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Disc Brake Conversion

I have a 1965 Coupe (289) with drum brakes. I want to convert to disc or power disc brakes. Can anyo

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I have a 65 Coupe (289) with drum brakes. I want to convert to disc or power disc on the front. Can anyone suggest the best kit for me ?
 
What size wheels are you looking to run on the car? BTW- welcome to the Forum. We are a visual bunch, it would be easier for us to make a suggestion if you posted a picture, of the car or a hot woman, weird how that works.
 
"jvckc" said:
Factory 14 inch wheels..I just posted a picture of my car..Thanks for the Welcome..
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You've answered your own question..... I'm not sure if any of the aftermarket conversion kits will work with your 14" OE wheels. Converting to factory style disc brakes may be your only option.

There may be a conversion kit out there, but I'm just not aware of any.
 
Although the specs change frequently, the Scarebird conversion bracket used parts that would fit under stock 14" wheels. I don't know if their current version does though.

Frank
 
If I had to do it all over again (and I probably will), I'd go with one of Shaun's kits for the rear. I've currently have a SSBC and not too thrilled with it. I'm getting a strange wear pattern on the rotors that no one can figure out why.
 
Personally, I've never figured out why more people don't just put together their own kits. All it takes is a little searching.

I put '70/later Mustang disk brakes on both of my cars. I think I'm into the '69 for about $300 (bought the spindles and caliper brackets from a swap meet), and into the the '66 about $350 ... bought a complete setup from another VMFer.

I'm too cheap to spend big bucks on kits put together by others.

Which ever route you go, I would use a '74 Maverick Disk/Drum brake master cylinder. The pedal effort is about the same as it is with a booster on the '65/'66 and it's a whole lot easier and cheaper (this is what I did on my '66). Don't get confused on '65/'66 cars with power vs. manual brake pedals. There's only one pedal for the '65/'66 cars. The 2 different pedal types didn't start until '67.
 
John, I finally am getting around to getting the rest of the parts for the 67. I have the granada spindles, rotors, calipers, and brackets and tie rod ends. I need to buy the master cyl, proportioning block and the new lines still.

Question is do I need a different pedal in the 67? It has the clutch pedal and I thought it was just a different pad for the disc with manual.

I'm going to put the dual MC from the 67 in the 65 until I get around to doing disks in it. Do I need a different pedal?

The 67 is an early production.

Mel
 
"guruatbol" said:
John, I finally am getting around to getting the rest of the parts for the 67. I have the granada spindles, rotors, calipers, and brackets and tie rod ends. I need to buy the master cyl, proportioning block and the new lines still.

Question is do I need a different pedal in the 67? It has the clutch pedal and I thought it was just a different pad for the disc with manual.

I'm going to put the dual MC from the 67 in the 65 until I get around to doing disks in it. Do I need a different pedal?

The 67 is an early production.

Mel
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You'll need a power pedal if you run a booster (power brakes). You'll need a manual pedal if you're not using a booster (manual brakes). Don't believe the kits that say their power boosters don't require a power pedal ... been there, done that, ended up getting the power pedal to make it work (on SacBill's '67). Remember, though, this only applies to the '67/later, not to the '65/'66.

The size of the pad on any brake pedal, obviously, is dependent on whether it's an automatic transmission or manual.
 
If you already have an automatic-trans brake pedal, just whack off about half and put a manual-trans rubber pad on it. Problem solved.
 
I am in the process of installing the CSRP conversion kit on my 1970 from discbrakeswap.com.

The kit works with 14" rims and uses your drum spindles.
 
Be careful......

Early Mustang 14" wheels usually don't fit around the larger "hub" of the Granada style rotors. A '70 wheel might, but common wheels like the '67 Styled Steel wheels won't.
 
You are correct sir. One size does not fit all.

Any of the kits out there are "at your own risk".

I got lucky on mine since my 14 inch rims still fit.

P.S. Bending and flaring brake lines is a fine art and I am no van Gogh. Took me too damn long just to get one side done today.
 
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