Baers are on!!!.... Mostly... [pics]

Snail50 · Aug 27, 2004

Good job. My install was a snap, too...brake flares were the only problem.

I love my Baers! Now I need to get a 3 pt. belt to keep my teeth out of the steering wheel on panic stops.

mustang70 · Aug 27, 2004

I've been wondering about non-power disc brake systems myself. Since I'm hoping to have four wheel discs the next time the car sees the road under it's own power. How much effort do you have to put into the pedal to stop Swede? At least compared to the drums.

66HertzClone · Aug 27, 2004

Swede958 said:
7. Install the hub. It comes already greased, I just put in a little bit extra cause, well, i wanted too. Tighten the spindle nut to 10ftlbs, loosen, then tighten again. Secure with castle thing and cotter pin. Oh yeah, dust cap too... I really hate putting those things on. What a PITA

The Swede

I found a nice neat trick for those PIA dust caps. I used a 2"ID to 2" OD exhaust pipe adapter, it fit perfect around the lip on the cap. I place a block of wood over it and tapped it into place without making a mark on it.

Swede958 · Aug 28, 2004

The pedal is still hard, I'm not gonna lie and say 'oh it's a snap to step on it". You gotta have a good right quad. But it seems to me the effort may be a bit more, but it get's more use out of it. I probable since driving (still with drum brake driving style) haven't pushed the pedal in more than about 2-3" past the slack.

For 4 wheel discs I might upgrade to a power set up, the early fox 2.3L booster works, just have to modify the firewall. Non power brakes are fine with me, less work for me to do. I've lived with them for 3 years, I can live with them with better ones for more.

That's a good idea for the exhaust piece 66hertzclone- I'll keeep it in mind.

SoCal69GT · Sep 2, 2004

Did you guys convert from front drums to the Baer system? Or stock discs to Baer? I was told that the Baer system will fit only on drum spindle. Is this true?

streetgrande69 · Sep 2, 2004

SoCal69GT said:
Did you guys convert from front drums to the Baer system? Or stock discs to Baer? I was told that the Baer system will fit only on drum spindle. Is this true?

oceanside, welcome! this is true, only drum spindles. i can tell yopu that drum spindles are easy to come by. if your in ocean side, go down to ecology and pull a set, i'm sure there are 4-5 sets out there. i know there were that many out in otey last weekend.

welcome.

Route666 · Sep 3, 2004

What's the difference between the drum and disc spindles?

streetgrande69 · Sep 3, 2004

Route666 said:
What's the difference between the drum and disc spindles?

i think on 68-69, 70-73 spindles for the drums had a different bearing size then the prior years, also the attachment points where the caliper brackets attach.

Route666 · Sep 3, 2004

streetgrande69 said:
i think on 68-69, 70-73 spindles for the drums had a different bearing size then the prior years, also the attachment points where the caliper brackets attach.

Ahh I don't quite understand what you meant. Let's focus on 68-69 year here. What difference is there between disc and drum spindles for those years? They did have discs then right?

BAD67FUN · Sep 3, 2004

I too am of the thought (for the moment) to keep them manual. I may change my mind as I bring up the horsepower numbers. I don't know. I autocrossed it and the brakes being manual never crossed my mind. But if I were flying into the corners faster... it may be better to have a booster. I'd like to avoid the cost and labor. Time will tell....

Swede958 said:
The pedal is still hard, I'm not gonna lie and say 'oh it's a snap to step on it". You gotta have a good right quad. But it seems to me the effort may be a bit more, but it get's more use out of it. I probable since driving (still with drum brake driving style) haven't pushed the pedal in more than about 2-3" past the slack.

For 4 wheel discs I might upgrade to a power set up, the early fox 2.3L booster works, just have to modify the firewall. Non power brakes are fine with me, less work for me to do. I've lived with them for 3 years, I can live with them with better ones for more.

That's a good idea for the exhaust piece 66hertzclone- I'll keeep it in mind.

streetgrande69 · Sep 3, 2004

streetgrande69 said:
i think on 68-69 spindles for the drums had a different bearing size , also the attachment points where the caliper brackets attach are different the the drum spindle.

there i fixed it so its not as confusing........

Route666 · Sep 3, 2004

Thanks!

SoCal69GT · Sep 3, 2004

streetgrande69 said:
oceanside, welcome! this is true, only drum spindles. i can tell yopu that drum spindles are easy to come by. if your in ocean side, go down to ecology and pull a set, i'm sure there are 4-5 sets out there. i know there were that many out in otey last weekend.

welcome.

What other Ford spindles can I pull from the yard that I can use on my 69? Thanks for the welcome. Your website has been very informative.

Sorry swede958 didn't mean to hi-jack your post.

Jun

2whiteStripes · Aug 15, 2006

I just got my front & rear disk brake set up (track system ) from Precesion Machines In Lodi, CA . Ask for Kevin very friendly and the best prices in town. Has everything in stock and will ship in a few days.

Precision Machines
903-A black diamond way
lodi, CA 95240
209-369-2600
tell him Sayat recommended you

Shakin66 · Aug 16, 2006

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d6/scatpro/Picture111.jpg

I set up my shop to get Jobber prices but you will most likely have to wait 4-8 weeks for them. I cant say enough about the kits and how they perform. Funny story...I had them unpacked and sitting on my counter the day they finally arrived and a older man came in and asked "how much were they" and he about fell over and said "thats almost as much as the car sold for new." He laughed and tried to make me feel stupid about spending the money on an old car.....I finally said "You dont have a hobby do you?"

stangkid88 · Aug 17, 2006

those cross drilled rotors look

makes me want to consider Baer instead of going with SSBC like I planned.

66forfun · Aug 17, 2006

fond memories of getting my 13" front manual track kit on. would not have it any other way. well at least untill I can work out what to do for the rearend. complete kit and easy to install. Cannot say enough how happy I am with BAER. pedal pressure feels great and I can actually stop the thing without drama.

dont forget the seasoning of rotors and bedding pads, makes the cash outlay worth every penny.

70vert · Aug 17, 2006

You CAN get Baers for OE disc cars. Read on . . .

hey all,
while it was true at one point that you could only get a Baer kit (and I think this applies to many other aftermarket kits out there) for an OE drum car, it's possible to get kits for OE disc for just about every year now. I have OE drums and did the fronts first, now rears are upcoming, but I've read before that they have an updated kit, and you can order one right here:

http://www.streetortrack.com/Ford-Lincoln-Mecury-c-332.html

Also, check out what they, Wilwood, and SSBC say about drilled rotors. If you like the looks, more power to you - hey, it's your car - but all these makers agree that they are cosmetic. What happens is that there is less rotor to gain traction on and to pull heat away from the pad. Look at race cars and the setups they have. I opted for slotted only, no drill . . . and I too love my Baers! (even more so when the rears are on!)

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