Brake upgrade
Laughing Gas
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From: Hartford, WI
James Duff Bronco and full size Bronco/F150 has a complete rear disc conversion kit.
https://dufftuff.com/product-categor...bronco-brakes/
There was another place in the technical/tips and tricks of the 73-79 forum here that had rear disc conversion kits but not seeing it right now.
https://dufftuff.com/product-categor...bronco-brakes/
There was another place in the technical/tips and tricks of the 73-79 forum here that had rear disc conversion kits but not seeing it right now.
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Near Los Angeles
Those p.brake calipers aren't worth a side-ways glance. I have tried two diff. types and neither will stop my truck from rolling on a slight rise. I don't ask for much, just a p.brake that'll keep me from rolling forward and nailing the car front of me in the parking lot before I can get the truck started. So far, I haven't found that system. However, I am hesitant to revert to drums.
I know there is a rear end that ford uses on their ... is it Explorers?... that uses discs with an internal drum for the p.brake? That sounds promising, but a lot of work and expense.
I know there is a rear end that ford uses on their ... is it Explorers?... that uses discs with an internal drum for the p.brake? That sounds promising, but a lot of work and expense.
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If you're going to upgrade the brake system that's another box of apples. and sure more pressure will make the stock brakes work with less pedal effort, just like running on the bottle will give you more power. at a price , for a short while. the subject is about towing and brake performance. the stock booster will fry your brakes if your legs are strong enough to walk you to the driver seat, nuff said.
My opinion is if you're towing a load heavy enough to warrant brake upgrades maybe the money would be better spent on a newer heavier duty pickup. I love my classics but the fact is the brakes are just one place these old rigs fall short against modern pickups. it's your money but if you tow much you're going to figure it out for yourself.
My opinion is if you're towing a load heavy enough to warrant brake upgrades maybe the money would be better spent on a newer heavier duty pickup. I love my classics but the fact is the brakes are just one place these old rigs fall short against modern pickups. it's your money but if you tow much you're going to figure it out for yourself.
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I have used hydroboost for about ... 10 years? I have a 1975 f250. I used a SuperDuty master and hydro so they would be compatible. I also swapped the power steering. to a saginaw pump with dual return lines. I used to haul and tow a lot. The hydroboost is one of the best mods I've done to the truck. The brakes are fearless.
Off a 76 LTD with a 460.
I bought the caliper brackets from a guy who sells them on ebay and some forums. They only aspect of the hydroboost was that I also installed rear discs. I used the Chebby calipers that worked great, but without a parking brake. I've tried two of the El Dorado parking brake type calipers, and the p.brake worked badly. I've considered going back to a drum set-up, but we'll see.
Off a 76 LTD with a 460.I bought the caliper brackets from a guy who sells them on ebay and some forums. They only aspect of the hydroboost was that I also installed rear discs. I used the Chebby calipers that worked great, but without a parking brake. I've tried two of the El Dorado parking brake type calipers, and the p.brake worked badly. I've considered going back to a drum set-up, but we'll see.
The thing is - it's odd to see people offering "advice" on an upgrade they haven't even done. To say hydroboost is a waste of money (easily done for a few hundred bucks) with no real life experience with it is just silly. But that's how the interwebs works........It works, period. That is a fact..............
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Near Los Angeles
The thing is - it's odd to see people offering "advice" on an upgrade they haven't even done. To say hydroboost is a waste of money (easily done for a few hundred bucks) with no real life experience with it is just silly. But that's how the interwebs works........It works, period. That is a fact..............
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