Dana44 From Drum To Disc . . W/electric Ebrake

theCJ2Apage is where I spend most of my forum time, and I posted a thread describing my recent install of Brennan's Garage conversion for Dana44's on there

Since there might be some of you on this forum interested, I posted a link here.

https://www.thecj2apage.com/FORUMS/topic53396_post549188.html

 

Very, very nice detailed write-up. Thanks for cross-posting.

 

I have had that setup for a couple years now and it works great especially with the wilwood control unit.

 

When I went into this, I spent a lot of time trying to visualize how this works. I tried to show some photos etc. that would help others in same situation as I was.

 

I am curious, with the Wilwood control unit, can you control the "clamping force"? . . Too me it seems that the Wilwood would be perfect for anyone who wanted to clamp with maximum force, everytime, both wheels. This would be best for anyone not running a limited-slip or open diff.

For those running limited slip or open, the way I am controlling -> adds some extra flexibility of clamping down on a spinning wheel, on one side.

 

I assumed that this was relatively new conversion option, not a couple years old. haha

 

There was a thread on here when the brackets first got released fir beta testing back in early 2021

http://earlycj5.com/xf_cj5/index.php?threads/146105/

 

the wilwood controller acts like a stock system. There are no settings or adjustments. I think it clamps with fill force when locked. I like that the switch has a light that indicates if the brakes are locked or open. The wilwood controller is very expensive but i think its worth it for my needs

 

Ford Fusion calipers....when I was a Ford parts counterman I sold the electric park brake actuators on a regular basis.

 

A light would be really nice. Instead of -> "did I lock the brakes last time I shut the Jeep off"? One advantage of the mechanical lever, you could look down to see if pulled up.

 

Uh oh, does that mean these might be somewhat un-reliable? Is the "brake actuator", this motor assembly?

 

I looked thru that thread before I installed mine. I did not notice it was that old.

 

What dual mater did you use from wilwood?

 

I wonder if the older escape calipers will work for folks who want to keep a mechanical parking brake?

 

it depends on the mounting bracket

 

Are you asking me? And are you asking about a dual master cylinder? If so, I chose mine based on a conversion thread I read years ago. I think it was for a '63 Ford Fairlane, or something like that. I don't remember what made that a good option, but it has worked very well for me. If anyone would like more details, I can try to figure out what I did. haha

 

Seems like it might, assuming Ford kept the dimensions the same from mechanical to electrical. I would be happy to take any measurements of mine if it helps.

 

I have been very happy with these so far! Very strong, and cool that it gives one-wheel option.

Today I got a chance to try out the "steering brake" functionality. On a trail I have done many times before, there is a left-hand turn that is too sharp without making it a "2-point", even in front-wheel drive only. (I have Dana 300, twin stick). Today, in front only, with some brake applied to driver rear -> my '2A went around the turn very easily.

 

Purchased the “Brennan’s Garage Conversion Kit “ last year to include the EEE Brakes parts from Rock Auto. Everything has been on the back burner due to life events; built a new house and a new family. Plan to install in the spring, can’t wait.