Brake conversion done correctly?

[stump]

Still going over my "restored" Fastback and thought I'd check out the brakes while we were replacing coil springs. The front disk brakes are supposed to be the Granada conversion. Can someone tell from the pictures if this looks correct? I’m mainly concerned about the brakeline bracket position. My SSBC conversion used the existing bracket and I have no other reference.

 

[Midlife]

I may be wrong, but I thought the calipers mounted to the front of the car, not to the rear.

 

[AzPete]

I may be wrong, but I thought the calipers mounted to the front of the car, not to the rear.

Yep....you are....turn around and look at your car when you type........ :lol

 

[tarafied1]

Granada has the caliper on the rear. Mine are on a 67. I was able to use the stock location for the brake line. Your's looks okay...

 

[Opentracker]

They look good to me also.

 

[AzPete]

Just wondering......does the rotor rub on the flexible brake line when turned sharp?

 

[tarafied1]

my rubber lines are mounted reverse of the Stump Stang so they stay close to the spindle. The rotors have a shield behind them so I would expect that the line is protected on his.

 

[stump]

Thanks, guys! We've found so much wrong with this car that I don't trust anything.

 

[Midlife]

Yep....you are....turn around and look at your car when you type........ :lol

So...I turn around, and lo and behold...my K-H disk brake calipers are mounted forward, not rearward.

 

[blue65coupe]

Granada mount is on the rear. Your setup looks fine stump.

 

[AzPete]

So...I turn around, and lo and behold...my K-H disk brake calipers are mounted forward, not rearward.

The '70's on my '66 are to the rear.......

 

[Midlife]

The '70's on my '66 are to the rear.......

Let's not get KO excited, OK?

 

[Jonk67]

Just a side note, I'd be a little concerned with the union connector the PO used on the fuel line in this pic, if it vibrates loose and leaks you've got a fire waiting to happen. I'd put 'replace fuel line' on your list, normally when they have to be connected it's done with rubber line and clamps from factory, like at the fuel filter and gas tank connection. I guess it's debateable which is a firmer joing but I don't remember seeing a union like this used on metal fuel lines? I used reinforced EFI type fuel line on my line where needed just for extra strength/protection.

 

[daveSanborn]

I'm using unions on the fuel lines for my EFI feed and return lines and haven't experienced any leaking/loosening of the connectors.


It could just be the picture, but check to ensure the sway bar end links are tightened properly... they look like they could be a little loose.

 

[stump]

I'm using unions on the fuel lines for my EFI feed and return lines and haven't experienced any leaking/loosening of the connectors.


It could just be the picture, but check to ensure the sway bar end links are tightened properly... they look like they could be a little loose.

Yep, I'll check the sway bar. Looks like we'll have to shorten the drive shaft also...

 

[daveSanborn]

Looks like we'll have to shorten the drive shaft also...

Why? With the rear u-joint of the DS shaft disconnected, but not removed from the pinion yoke of the rearend.... you should be able to slide the DS forward into the transmission between 0.5 - 1.0 inches.

What are you seeing/experiencing?