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Questions: Do we have to source a different backing plate or cut the old drum one? There are no notes about the backing plate other than in the photo, but it isn't part of the kit.
Question By: Chad on Aug 11 2018 10:27 PM
Your old backing plate isnt used in the kit.
Answer By: Willys Jeep Parts Tech on Aug 13 2018 5:54 AM
Questions: can I get a full circle caliper bracket 1960 p/u truck thanks chris
Question By: chris on May 20 2018 11:22 AM
We should be able to help you. Give us a call toll free at 888-648-4923. Thanks
Answer By: Willys Jeep Parts Tech on May 20 2018 4:23 AM
Questions: Will this kit fit on a 1966 jeep gladiator , dana 44 front, 5 x 5.5 pattern
Question By: Eric Bureau on May 16 2018 11:25 PM
Yes, this should mount up. Email mike@kaiserwillys.com and we can confirm for you as well.
Answer By: Willys Jeep Parts Tech on May 17 2018 5:58 AM
Questions: I have a 1952 M38A1, if I use these can I use a wheel spacer or something so I can use the original rims?
Question By: Sean on May 1 2018 6:28 AM
Yes, alot of times a wheel spacer will get you the clearance you need, just depends on the style rim you have.
Answer By: Willys Jeep Parts Tech on May 1 2018 6:24 AM
Questions: Do you sell any of the listed parts individually?
Question By: Randy on Mar 12 2018 3:33 PM
Typically no, But email mike@kaiserwillys.com and i can see what i can do for you. Thanks!
Answer By: Willys Jeep Parts Tech on Mar 12 2018 10:36 AM
Questions: Will this work on a 1965 j-200 willys kaiser jeeptruck
Question By: Ryley Rusk on Mar 8 2018 12:50 PM
Yes, please call us toll free and we can go over details for you.
Answer By: Willys Jeep Parts Tech on Mar 8 2018 6:08 AM
Questions: Do you have any photos of where the proportioning valve is installed?
Question By: J.W. Heater on Feb 16 2018 7:49 AM
You can put it anywhere inline that is free of heat. Typically people mount on the frame and line it in.
Answer By: Willys Jeep Parts Tech on Feb 16 2018 5:50 AM
Questions: will i need to change the master cylinder also ,it has a vacumn boosted single circuit drum brake system its a 6-230
Question By: ian pattinson on Feb 4 2018 1:53 PM
It is a good idea to change the master cylinder when switching to disc brakes. If you have a CJ then this is the correct part - 376896. If you have a Truck/Station Wagon then this is the correct part - 376897. Thanks
Answer By: Willys Jeep Parts Tech on Feb 4 2018 12:50 PM
Questions: After installation, what size rotors and pads would you need for maintenance? Are they the same as another vehicle or do they have to be special ordered?
Question By: Replacement pads and rotors on Oct 17 2017 9:54 PM
We can get you replacement pads/rotors if need be for the kit.
Answer By: Willys Jeep Parts Tech on Oct 18 2017 5:52 AM
Questions: Looking disc brake conversion kit for 2wd 48 willys overland? Any suggestion?
Question By: Tracey on Sep 17 2017 11:12 PM
Sorry, one does not exist for the Jeepster or 2x4 Station Wagon. We do have booster kit part number: 805200
Answer By: Willys Jeep Parts Tech on Sep 18 2017 5:52 AM
Questions: Will this kit fit CJ3 truck 1951 2WD beam front axle which was available in Australia? What type of master cylinder and booster are needed. Also total cost including shipping to Sydney Australia? Thanks Dave
Question By: David Nash on Aug 16 2017 2:49 PM
Please email mike@kaiserwillys.com some images of your vehicle and let us take a look. Thanks!
Answer By: Willys Jeep Parts Tech on Aug 16 2017 9:37 AM
Questions: will this fit a 74 cj6
Question By: chris on Jun 30 2017 4:21 PM
Please call us toll free. I may be able to help with this.
Answer By: Willys Jeep Parts Tech on Jun 30 2017 11:03 AM
Questions: Hi plz could u tell me how much to send to Durban !
Question By: Craig Richardson on Jun 28 2017 6:50 PM
Please email mike@kaiserwillys.com your full shipping address and I can quote you out. Thanks!
Answer By: Willys Jeep Parts Tech on Jun 29 2017 6:08 AM
Questions: Will this fit on an FC150 wide track? I believe the truck has a CJ frame under it so I don't see why it wouldn't fit.
Thanks!
Question By: Matt F on Jun 26 2017 8:56 PM
Yes, I do believe it will. Please call us toll free and we can go over details on.
