2800CS Disc Brake Conversion Parts List

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Hoping someone who has done the conversion, wouldn't mind succinctly (in bullet points) listing the parts that I'll need for the job. I know there are a few other threads in the forum that tackle the subject, but I'm hoping for a condensed, one-stop shopping list. I have a 1970 2800CS, and have access to a donor 3.0CS, and wondering what I need to take from the donor, a to z. Many thanks!
 
if you have a donor car that has a complete rear axle, take the whole rear subframe and trailing arms with axles and brakes in place - you will have everything you need. replace / rebuild the brake calipers (check the disks), put new bearings in, replace the brake lines ... install in the car and you are ready to go.

you can put your suspension in it, your diff and half shafts - install the entire chunk, hook up the e-brake and bleed the brakes.

that's the very condensed version.
scott


the long version is to buy (you could reuse the trailing arm bolts and nuts - if they aren't damaged getting them off. cost you about $10 for the nuts + bolts
1. both trailing arms w/ stub axles, flanges and brakes in place (including e-brake) - hopefully the half-shaft flanges aren't hacked up by the dismantler.
2. new bearings and races
3. 33329061945 - (4) new bushings to mount trailing arms to sub-frame
4. 07119914667 - (4) hex bolt M12X1.5X90
5. 07129900047 - (4) self locking nuts M12X1,5-10-PHR
6. 33411107512 - (2) wheel bearing repair kit
7. (salvage shims and spacers from current axles)
8. rebuilt calipers (with brake shoes)
9. reuse caliper mounting bolts - or replace with new.
10. new brake disks (be sure not to bend up disk protection plates)
11. reuse the handbrake cable, adjuster, hardware and handbrake shoes from the donor car
12. stainless steel brake hoses
 
The proportioning valve and master cylinder are smaller capacity for the 2800 drums,
you can decide if the greater capacities used for the 3-liter rear disc brake cars are needed
 
Whoever converted mine left out the proportioning valve. Not sure if my master was swapped for a 3.0 version. Will probably add an adjustable one.
 
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