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Any recommendations for a front disc brake conversion kit?
Got a 58 F100 and its a pretty modded truck..pro street like with a back half 4 link suspension and a Ford 9 inch rear etc..but I'm still running drum brakes all the way around.
I was OK with that at first but lately traffic is fast and such where I live and don't feel existing brakes..although all new and in great shape..are doing enough to stop it in a panic etc.
Got some sort of aftermarket front 15 inch wheel and need the biggest and best front discs I can get to fit..Price is not a big deal, but quality and performance are.
If I could find a complete kit with master cylinder and whatever..that would probably be best..been a while since I did any brake work..I forget if I need to replace the master cylinder?..its a modern dual chamber and all..Maybe I just need add some sort of front versus rear brakes adjusting mechanism? I forgot how that works, but sure I'll find articles on same when I research.
Came in 2 days ago but I am re-roofing the house so it will have to wait. It looks sturdy and uses parts you can replace at the auto store. Impala calipers and F150 rotors. All bolt on too.
I also bought this power booster/master cylinder at Summit. $169.97. Bolts right to the existing holes in the firewall though I will have to shorten the pushrod. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-760214
Martin, These are the same I just ordered from the same vendors. How much did you have to shorten the push rod?
Sorry, not been on here or working on the '58. I have a roof rebuild going on and it is sucking up all my time.
Anyway, I haven't mounted it yet. The pictures were just for verification it would fit. The push rod is a 3 piece adjustable with 2 threaded male ends and a dual female center. It looks like I will have to shorten the center or buy a shorter one. I am guessing about 2 inches but will be very easy.