Answer By: Willys Jeep Parts Tech on Jun 27 2017 5:57 AM
Questions: Is a booster available for the front disk brake and dual master cylinder conversion? If not, what will render better stopping, 4 drums with a booster or front disks without booster? I have a stock '63 CJ5 with stock rims and locking hubs. Will I have any problems with fit?
Question By: Dale Marchand on Jun 14 2017 12:58 AM
I don't know of a booster that works with disc brakes that we sell. Our booster kit requires drum brakes. We do off front and rear disc brakes or the booster kit but I really just depends what all you want to get into changing on your Willys.
Answer By: Willys Jeep Parts Tech on Jun 14 2017 6:03 AM
Questions: Will this kit work with WWII combat rims?
Question By: Bill Lammon on May 1 2017 2:19 AM
You may have a clearance issue with the rims. You may have to use a wheel spacer.
Answer By: Willys Jeep Parts Tech on May 1 2017 5:51 AM
Questions: Will this kit work on my 1963 Wagoner?
Question By: Robert Wilson on Apr 29 2017 5:53 PM
I have never tried to install on a Wagoneer frame.
Answer By: Willys Jeep Parts Tech on May 1 2017 5:46 AM
Questions: Hi, Can I install it just front only or do I have to put rear conversion
,too? I have 1952 cj2.
Question By: Dain on Apr 13 2017 4:51 AM
Yes, you can change to disc brakes in the front and keep drum brakes in the rear.
Thanks
Answer By: Willys Jeep Parts Tech on Apr 13 2017 6:15 AM
Questions: Is there a disc brake conversion available for a 2 wheel drive 1948 pickup?
Question By: Larry Haugen on Jan 16 2017 5:52 PM
Sorry they are only available for the 4WD Willys.
Answer By: Willys Jeep Parts Tech on Jan 16 2017 11:04 AM
Questions: will this kit work on a closed knuckle dana 44
Question By: andrew Fuller on Nov 16 2016 1:03 AM
This is for Dana 25/27 front ends only.
Answer By: Willys Jeep Parts Tech on Nov 16 2016 5:33 AM
Questions: I have ordered the Master cylinder for this kit and planed to order the brake conversion kit right up until I seen on a couple posts that the rims may have to be changed I have an early addition 46 CJ2A serial 27441 with 16' rims. Are these rims going to work? I really do not want to change the rims, its not a cost thing its an authenticity thing. I am only changing the brakes for safety reasons the rest of the jeep will be stock.
Question By: Elvis Hood on Oct 22 2016 7:40 PM
You will have to get aftermarket rims or use spacers.
Answer By: Willys Jeep Parts Tech on Oct 24 2016 5:45 AM
Questions: am installing a front disc brake conversion kit on a 55 CJ, purchased the kit from you along with master cylinder. Do i need to add a proportioning valve? is this not supplied in kit? retaining the rear drum brakes.
Question By: Brent on Oct 18 2016 6:30 PM
The proportioning valve comes with the disc dual reservoir master cylinder kits we sell. Please call us toll free. We can try to help you out.
Answer By: Willys Jeep Parts Tech on Oct 18 2016 11:50 AM
Questions: Hi
I am after dic break conversions for a Dana 25 and Dana 44 for my 3b, do you send parts to Brisbane Australia, I understand that there is extra cost, can you quote me total cost including transport. I will pay before sending pay pal credit card or bank transfer or what is best for you.
Looking forward to a reply.
Ken
Question By: Ken Hurling on Sep 30 2016 7:21 AM
Please email mike@kaiserwillys.com your full shipping address and we can quote you out. Thanks!
Answer By: Willys Jeep Parts Tech on Oct 3 2016 5:39 AM
Questions: Im looking for a rear disc brake conversion kit for my dj5 jeep any recommendations.
Question By: Tom on Aug 29 2016 3:24 PM
Sorry, I don't believe anyone makes a kit for the DJ.
Answer By: Willys Jeep Parts Tech on Aug 29 2016 8:58 AM
Questions: WILL THESE FIR MY 1955 WILLY'S?
Question By: ALLEN on Jun 20 2016 3:38 PM
Yes, as long as you have one of the vehicles listed above.
Answer By: Willys Jeep Parts Tech on Jun 20 2016 10:39 AM
Questions: Will this kit fit a 1970 wagoneer? And will it fit 1978 wagoneer they are both full size not grand wagoneer
Question By: Keith on Jun 13 2016 4:36 AM
Sorry, I do not believe so.
Answer By: Willys Jeep Parts Tech on Jun 13 2016 6:01 AM
Questions: I have mitsubishi 4dr5 j24.
Is this kit fit for my jeep?
Question By: rukshan on Jun 1 2016 6:42 PM
I have not tried to fit one of these up to that vehicle.
