MaxGrip Lite 4 Piston Manual Front Disc Brake Conversion 1965-72 Mopar A-Body | Red Calipers | XDS Rotors

MaxGrip Lite 4-Piston Manual Front Disc Brake Conversion for 1965-1972 Mopar A-Body | Red Calipers

Upgrade your classic Dodge or Plymouth with a MaxGrip Lite 4-piston manual front disc brake conversion kit from LEED Brakes. Designed for select 1965-1972 Mopar A-Body vehicles originally equipped with factory manual drum brakes, this kit converts your original front drum braking system to manual front disc brakes for improved braking performance, safety, and reliability.

This conversion kit features lightweight MaxGrip Lite 4-piston aluminum calipers with a red powder-coated finish and stainless steel pistons, MaxGrip XDS cross-drilled and slotted cast iron rotors, and braided brake hoses. As an upgrade over our standard disc brake conversion kit, the MaxGrip Lite calipers, MaxGrip XDS rotors, and braided hoses provide performance-focused features for your classic Mopar.

The kit mounts directly to your vehicle's original 10-inch front drum brake spindles and includes a master cylinder and brake lines. Designed for direct bolt-on installation with no cutting or welding required, this kit uses new, high-quality, precision-machined components while maintaining a factory-style appearance.

Important Mopar A-Body Fitment Requirements

This kit is designed to convert vehicles originally equipped with factory manual front drum brakes to manual front disc brakes. It does not include a power brake booster. Confirm the following requirements before ordering:

• Wheel Bolt Pattern: Large 5x4.5-inch bolt pattern only.
• Original Drum Brake Spindles: Vehicle must have 10-inch front drum brake spindles.
• Brake System: Designed for manual front disc brakes; no power brake booster is included.
• Wheel Compatibility: Fits most 14-inch Mopar wheels. Verify wheel clearance before installation.

MaxGrip Lite Manual Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit Features

• MaxGrip Lite 4-piston aluminum front disc brake calipers
• Red powder-coated calipers with stainless steel pistons
• MaxGrip XDS cross-drilled and slotted cast iron rotors
• Braided brake hoses included
• Master cylinder and brake lines included
• Manual front disc brake configuration with no power brake booster
• Direct bolt-on installation using original 10-inch drum brake spindles
• No cutting or welding required
• New, high-quality, precision-machined components

Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit Specifications

• Position: Front
• Rotor Included: Yes
• Rotor Style: MaxGrip XDS (Cross-Drilled and Slotted)
• Rotor Construction: Cast Iron
• Rotor Diameter: 11.33 in.
• Rotor Thickness: 0.812 in.
• Caliper Included: Yes
• Caliper Piston Quantity: 4
• Caliper Material: Aluminum
• Caliper Finish: Red Powder-Coated
• Caliper Piston Material: Stainless Steel
• Minimum Recommended Wheel Diameter: 14 in.
• Required Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x4.5 in.
• Required Original Drum Brake Size: 10 in.
• Spindles Included: No
• Master Cylinder Included: Yes
• Brake Booster Included: No
• Brake Lines Included: Yes
• Braided Brake Hoses Included: Yes
• Quantity: Kit

1965-1972 Mopar A-Body Vehicle Fitment

Designed for select Dodge and Plymouth A-Body vehicles equipped with compatible 10-inch front drum brake spindles and the required 5x4.5-inch wheel bolt pattern.

• Dodge Dart: 1965-1972
• Plymouth Valiant: 1965-1972
• Plymouth Barracuda: 1965-1969 (A-Body applications)
• Plymouth Duster: 1970-1972
• Plymouth Scamp: 1971-1972

Important: Vehicle fitment alone does not guarantee compatibility. Verify the original drum brake spindle size, wheel bolt pattern, and factory brake configuration before ordering.

Wheel Compatibility & Installation Notes

• Large 5x4.5-inch bolt pattern required.
• Original 10-inch front drum brake spindles required.
• Fits most 14-inch Mopar wheels; wheel clearance should be verified.
• Converts factory manual front drum brakes to manual front disc brakes.
• No power brake booster included.
• Direct bolt-on installation with no cutting or welding required.

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