[Schurkey]

Originally Posted by grivera

Is there a disc brake conversion that fits over the factory axle hub and requires no modifications to the axle flanges/hubs? Also, do they cause a track width change?

This is for an 8.5 10 bolt rear with Moser axles.

What brakes do you have now? Typical 9.5" drums from an older compact/intermediate axle?

If so, consider merely upgrading to the 11.x drums from a newer intermediate like a 73--77, or a full-size car.

You get better, stronger brakes than what you have now, retain the park brake, zero issues with wheel compatibility, and they practically give away the parts at the Treasure Yard.

Verify or replace the springs and adjuster, cut the drums and replace the shoes as needed. Biggest problem is swapping the backing plates; and assuring that the shoe-contact pads on the backing plate aren't excessively worn. If they are, you can have the wear-grooves welded up and smoothed-out for little money.

Pretty-much all the advantages of the typical disc conversion, few problems.