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Chassis reference

Front disc and rear drum brakes

brakes · optional

Braking Configurations summarized from reviewed factory and marque references. 1972 Chrysler Valiant Charger

Reference Details

Availability
optional · 1968 Dodge Dart GTS
Front
Optional front discs; period test lists 10.8-inch vented discs · 1968 Dodge Dart GTS
Notes
Factory order code 473; 14-inch wheels mandatory. Power assist was separately available. · 1968 Dodge Dart GTS
Rear
10 x 1.75-inch drums · 1968 Dodge Dart GTS
Type
brakes · 1968 Dodge Dart GTS
Availability
factory · 1972 Chrysler Valiant Charger
Front
Disc · 1972 Chrysler Valiant Charger
Notes
Standard on the reviewed XL, 770, and R/T descriptions; individual-car equipment remains configuration-specific. · 1972 Chrysler Valiant Charger
Rear
Drum · 1972 Chrysler Valiant Charger
Type
brakes · 1972 Chrysler Valiant Charger
Availability
standard · 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye
Front
hydraulic discs · 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye
Notes
Front discs became standard Challenger equipment for 1973. · 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye
Rear
self-adjusting hydraulic drums · 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye
Type
brakes · 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye
Availability
standard · 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport
Front
disc · 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport
Notes
Manual front discs were standard on the Sport. The May 25, 1973 dealer guide lists power front discs at $68.28 suggested retail and requires them with the 400 2V, 429 4V, or a towing package. · 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport
Rear
self-adjusting drum · 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport
Type
brakes · 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport
Availability
factory · 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 L77 455
Front
10.88-inch vented discs · 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 L77 455
Notes
The factory brochure specifies 11-inch nominal front discs and 9.5-inch rear drums; exact power-assist equipment remains order-specific. · 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 L77 455
Rear
9.5 x 2.5-inch drums · 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 L77 455
Type
brakes · 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 L77 455
Availability
standard · 1974 Dodge Challenger Rallye
Front
hydraulic discs · 1974 Dodge Challenger Rallye
Notes
Front discs became standard Challenger equipment for 1974. · 1974 Dodge Challenger Rallye
Rear
self-adjusting hydraulic drums · 1974 Dodge Challenger Rallye
Type
brakes · 1974 Dodge Challenger Rallye
Availability
standard · 1975 Chevrolet Monza 2+2
Front
9.88-inch solid integral cast-iron disc · 1975 Chevrolet Monza 2+2
Notes
Self-adjusting service brakes; power assist optional. · 1975 Chevrolet Monza 2+2
Rear
9.0-inch drum · 1975 Chevrolet Monza 2+2
Type
brakes · 1975 Chevrolet Monza 2+2
Availability
standard · 1976 Ford Mustang II Cobra II
Front
disc · 1976 Ford Mustang II Cobra II
Notes
Power assist was optional with the 2.3 and required with the V6 and 302. · 1976 Ford Mustang II Cobra II
Rear
drum · 1976 Ford Mustang II Cobra II
Type
brakes · 1976 Ford Mustang II Cobra II
Availability
standard · 1977 Chevrolet Monza Mirage
Front
Disc brakes · 1977 Chevrolet Monza Mirage
Notes
Manual operation was standard and J50 power assist was optional. · 1977 Chevrolet Monza Mirage
Rear
9.5 x 2.0-inch drums · 1977 Chevrolet Monza Mirage
Type
brakes · 1977 Chevrolet Monza Mirage
Availability
factory · 1979 Dodge Aspen R/T
Front
Disc · 1979 Dodge Aspen R/T
Rear
Drum · 1979 Dodge Aspen R/T
Type
brakes · 1979 Dodge Aspen R/T

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