Disc Brake Kit
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Trailering
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Disc Brake Kit
For safety reasons, I want to add disc brakes on my 1949 Ford F1. I want to keep things stock as much as possible but add a few upgrades such as front disc brakes. Has anyone used this Speedway kit? It says it's a bolt-on upgrade using your stock spindles so it looks simple enough. If switching to disc in the front do I need to upgrade the stock master cylinder as well? If so, can you all provide a good replacement master cylinder? I need to either rebuild or replace it anyway. This truck has been sitting for long long time.
1948-1956 Ford Half Ton Deluxe Disc Brake Kit, 5 x 5-1/2 Inch
Laughing Gas
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From: Behind the wheel, IN
I used that kit on mine. Pretty straightforward install. This is the master cylinder I used:
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Dual-...eve,50597.html
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Dual-...eve,50597.html
Cargo Master
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From: Windermere Valley,B.C. Ca
Just a heads up and my experience and opinion only, your results will vary. Speedway is large discounter of car parts with the inherit possibility of problems.
On one occasion I had ordered a box of straight exhaust pipe and they sent me the wrong size. After much picture taking and communication they admitted their error but were hesitant to refund the shipping charges. I offered to keep the wrong size (I could use it) without a refund and pay for the right size if they shipped it at no charge. They agreed as it was in their favor. . On another occasion I had a problem and they absolutely refused a refund. Fortunately I had used Pay Pal and filled a dispute and I received the refund.
I think what separates a good company from a not so good one is how they solve a customers problems. I expected better after the sale service so I do not buy from Speedway anymore. Buyer beware.
On one occasion I had ordered a box of straight exhaust pipe and they sent me the wrong size. After much picture taking and communication they admitted their error but were hesitant to refund the shipping charges. I offered to keep the wrong size (I could use it) without a refund and pay for the right size if they shipped it at no charge. They agreed as it was in their favor. . On another occasion I had a problem and they absolutely refused a refund. Fortunately I had used Pay Pal and filled a dispute and I received the refund.
I think what separates a good company from a not so good one is how they solve a customers problems. I expected better after the sale service so I do not buy from Speedway anymore. Buyer beware.
Hotshot
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From: Burbank, WA
Absolutely you must change the master cylinder to a dual circuit type that's designed to work with front disc brakes. One from a 60's-70's full size Ford with front disc brakes should work and you will need an adapter plate to convert the bolt patterns. You may find adding a power booster will be helpful, too, and can all be incorporated together. There are aftermarket kits to help with that conversion.
Mountain Pass
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Everyone's experiences can be different. On two occasions Speedway sent me the wrong size item. I contacted them both times, and they let me keep the one they first shipped and sent me the replacement at no charge. I have had good customer service from them even if their order puller must be new!!
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