I'm going to install disc brakes on the front of my 55 f100 but am having problems finding what calipers are to be used. I was told to use 71-76 GM calipers but there are several different ones on the market. any help

thanks

 

I have the disc kit on my 55 the calipers are from a 70 to 77 Camaro, if you are running the 5X4 1/2.

 

I am still with the stock 5x5/5

 

When I built my 54, I had to buy calipers which would work with the brackets I bought. I wound up buying some brackets which used Ford calipers which I could not make fit, so I bought some different ones which specified the 7?-78 camaro calipers. They work fine with the power assist and old F250 master cylinder.

 

Thanks, that will help.

 

bbusman ,Have you searched the Tech Articles on this site? Lots of good info , check the differences between several companies , decde what you need/want ,might help narrow it down , stock front axle ?? subframe?? GM?? Volare?? Lots of choices huh??

 

I'm still with the stock axle. Have bought the bracket kit from abs brakes. The rest of the parts I'll buy from Napa or Shucks Auto parts. Living in Alaska they really get you on the freight.
I started this project without doing a lot of research and I would have been better off by going to a IFS. I'm in to deep to change now. Wife says to sell this and start a new project truck.
Thanks for all the help

 

bbussman ,Don"t get discouraged ,It s still salvagable!! Do some more homework,figure the combination you want , and Go for it!! HINT; Find the differences between each supplier...Your on the internet!!..THE SKYS THE LIMIT!!!!

 

bbussanman,
I don't know personnally for the 5 1/2 kits however, according to midfifty's catalog for the 5 on 5 1/2” kit use 73-93 Ford F-150 rotors & 71-76 GM Calipers. I would just get some for a GM truck try them on if they don't fit take them back; Auto Zone, and Advanced are great on return items...