any body ever try this company and disc brake kit?

[68dustin]

im looking into the RC-132 kit for $389??


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[rbohm]

rod and custom puts out good stuff. for $389 for front disc brakes, thats a pretty good deal since the kit seems to be complete. i say go for it.

 

[68dustin]

yeah thats what i was thinkin.... i have never heard of this company, so just seeing if they got a good rep...

 

[suki243]

I think the link is broken, its not working for me at least

 

[chris66dad]

you will also need a Disc/Drum master cylinder and proportioning valve.
Take a look at CSRP for their kit. It will be the same price when you factor in the MC and prop valve and slotted discs.

 

[12sec67]

looks like they bolt on to the spindle using 2 bolts... if this is correct i would says to stay away

 

[68dustin]

well, i think im gonna keep looking. Im gonna check out csrp too...

 

[Rusty67]

I'd vote for CSRP. Dennis makes a quality product and it will come with the proper master cylinder you need.

 

[BarnStang]

Welcome to CSRP

 

[sparx]

I am installing a CSRP kit as we speak, so far no problems.
sparx

 

[68dustin]

so which is the better kit from the disc brake swap store?? Would be for 68 mustang with 17" rims. The single piston caliper with spindles or the 2 piston with stock drum spindles?

 

[rbohm]

looks like they bolt on using 2 bolts... if this is correct i would says to stay away

you mean the same system that gm has been using for something like 45 years with nary an issue?

in the end what disc brake system you choose is up to you. i have used several over the years and for the street they are all good. the two pin gm system is easy to service, and super reliable. just remember to grease the pins once in a while.

the original factory ford system used four piston calipers, also quite reliable, but harder to service.

if you want to fill those 17" wheels with big brakes, check out mustang steve and vintage venom. these use the ford factory two piston cobra calipers.

if your spindles are in good shape, and you are not rebuilding the suspension, look at systems that bolt on to the stock spindle as you dont have to realign the front suspension, and you dont run into possible suspension geometry issues that can crop up, especially with modified suspension geometry.

 

[chris66dad]

so which is the better kit from the disc brake swap store?? Would be for 68 mustang with 17" rims. The single piston caliper with spindles or the 2 piston with stock drum spindles?

I would do the 4 piston Kelsey Hayes kit. It will install without having to take apart the suspension and having to realign the front end. The KH calipers are also what came original on the cars with disc brakes.
You will love how well it stops and easy it is to install. Give Dennis a call directly and talk over what you need and want to do. Good guy who will help you out and answer your questions.

 

[Rusty67]

I believe that kit is a 4 piston caliper, not a 2 piston. Most people think the 4 piston caliper sux because they say the pistons stick but I've never had a problem with mine. I love fixed calipers.

 

[12sec67]

you mean the same system that gm has been using for something like 45 years with nary an issue?

He can do what he wants. I'm just putting in my 2 cents...

I've called many of these places like scarebird, master power and they recommend not putting there kits on anything more than a street cruiser. That doesn't sound very good on my end and I will not install anything less than I would put on my own personal car.

CSRP is a great kit and I have had no issues with them or there production quality

 

[Helmantel]

The calipers are probably fine, but the bracket doesn't look very convincing. At least, from what I can judge from the picture.

I'd go with a kit from CSRP. Not very expensive and they're Ford kits.

 

[sparky]

I've got the R&C kit on my two Mustangs a 66 & 70. Been running both for 5 years plus.
Great quality & tech support, never had any problems with either set.

 

[68dustin]

hey sparky, are you running pretty much stock engine? As of right now im kinda leaning towards csrp, Im running drums all the way around and anything would be better. Im kinda on a buget, but both setups will cost about the same i think in the long run. I do also have a cougar, so when the time comes to upgrade my mustang to 13" rotors i will have the cougar to donate these disc brakes too..

 

[Rapid]

I've been running the R&C for about 4 years and have been very satisfied. I'll add the rear when the next rear break re-build comes up.

 

[sparky]

68dustin, yes stock motors on both. If you decide to go with the R&C kit, you'll need to get a master cylinder, recommend a manual disc/drum for a 74 Maverick, & a prop valve.