get a handle that mounts horizontal under the dash, like old school vehicles had back in the 1940's.

Lokar makes one similar for hot rods, you could probably install to an old Jeep.

 

My next project on the CJ7 is going to be converting the rear drum brakes to disc brakes.
Also currently there is no E brake. I want to add that in as well at the same time.
When i say no E-brake i mean nothing.
I have the handle somewhere in my shed. But currently there is no handle and no cables at all for it installed. Nothing.

I have the AMC 20 Axle in the rear.

Doing this for future ease of changing pads. Not necessarily for better braking. Also definitely need an E brake.

Does anyone have any good links or sources they can share on this kind of project?

i put an explorer 8.8 rear that comes with large disc brakes. unbelievable difference and almost went thru windshield when first used. i pull a boat with my1986 CJ7 and stock ones were scary. i did a frame up restore on it after 200k miles and bought new.

 

I plan on doing this in the relatively soon. I am going to investigate dodge 1500's and Samurai's that both have 5 0n 5 1/2 for the calipers. Hopefully one of the calipers will fit on the Moser 1 piece axles I have.

I'm not sure what either use for E-brakes. Once they are on the axle, I'll just fab up a plate to hold them.

 

I plan on doing this in the relatively soon. I am going to investigate dodge 1500's and Samurai's that both have 5 0n 5 1/2 for the calipers. Hopefully one of the calipers will fit on the Moser 1 piece axles I have.

I'm not sure what either use for E-brakes. Once they are on the axle, I'll just fab up a plate to hold them.

It’s not just Samuri’s that have the 5X5.5.
Chevy Trackers and Suzuki Sidekicks (not sure if they went stateside) will also fit.
Also lots of Fords with that bolt pattern.

 

I think the old Isuzu Troopers were 5 on 5.5 as well, at least some with disc brakes.