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disc brake swap, donor scout??

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by thall, May 25, 2006.

  1. May 25, 2006
    thall

    thall Member

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    Is a 74/75 scout a good donor for Disc brake setup for a 74 cj? mainly bracket/caliper mount?
     
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  2. May 25, 2006
    Jerry M

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    When I did mine All used off a scout was the Rotors.

    Jerry
     
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  3. May 25, 2006
    Posimoto

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    Typically the disc conversion uses the 1 1/8" thick rotors. Don't know if the Scout uses those or not. There may be a difference in the bolt pattern between the Scout and the Jeep caliper brackets also.
     
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  4. May 26, 2006
    nickmil

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    IF the Scout has discs it can be done. '74-'75 could have either disc or drum so double check. The Scouts have 8 bolt caliper brackets and spindles so you will either have to redrill the spindle and caliper bracket or redrill your knuckles. It's do-able, that's what I have on the front of my CJ-6. You may have to grind your knuckle for caliper clearance also depending on which front axle you have. The Scouts do use the 1 1/8" rotors. Almost easier if you have them available in your area to use do the Chev caliper bracket conversion. Oh, yeah, the Scout uses the same locking hub as a Jeep dana 30 as well as the same bearing hub and same rotor as '77-'78 CJ. Nickmil
     
    nickmil, May 26, 2006
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