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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 01:33 PM
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Ok so I am getting ready to do a front disc swap on my truck, down the line mostly because of funds or lack of, i will be swapping to rear disc as well. from what ive read the 68-70 mustang mc is fairly simple, but when i swap the rear disc will i need a new mc or will this one work fine, any help is greatly appreciated
 
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 02:09 PM
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You will need a new master cylender and a revamped piping system.

Rear discs are fairly usless on a truck. What is your intent for it?

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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 03:56 PM
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Well I have a cv parts car and was thinking I might eventually take out the rear end and throw it in the truck I figured full disc would be better and give me nicer handling but if there isn't much benefit then perhaps I will rethink
 
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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Well I have a cv parts car and was thinking I might eventually take out the rear end and throw it in the truck I figured full disc would be better and give me nicer handling but if there isn't much benefit then perhaps I will rethink
On these light trucks, if you add too much more stopping power to the rears, all you'll get is locked up tires.

The front brakes are going to be where you make the most gains. I plan to keep my 66 pretty original, but I will be adding disc brakes, to the fronts only, this summer.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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Thanks for the all the help glad I said something before I went and spent a bunch of time for no real gain I really appreciate all the input
 
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