What's needed for a disc brake conversion

[5.0StangRacer]

Ok, I know this has been asked plenty of times before, but for some reason the sites not letting me use the search forum option. anyways my
'66 has the orginal drum brakes (all 4 wheels) and all of them need to be completely replaced. I'll probably need new brake lines as well. Anyway, heres my options: I have a 1996 Explorer parts truck and the brakes are great on it (4 wheel disc). I'm pretty sure I can use the rear disc brakes of it, but what about the front? Also, I'm not really brake-savvy when it comes to the components needed, what all do I need to make this conversion? Is it difficult? and more importantly is going to be a heck of alot more expensive then just putting 4 new drums on it? Thanks in advance

 

[LMan]

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=572625&highlight=disc+brake+conversion

 

[mustangman1974]

Goto kragen and buy the bearings, rotors, 4 piston calipers, hoses, and master cylinder. Order mounting brackets adndust shield from mustang parts place. you will save 400+ on any kit out there and thats what they do just charge you more for the steal tubing.

 

[tylerrocks]

I ordered my Kit From SSBC and they went on without a hitch in about a days work, and I have never worked on brakes before except for bleeding the lines.

Tyler

 

[5.0StangRacer]

how much did u have to drop for the kit?

 

[tylerrocks]

Thats the down side, 1 grand, I' say its worth it though.

Tyler

 

[5.0ina66]

SSBC is usually the higher priced kit, and it could be that their stuff is just expensive. I know the SSBC kits are based off the stock 65-67 KH 4 piston disc setup, and use some stock replacement parts, which are a bit more pricey than parts for the other stock Ford setups.

There are other options, namely R&C Motorsports RC132 kit, which retails for $349 and includes everything but the M/C (it even comes with braided stainless flex lines!). Wilwood's standard kit is $547 from Summit, and Baer's kit is $650.

If you want a ~$250 conversion, Scarebird may be the way to go, but you have to buy all the parts at a parts store and purchase the adapter brackets from him. His kits may or may not involve some machine work, but he doesn't give out much info, so who knows. I know his original kit involved redrilling Caddy rotors to the Ford bolt pattern, but he has revised the kit multiple times, using entirely different parts, so who knows.

MustangSteve's 13" Cobra kit is pretty expensive, but looks to be slick, and I'd rather spend the chunk of cash on that vs. SSBC, as MS's setup is a better bang-for-the-buck deal IMHO.

IMHO, there is no reason to have to spend more than $700 for a street-only disc conversion kit, let alone the $1100 SSBC demands for theirs.

IMHO, SSBC = screwing! Not that it's not nice, or a good kit, but it's just really expensive for what it is.

HTH
--Kyle

 

[rob289c]

New user here- my '67 fastback should be back from the paintshop soon. Currently 4 wheel manual drum. I am considering the RC Motorsports $349 kit. Question: I can get a new Granada MC and vac booster at any parts store for around $89 (sounds cheap to me, but that's what I was quoted). I know I would need a power brake pedal...what do I need for the linkage from the booster to the pedal? Does anyone know if that comes with the vac booster? How hard is it to find a usable pedal and likage? Junkyard? New? Any and all advice will be appreciated.

Rob