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Front Disk Brakes

New to Forum, Need to know which company to buy for a front brake conversions..Its a F-100 1966
 
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You can always do a 73-79 front end swap to get your disc brakes. More work but might come out cheaper.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/articles...2-ford-trucks/

I've seen some conversion kits but they can get pretty expensive.
 
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Old 06-05-2017, 02:14 PM
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New to Forum, Need to know which company to buy for a front brake conversions..Its a F-100 1966
I did Classic Performance Products nice kit worked well for me. Shop around with the part number you can buy cheaper from other vendors.

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I have (2) 65's and had to replace the I-Beams on 1 for the upgrade but not for the other, I do not recall the I Beam casting #'s difference?

In event decide to go with salvaging component; posting link may find helpful? I am not sure, cost wise, if there's an advantage salvaging the components, or going with the kit? In addition to vze2c2gb suggestion, interesting in suggestions of other member's?

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Ebay site

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i used a corvette style master cylinder and brake booster

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Originally Posted by vze2c2gb
I did Classic Performance Products nice kit worked well for me. Shop around with the part number you can buy cheaper from other vendors.

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That kit seems to be good for 61-64

Classic Ford Truck Parts-1948-1964 Parts. The Finest in Suspension, Brakes, Steering and Accessories.
 
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I would love a nice dual piston caliper for my fronts. The single piston gets the job done but compared to disc brakes in todays modern cars...they just don't compare.
 
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Originally Posted by Amish65F100
I would love a nice dual piston caliper for my fronts. The single piston gets the job done but compared to disc brakes in todays modern cars...they just don't compare.
Agreed. Also, some of the kits around don't have a brake booster. A front end transplant seems to be the way to go.
 
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