Disk Brakes
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Disk Brakes
I would like to replace my drums with disc. 2 questions.
Where is the best place to get a conversion kit and since I plan on going to some type of power brake system, should I do it all at once?
Where is the best place to get a conversion kit and since I plan on going to some type of power brake system, should I do it all at once?
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Yea, sorry about that. My first post and I was ready to get it out. It's a 65 but has apparently been modified to hold a 289 vs a straight 6. Not sure what type of modification that requires.
Anyone advise as to whether or not disk brakes are worth the money spent?
Anyone advise as to whether or not disk brakes are worth the money spent?
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I had a '78 F100 with front disc brakes, and currently have a '72 F250 with BIG drum brakes. They both had power brakes. Loaded or unloaded the F100 would stop right on a dime compared to the F250 with it's BIG drums.
Loaded, it takes 40 acres to stop the F250.
Because I had the opportunity to make this comparison, the choice would be a no-brainer for me.
RF
Loaded, it takes 40 acres to stop the F250.
Because I had the opportunity to make this comparison, the choice would be a no-brainer for me.RF
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http://www.mongrelmotorsports.homest...f100discs.html
Suggest bookmark and keep for future references. May want to run search on topic, wherehouse of info. Also check out the 'tech article' section believe something in there on disc brakes, plus lot of other good stuff.
good luck,
dave
65f100, swb flareside, 302, t18, ps/pb
65f100,c/c lwb, 390, 3speed w/ od., pb, process install p/s.
Suggest bookmark and keep for future references. May want to run search on topic, wherehouse of info. Also check out the 'tech article' section believe something in there on disc brakes, plus lot of other good stuff.
good luck,
dave
65f100, swb flareside, 302, t18, ps/pb
65f100,c/c lwb, 390, 3speed w/ od., pb, process install p/s.
Last edited by daveengelson; Aug 10, 2004 at 09:47 PM.
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