Answer By: Willys Tech on Jun 1 2016 12:19 PM
Questions: Does one need a vaccuum booster for this conversion? Or will it just be standard brakes like my drum brakes are currently. Thanks for your time
Question By: Shayne on Mar 5 2015 12:00 AM
No vacuum booster is needed.
Answer By: Willys Tech on Mar 6 2015 12:00 AM
Questions: Does this work for any dana 27? Will it work with warn hub locks?
Question By: Anonymous on Feb 3 2015 12:00 AM
Yes, this is for a Dana 27 front end. It does not effect the Warn lockouts.
Answer By: Willys Tech on Feb 3 2015 12:00 AM
Questions: Will this kit fit 1952 willys aerowing?
Question By: Jim on Nov 6 2014 12:00 AM
Sorry, these are for 4WD vehicles only.
Answer By: Willys Tech on Nov 6 2014 12:00 AM
Questions: I have a stock 1953 Willys PU with 16 stock wheels, will disc brakes work on this application?
Question By: Vern Guyer on Oct 11 2014 12:00 AM
Yes they will work for the Willys Truck. However you may have to go to an aftermarket rim.
Answer By: Willys Tech on Oct 13 2014 12:00 AM
Questions: I have stock 15 wheels, would upgrading to stock 16 wheels guarantee the disk conversion to fit better? or is it more of a back spacing issue? Thank you for your time
Question By: Anonymous on Oct 1 2014 12:00 AM
You may have to go to an aftermarket rim that has clearance for disc brakes if you have either 15 or 16 brakes.
Answer By: Willys Tech on Oct 1 2014 12:00 AM
Questions: How can you tell the differance from a Dana 44 and 27or 25 front axle
Question By: Terry Brungardt on Sep 17 2014 12:00 AM
They will be stamped. You can also look at the cover gaskets we sell to tell the difference in shape.
Answer By: Willys Tech on Sep 17 2014 12:00 AM
Questions: I have the original 15 rim and there seems to be quite a bit of interference with the calipers. If I go with aftermarket rims, will 16 rims work as well?
Question By: Broken R Ranch on Jun 24 2014 12:00 AM
Any aftermarket rim they make nowadays has clearance for disc brakes typically.
Answer By: Willys Tech on Jun 25 2014 12:00 AM
Questions: will this kit work with a 71 Jeepster commando? V-6 engine.
Question By: Troy on Jun 3 2014 12:00 AM
Yes as long as your are 4WD.
Answer By: Willys Tech on Jun 3 2014 12:00 AM
Questions: How do you account for 15 stock wheels (welded) rubbing caliper? So much so it will not engage lugs. Are spacers required?
Question By: abbynormal on May 3 2014 12:00 AM
On some original style rims you may have to go to aftermarket rims for clearance.
Answer By: Willys Tech on May 5 2014 12:00 AM
Questions: Will this kit work with a 1967 jeep cj5 3.7 225 dauntless engine? what is the cost of all parts needed to do the complete conversion?
Question By: rick on Apr 17 2014 12:00 AM
Yes this will work for a 1967 CJ-5. It fits all the vehicles listed above. I would also recomment getting part number: 376896 for that vehicle.
Answer By: Willys Tech on Apr 17 2014 12:00 AM
Questions: Is the wheel lug pattern the same between the disk conversion in the front vs. the drums in the back?
Question By: Anonymous on Mar 21 2014 12:00 AM
They are the same 5 x 5.5
Answer By: Willys Tech on Mar 24 2014 12:00 AM
Questions: Hello, I was wondering if this kit would fit on a 1955 Willys pickup 4WD? I also have no idea on how to check what axle it has so if you know that would be helpful. Thanks.
Question By: Martin on Aug 6 2013 12:00 AM
Yes this is the proper kit. You have a Dana 25 front end.
Answer By: Willys Tech on Aug 6 2013 12:00 AM
Questions: My CJ-2A Disk Brake conversion came the other day. Looks great! I have the shop manual and on page 188 Fig 217 as shown, I have removed the Axle Shaft Flange. What is the next step to get the front drums removed? Thanks, Peer.
Question By: Peer Plaut on Jul 31 2013 12:00 AM
You will need part number: A692 socket to remove both sets of spindle nuts. Once those are off everything will just slide off.
Answer By: Willys Tech on Aug 1 2013 12:00 AM
Questions: I have a 57 FC170 will kit work for me?
Question By: Tray on Jun 6 2013 12:00 AM
Yes it will work just fine. They will work for the Willys FC's as well.
Answer By: Willys Tech on Jun 7 2013 12:00 AM
Questions: My 1964 CJ5 has the stock 9 drums. With this kit, is it necessary to upgrade the rear brakes too, or will it work OK with just the front disc conversion? Thanks.
Question By: Anonymous on Dec 18 2012 12:00 AM
You can do just the front if you like. We also have rear kits too if you want to upgrade that. It is entirely up to you.
