79 chrysler cordoba disc brake replacement?

Question

I want to get bigger rims and with the stock rotors the braking system will look anemic my question is Can i just change the rotors and add bigger ones and leave everything else in the braking system stock ?also what size would I have to look for? i know the bolt patteren is 4.5 x 5, when I change it would I also be able to use stock pads ? how hard is it to install?

I want to be able to just buy the disc/rotor myself and have them installed professionally so i can save myself the time and money.

Answer 1

If larger diameter rotors are installed, the calipers and caliper supports will also have to be replaced.

Answer 2

Chryslers had plenty of brakes from the factory... to stop them

(unlike the early Mustangs and Cougars)

I strictly the looks of the car is the concern may I suggest you get some brake to wheel backing plate shields... (like the ones sold thru J C Whitney)

they keep brake dust off your rims and hide the caloper and rotors etc from view...'

you can save money and put it else where like special vented rotors and upgraded pad & shoe linings, braided steel brake lines and etc.

this will not only save you a lot of money but headaches as well

Walt

Answer 3

You will need to buy a complete setup.

Because you are buying the for cosmetic reasons, anything with stock braking power or better will do.

Wilwood has some complete setups that look good with open mag wheels -> http://www.wilwood.com/Centers/Information/applicationguide_frnt/dodge_chrysler/passenger7988.asp

Brembo makes pretty one's, but they dont make them for vehicles this old.

Stainless Steel Brake company also makes some, but they arent as flashy. You can find them on summitt's website here -> http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?N=700+400336+4294822015+115+4294908128

Answer 4

To perfom the up-grades that you want to do, and not having any idea what to do, I think you should take the car to a performance shop.