Drum to disk conversion part #'s
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Drum to disk conversion part #'s
Has any one compiled a list of part numbers and descriptions for all the parts required for converting 48 to 50 f1 front drum brakes to power disks? There has to be a less expensive way to achieve this objective rather than the high priced kits in the aftermarket.
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The kits aren't that high priced. It's about the same cost as if you bought all the pieces separately over the counter locally. The bonus is they come with all the hardware, bearings, seals, etc., to put it all together. No scrounging for those special caliper bolts. And it's less money than if you had to buy replacement drums and shoes for rebuilding your stock brakes. Depending on the wheel bolt pattern you want, that will make a difference on your parts, too. The big thing that isn't available over the counter or in the wrecking yards is the custom caliper bracket needed per application, and the bearing adapter to allow the inner wheel bearing to work with the old spindles. Those parts, at the very least, have to be sourced from the aftermarket, like Speedway. But to answer your question, the lists are readily available, and is a hodge-podge of pieces from many different vehicles that all work together.Again, the list depends on the bolt pattern you want.
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Thanks Wayne, that's pretty much what I was thinking. Rounding up all the little miscellaneous pieces would take a bit of ingenuity. The bigger parts wouldn't be too much of a problem. I think I will go with a kit to be sure I get it all. Do you have a recommendation for what company to go to? The places up here want six fifty plus for their kits and then our horrible tax up here just kills it.
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I just ordered one from Speedway about a month ago. Their service was very good, delivered promptly. There's plenty of other places to go to, as well, and the parts are going to be pretty much all the same. I'd suggest to shop and compare to find the best deal with shipping up north. Everything I've ever sent to Canada has been twice the cost of domestic US freight. Keep us posted on your findings.
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I just checked at Speedway's site and that kit is less than half what the kit would be up here. Thanks for the heads up Wayne.
I'm beginning to feel really dumb,...I just realised there is already an active thread on this subject.
I'm beginning to feel really dumb,...I just realised there is already an active thread on this subject.
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The kits aren't that high priced. It's about the same cost as if you bought all the pieces separately over the counter locally. The bonus is they come with all the hardware, bearings, seals, etc., to put it all together. No scrounging for those special caliper bolts. And it's less money than if you had to buy replacement drums and shoes for rebuilding your stock brakes. Depending on the wheel bolt pattern you want, that will make a difference on your parts, too. The big thing that isn't available over the counter or in the wrecking yards is the custom caliper bracket needed per application, and the bearing adapter to allow the inner wheel bearing to work with the old spindles. Those parts, at the very least, have to be sourced from the aftermarket, like Speedway. But to answer your question, the lists are readily available, and is a hodge-podge of pieces from many different vehicles that all work together.Again, the list depends on the bolt pattern you want.
I got them!...Thanks a lot, good advise. Everything came in two small heavy boxes.
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I got the whole kit, bolt pattern is 5 on 5.5, I did an inventory, and everything was there as quoted. I'm impressed. I don't think a junk yard search over a period of years could even come close.
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probably late with this post... but I did a list of stuff needed for a '53 disc conversion.... for anyone that might need it... this is with the Mustang II upgrade also
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I just bought a kit off E-bay from a guy who sold his truck. $157.00 brand new, he had bought it from Speedway Motors 5 on 4.5 . I sourced out all the components here seperatly, jobber pricing was close to $300.00 plus the cost of the brackets.
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