Answer By: Willys Tech on Dec 19 2012 12:00 AM
Questions: Do you have a front and rear drum to disk conversion kit(s) for a 1970 CJ6?
Question By: Josh on Jul 20 2012 12:00 AM
Yes you will have a Dana 27 front end. It will work.
Answer By: Willys Tech on Jul 20 2012 12:00 AM
Questions: Also---should I order new break lines as well?
Question By: Anonymous on Jul 1 2012 12:00 AM
I would make new lines. We have all the flex lines available.
Answer By: Willys Tech on Jul 2 2012 12:00 AM
Questions: I have a 56 6-226 4wd Pkup. I want to do BOTH front and rear disc conversions. Do you have a rear conversion kit yet? If so: If I install a rear disc kit as well, what is the new emergency brake apparatus?
Question By: Anonymous on Jul 1 2012 12:00 AM
Yes we have the rear kits too. Please call us toll free. I can go over the details.
Answer By: Willys Tech on Jul 2 2012 12:00 AM
Questions: How about including the C-101 applications?
Question By: les on May 27 2012 12:00 AM
Yes, this will work for Jeepster Commandos as well.
Answer By: Willys Tech on May 29 2012 12:00 AM
Questions: Will this conversion kit allow the use of stock 16 wheels on a 1950 CJ3A? and can replacement Master Cylinder be mounted onto frame rail allowing for stock pedal location?
Question By: Steve on Apr 5 2012 12:00 AM
Yes your stock wheels will work fine with this. Yes the master cylinder is designed to work with the stock pedal.
Answer By: Willys Tech on Apr 6 2012 12:00 AM
Questions: do you sell a rear disc conversion kit? for 1953cj3b
Question By: Anonymous on Sep 10 2011 12:00 AM
This is for front only. We can get you fixed up with all new parts for your rear drums.
Answer By: Willys Tech on Sep 12 2011 12:00 AM
Questions: Will this work on 1966 jeep commando(Jeepsteer)?
Question By: Tim on Aug 19 2011 12:00 AM
It should as long as you have a Dana 25 or Dana 27 front end.
Answer By: Willys Tech on Aug 22 2011 12:00 AM
Questions: I have a 1962 Willy's panel truck with a straight axle 2 wheel drive...Will the front disc kit fit or is it just for four wheel drive....I'm looking for something that fits...
Question By: David Dickey on Aug 19 2011 12:00 AM
These are for 4WD vehicles only
Answer By: Willys Tech on Aug 19 2011 12:00 AM
Questions: I see this kit is for 46 year and newer is there a kit for a 42 military mb willy's if so where can I read about it and is it a easy change over?
Question By: Anonymous on Aug 18 2011 12:00 AM
This kit will work for 41-45 MB/GPW as well.
Answer By: Willys Tech on Aug 19 2011 12:00 AM
Questions: Will this fit a DANA model 27 front axle? Do you have and upgrade option for stainless braid brake hoses with the kit?
Question By: Anonymous on Aug 18 2011 12:00 AM
Yes it will work fine for Dana 27. On the lines this is something you would have to match up locally.
Answer By: Willys Tech on Aug 19 2011 12:00 AM
Questions: Disc brake conversion kit for 48-51 jeepster 2 wheel drive??
Question By: jim on Aug 18 2011 12:00 AM
This kit is for 4WD vehicles only.
Answer By: Willys Tech on Aug 19 2011 12:00 AM
Questions: i have the stock steel 15 wheels on a '61 6-226 with Warn hubs that i would like to keep. will spacers be required to clear the rotors/calipers? are aftermarket rims required like in some other kits? will the Warn hubs present a problem with the kit? thanks.
Question By: aj on Aug 18 2011 12:00 AM
You should be all set on this. Occationlly you have to do alittle grinding on the backside of your rim for clearance if you are 15 but really you shouldnt have any problems. This kit is very straight forward and easy to install.
Answer By: Willys Tech on Aug 18 2011 12:00 AM
Questions: What master cylinder are you using ?
Question By: Anonymous on Aug 18 2011 12:00 AM
You want to use a master cylinder specific for disc brakes. We sell a kit try part numbers: 376896 or 376897 depending on your Willys. However we do have customers that use a standard master cylinder with little problem but we recomment the disc one and proportioning valve.
Answer By: Willys Tech on Aug 18 2011 12:00 AM
Questions: Do have better directions for the installation of the kit other than the ones on you website and the ones that come with the kit?
Thanks
Question By: Dave on May 24 2016 1:34 PM
See links above. It gives photos and everything of install. If you have any additional questions call us toll free and we can put you in touch with manufacture.
Answer By: Willys Tech on May 24 2016 7:25 AM
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