ford granada linclon Versailles and mecury monarchs have front and rear disk brakes that will fit a 68 and thats about it. There is a kit that allows you to use newer brakes off a mustang but im not sure which and what years it is.
Here's a list of why you'd be better off with an OE style 65-7 kit, than using Granada parts:
•Slight changes in steering arm geometry over stock.
•Slight mislocation of steering limit stops.
•Unless the Granada in question just passed inspection before hitting the junkyard, you'll need to replace at least the pads and calipers, and possibly the rotors and grease seals. Cha-ching.
•Since the steering arm hole in the Granada is far larger, even bigger than the 70-73 Mustang, so you'll need Granada outer tie rod ends. Cha-ching.
•If you have PS, you'll need a unique custom outer tie rod end on the LH side. Cha-ching.
•The Granada brakes require removal and installation of the spindles. Lots of work.
•Replacing the spindles requires wheel alignment, driving cost up more. Cha-ching.
•The hubs of the Granada rotors are larder than 65-73 Mustangs, so you may have to replace your wheels. Cha-ching again.
Using an OE style kit eliminates all of these problems, so the higher up front cost of an OE style kit is made up later in lower finishing cost, and a lot less work.
In fact, the OE 65-67 style brakes can be just as easily fitted to 68-73 Mustangs.
ok thanky you 2+2. so youre saying to basically buy like a gt mustang front kit? cause i was considering something like that cause it would be correct for the car. and what is this you are saying about 65-67 kit? is that better to use or something?
The typical exotic aftermarket upgrade disc kit uses calipers with 3, 4, even 8 pistons. The factory Kelsey Hayes type was a 4-piston caliper. The spindle was the same one used by the drum brake car, so on a V8 64-66, and any 67-73, you already have the spindles you need on the car, making the conversion WAY easier. You just remove the drum brake assembly and bolt the discs right on.
This was standard equipment on the Mustang GT. The 67 brakes will bolt onto the 68-69, and they will bolt onto the 70-73 if you change the bearing races in the rotors.
For "correct", you need the 68-69 disc brake spindles. SSBC makes the 68-69 spindles, and includes them in this kit:
SSBC :: A132-1
Yeah, I know it looks like a lotta cash, but if you include all the stuff needed to make a junkyard find safe and driveable, it's not so bad, especially since if you order them from the right source you'll have everything you need in the box, eliminating all those trips to the auto parts store.
Here's a list of why you'd be better off with an OE style 65-7 kit, than using Granada parts:
•Slight changes in steering arm geometry over stock.
•Slight mislocation of steering limit stops.
•Unless the Granada in question just passed inspection before hitting the junkyard, you'll need to replace at least the pads and calipers, and possibly the rotors and grease seals. Cha-ching.
•Since the steering arm hole in the Granada is far larger, even bigger than the 70-73 Mustang, you'll need Granada outer tie rod ends. Cha-ching.
•If you have PS, you'll need a unique custom outer tie rod end on the LH side. Cha-ching.
•The Granada brakes require removal and installation of the spindles. Lots of work.
•Replacing the spindles requires wheel alignment, driving cost up more. Cha-ching.
•The hubs of the Granada rotors are larger than 65-73 Mustangs, so you may have to replace your wheels. Cha-ching again.
Using an OE style kit eliminates all of these problems, so the higher up front cost of an OE style kit is made up later in lower finishing cost, and a lot less work.
In fact, the OE 65-67 style brakes can be just as easily fitted to 68-73 Mustangs.
Are you somehow associated with Dan?
This argument is suspiciously similar to the disinformation that Dan (chockostang) has been spreading for the last two year. I understand Dan's cynical motives (he sells a different type disc kit), but I don't understand yours.
I agree that the 65-67 KH kit is a fine choice as well. Both type kits are available new, the Granada swap is still available as salvage. Salvage 65-73 Mustang systems are essentially unavailable (or no less expensive than new parts). Please get the facts straight.
This argument is suspiciously similar to the disinformation that Dan (chockostang) has been spreading for the last two year. I understand Dan's cynical motives (he sells a different type disc kit), but I don't understand yours. Are you somehow associated with Dan?
-It is well known that the the mounting/suspension/steering geometry of 67-73 Mustang spindles are identical to the Granada type.
-the spindles steering stops are located identically. A few years ago someone said in a post that the steering stops needed to be ground down when doing a Granada swap. The fact is that, when they had done the swap, they had reinstalled the steering stops under the strut rod instead of on top and had changed the steering turn stop location. This misinformation has been parroted since.
-Replacement Granada rotors/pads/calipers/hoses are far less expensive than 68-73 or 65-67 Mustang type.
-The swap uses Granada spec outer tie rods. Replacement Granada outer tie rods cost about 12 ea.
-The swap does not require a special tie rod on PS 68-73. It uses the same Granada type.
I agree that the 65-67 KH kit is a fine choice as well. Both type kits are available new, the Granada swap is still available as salvage. Salvage 65-73 Mustang systems are essentially unavailable (or no less expensive than new parts). Please get the facts straight.
Never met him, never bought anything from him.
Lessee, the Granada differs from the 64-66, yes? It's harder to install spindles than caliper brackets, yes? Granada spindles require Granada, not even 70-73 Mustang outer tie rod ends, yes? Granada caliper installation requires wheel alignment, yes? Most stock 65-73 Mustang wheels won't fit Granada hubs, Yes? I could go on, but I suspect we agree a lot more than we disagree.
Please get this straight- I am not recommending salvage yard 65-67 parts (or any other 'junk' brake part), I am recommending new parts, such as those you sell.
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Not to Hijack post - but I have a 1970 PB that I bought new granada parts at an auction this last summer. I'm not too concerned about changing the spindles out but would I be better off selling parts I have and buying kit where I don't need to change out spindles? Since it is already a 5 lug car.
"...There are Other Disc Brakes out there that "Will Bolt on, "will work".
These Home made parts will not be here a few years from now, No way to replace, Fix the problems that may arise, and they, the "Company" won't be there. See This Many times over 30 years.
Quality-- Parts that have been time tested, Proven, Backed up, is another factor. Select Name Brand Products, it's a standard we all know is a necessary..."
If one of the main selling points is that the stock, early Mustang K/H brakes are "bigger" than the Granada discs, then that is true. However, it isn't as good as it sounds when you actually measure the diameter difference between the two. Stock K/H rotors are 11.29" in diameter. A Granada rotor is 11.03" --a small difference of only .260" [just over 1/4"].
If a person is looking for a stock setup, either of the factory K/H or Granada setups are good and nearly on par with each other. If someone is looking for a lot more braking ability, the Cobra conversion setup has the upper hand in that battle.
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