disc brakes, help!
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From: Wellington, CO
You can buy the spindle adapters from most of the big F100 vendors for about $100, then you can source the other stuff from local parts houses (new) or junkyards (used). Plus you save on shipping costs for a pair of rotors, loaded calipers, etc. LMK if you need more info.
Ron
Ron
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I installed a front disc brake setup on my 51 in June. I Thought I would be smart and just purchase the mounting kit because that was the only way to get the spindle adaptor. The rest of the kit (Rotors, Calipers, Bearings, Ect.) I purchased from Schucks. I didn't want to mail order the braided lines because I was not sure they would be the right length. I ordered them from a local speed shop took me 4 trips to get them to actually order them. When I added up the total cost of the purchase I discovered I only saved $40.00 over what I could have purchased a conversion kit. All the running around and trouble piecing it together was not worth the $40.00 I saved, now that I look back.
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I go the kit over 9 years ago but however, I know it would have been less money for just the adapter and bracket. You also have to look at changing to a power M/C and a floor or firewall pedal which cost me $600 without the firewall mounting bracket & pedal which was $350 from Industrial chasis. The price now is probably well over a grand so I'll say you'll save with the salvage yard unless your local yard has outrageous prices.
Jaye
Jaye
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Jaye, how did the power master cylinder work out for you. After reading the Bonusbuilt.com article about his experience with a power setup I decided to go with a manual 1" cylinder. I haven't had the truck on the hwy yet just around the neighborhood, and it seems to have a good pedal and stopping.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Minnesota
What do you condsider cheap? I got the setup for my 1950 front discs for less then $500.00 that includes brake hoses and pads. Price a rebuild of a stock setup not that much of a diffrence. Especially if you need new hubs.
