Is there a disc brake conversion for a 1965 Ford F-100?
Is there a disc brake conversion for a 1965 Ford F-100?
Our F-100 disc brake conversion kits are something we take great pride in. It doesn’t matter if you have a 1965, a 1972 or anything in between, we have a disc brake conversion kit that will fit your need. Our most popular option that we have is the Legend Series 2.0 Front Disc Brake Conversion and the Legend Series Rear Disc Brake Conversion.
Do you need a disc brake spindle for the F-100?
Many of the F-100 systems available require a swap from the drum brake spindle to a later disc brake spindle. We have put the effort into designing a system that bolts directly to your stock drum spindle that will save hours of time and many busted knuckles. All of the hardware included in the system is the best available in Grade 8 hardware.
When did Ford start putting disc brakes on trucks?
Although Ford started installing disc brakes on the F-250 in 1968, they were not factory-installed on the F-100 until 1973…the first year they were standard equipment on all F-100 through F-350 trucks.
Is the front disc brake on a 73 Truck?
However, the front disc brake setup on the ’73-’79 trucks is a direct bolt-on for Twin I-beam-equipped trucks back to 1965…if the I-beams and spindles are swapped as a pair! (You CAN do some mixing/matching as detailed below, but it’s always better to keep I-beams and spindles properly mated.)
When did Ford put disc brakes on the F-100?
Although Ford started installing disc brakes on the F-250 in 1968, they were not factory-installed on the F-100 until 1973…the first year they were standard equipment on all F-100 through F-350 trucks. However, the front disc brake setup on the ’73-’79 trucks is…
Where can I buy brake drums at Summit Racing?
We have brake drums for virtually every make and model from 1948 through today for both front and rear brakes and in all necessary bolt patterns. Shop brake drums at Summit Racing now and stop with confidence! Select your preferred location and we’ll note which parts are ready to be picked up TODAY.
Can a F-250 disc brake spindle fit an F-100?
If you’ve got an F-100, you’ll need to find an F-100/F-150 to donate it’s parts, as few F-250 disc brake spindles will fit your F-100 I-beams. (In addition, the F-250 calipers are a dual-piston design which is not as desirable and would give you an 8-lug setup on the front instead of 5-lug.)
However, the front disc brake setup on the ’73-’79 trucks is a direct bolt-on for Twin I-beam-equipped trucks back to 1965…if the I-beams and spindles are swapped as a pair! (You CAN do some mixing/matching as detailed below, but it’s always better to keep I-beams and spindles properly mated.)
