06-05-2016, 08:25 PM
JHann1upgrade to a 1972 22 foot Barth front brake system
I have to replace front calipers, maybe rotors, has anyone upgraded to a new baking system, 14 inch rotors ?
06-05-2016, 09:42 PM
KevinThere is a
thread here that was posted by Steve VW on his front brakes. Not quite as old as yours, but real good basic information. Try a search for brake, brakes, calipers, or just try searching the year you are working on.
I am sure Steve VW will have a suggestion also.
06-06-2016, 08:05 AM
Steve VWThe early smaller coaches had lighter brakes than my 86 tag coach. Mine has discs on front and drive axles, 19.5 inch 10 lug rims.
Some older ones have 8 lug smaller wheels and drum brakes in the rear. Last time I checked, the rear drums are totally unavailable. One of the threads here discussed machining other drums to fit.
check this:
https://www.barthmobile.com/eve...653981387#9653981387and this: (Flathead may have part numbers you can use.)
https://www.barthmobile.com/eve...533945787#6533945787As for front end, it is similar to mine but smaller discs. I think they are still available.
Let us know what you find.

06-06-2016, 10:11 AM
JHann1Thank you all. The brake system is a front disc and rear drum. The rear system is fine. The front rotor is a 14 inch diameter. I am going to contact Wilwood and/or another manufacturer to see what upgrades if any are available.
I replaced the 454 engine twice, rebuilt the original and that did not work, ended up buying a crate 454 and it is working beautifully. Went in through the door.