What do I need for disc brake conversion?
What do I need for disc brake conversion?
Note: There is an open question about the Versailles front spindle diameter. When swapping from drums to discs, from the donor car you’ll need the entire left and right side spindle assemblies (spindles, splash shields, calipers, rotors, etc.), proportioning valve/metering block, and appropriate master cylinder and power brake booster.
How to change from drums to disc brakes?
“We just recently changed from drums to disc. Procedure is same for 60-64 full size Fords. Your parts list will include disc brake calipers, rotors, dust shields and spindles from a 77-79 Thunderbird, Cougar, Ltd II or Montego. Remove all of your brakes, spindles included. The replacement parts will go right on your ball joints.
Is the disc brake on a ford or mercury?
What makes this swap attractive is the fact that the entire spindle and brake assemblies (but not necessarily the individual parts) of many 1960’s and 1970’s Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury autos are directly interchangeable.
How long does it take to swap disc brakes?
You will need to fabricate some brake lines to accommodate the new position of brake hoses. This swap works great and only takes about 4 hours time. The finished job is factory appearing and boy does it stop quicker!”
“We just recently changed from drums to disc. Procedure is same for 60-64 full size Fords. Your parts list will include disc brake calipers, rotors, dust shields and spindles from a 77-79 Thunderbird, Cougar, Ltd II or Montego. Remove all of your brakes, spindles included. The replacement parts will go right on your ball joints.
Which is the best car for disc brake conversion?
The Granada/Monarch/Versailles cars are the most popular donors for this swap because they have the larger rotors, are relatively common (and therefore inexpensive) in junkyards, and have parts that are still stocked by local auto parts stores.
What makes this swap attractive is the fact that the entire spindle and brake assemblies (but not necessarily the individual parts) of many 1960’s and 1970’s Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury autos are directly interchangeable.
Can a disc brake be used on a Stocker?
A: Tips for the single-piston disc brake setup conversion: the first-gen stocker ’14 rims will NOT work with disks. If you have these, plan to use 15″ rallys or a custom rim. (ADMN NOTE: Actually, it has been determine that Rally II Rim Code “JC” was used on both disc and drum equipped 1968 Firebirds)
