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Old 10-08-2017, 06:25 PM
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DISK BRAKE CONVERSION

Has anybody used Classic Disc Brakes for disk conversion? I have a I have a 1966 FORD F-100, any suggestions warnings or look-for’s and not just for breaks. Hit me up pleas!
 
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Find MID 70's F100 parts truck with disk breaks.
 
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Tank you bertha66 but I have no way to do that. I need to have delivery.
 
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Seem to recall topic on subject in the 'article' FTE forum? Posting link may find helpful.

f100discs

Another option may want to consider compare cost of the kit to salvaging components?

Strongly suggest keep all original components until upgrade has been completed and satisfied with results!
 
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Most DISC BRAKE CONVERSION KITS use GM components.
 
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Thank you

Thank you Thank you!
 
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Tank you bertha66 but I have no way to do that. I need to have delivery.
Find one in a pick and pull year, that way you do not have to drag a truck home.
 
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What is "a pick and pull year"?

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Find one in a pick and pull year, that way you do not have to drag a truck home.
What is "a pick and pull year"?
 
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Here's a link to the various Pick N Pull in the United States - They are sort of like a junk yard.

Pick-n-Pull » Locations

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If you're using disc brake/suspension donor parts on a '65/'66 F100, from a Dentside, you would need the discs/suspension from a '73-'79 F100 or from a '75-'79 F150.
You would also need the disc/drum brake valve from the donor and the frame brackets on each side where the hard brake lines connect to the flexible caliper hoses.

'77 F100 donor disc brake/front suspension I installed on my '69 F100.



Hard line-to-flexible brake line bracket you would need (for both sides).




 
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Thank you for shearing, Did you bend the hard limes or did they come like that? Nice job, I hope mine looks hat nice, when I am done.
 
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Thank you for sharing, Did you bend the hard lines or did they come like that? Nice job, I hope mine looks that nice, when I am done.
Thanks. I bend/flare all my own brake, fuel and transmission hard lines.
 
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Bending Tool?

Steve,

what brands do you use, I think my flaring tool is good because it has that thing that aloes you to keep turning and not feed any more. It basically evens out the hump. My bending tool is junk and the spring things are all rusted and I never cared much for them. What is the Milwaukee of benders?
 
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Oh, Patrick by the way.
 


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