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      • 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T Vert
      • 1964 413 Swap Out
      • 1967 Dart Overdrive Conversion
      • Corvette Frame Repair
      • 1970 Barracuda Project
      • 1939 Dodge Crossmember
      • 1967 Camaro Driveline Overhaul
      • 1968 Plymouth Valiant Brake Upgrade
      • Imperial 3 Speed Transmission
      • 1950 Ford Van Frame Repair
      • Corvair Accelerator
      • 340 Manifold Repair
  • About Troxell's
  • Contact Troxell's
  • Mopars At The Shop 2016
  • Troxell's Home
  • 340 Manifold Repair

Brake Upgrade to 1968 Plymouth Valiant

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Customer brought their 1968 Plymouth Valiant in to have brakes upgraded.  As disk brake conversions require changing out more than just the front brakes,  we looked for alternatives for them.

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Removed wheels, and found previous work had been done, and hubs were welded to brake drums.   No choice now,  brakes needed to be replaced or upgraded.  Customer chose upgrade.

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  The issue with most brake upgrades is wheel fitment.  Many aftermarket kits require upgrading to larger wheels.  However, we know from past experience that 10" drums from later model Mopar A-body fit the 13 inch wheels that came on the Valiant. 

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10" backing plate and brakes installed.

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Road test done,  stops much better and waiting for customer pickup.


Troxells
24588 Harvey Road
Caldell, Idaho



EMAIL:  troxellsgarage@gmail.com

PHONE: 
805-489-0499
805-441-1348

HOURS:
8am-5pm M-F
Saturday by appointment only.