In this video Rob Lomax, Chief Mechanic at D and C Extreme, walks us through how to install the rear disc brake kit for the Dana 44 on a Scout II. This kit can be found here: dandcextreme.co...
I am totally lost on how to install the parking brake cables that come with this kit. I have a 1977 Scout II. The existing parking brake cable (with original drum brakes) goes from one caliper then around the central cable guide bracket (this bracket and cable then connects to the parking brake pedal) and then back to the other back wheel as one continuous cable loop. The new cables that come with this kit are two individual cables and nothing lines up with the existing brackets welded on the frame already. Do I need to weld new tabs and get a different guide bracket that connects it to the front half of the parking break system?
I am doing the change over now to my 1972 Scout II and am having trouble figuring out the emergency brake install. the directions do not have much detail. Any video or instructions for that you can recommend?
Or put nuts on the top two while installing the bottom two? A bit like a monkey gaining carnal knowledge of a football... Otherwise, it was instructional.
It seems there was nothing holding the axle to the differential. Is this true that a Dana 44 axle is held in place simply by the outboard bearing assemble, flange and bolts/nuts? My 94 Wrangler came with a Dana 35 but when I purchased the new HD Diff cover I find out it's not a 35 but possible a Dana 44.The 35 requires the diff cover removed and c-clips removed. I think. The Jeep is at my Mechanic finishing up the 5.7 GM AX15 swap so I only have pictures to go by.Great video!! Thanks
Bob Casteel probably Chrysler 8.25 non-c-clip axle. Chrysler 8.25 is oval but has a flat spot on the bottom, and no c-clips Dana 44 has totally different shape
I have a 1952 Chevrolet 3100 which I had imported. The previous owner used a Dana 44 rear axle. The drums are seized and I would love to convert to discs but struggling to find a kit to fit. I have a 1981 camaro front clip with disc brakes 5 x 4.75 bolt pattern, is there any conversion kit for the Dana 44 to keep this bolt pattern. Apologies for the noob question 🙈
Hey Rob... great vid. Are there any areas you'd suggest welding in instead of... or after... bolting into place? What are your opinions of pros/cons vs the (IHON) IHPA rear kit?
