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May 17, 2006 | 03:53 AM

army_guy25

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disk brake package

is this everything i need to change my truck to manual disk brakes? i have a 72 swb
11-3/4" vented rotors
Calipers and pads
Caliper brackets
Master cylinder
Combination valve kit
Spindles
Brake hoses
Bearings/seals/dust caps
Hardware

May 17, 2006 | 04:53 AM

jowilker

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I didn't see brake booster/mounting bracket, stop light switch its bracket, bracket for rubber hoses. The little things

You can not beat parking your donor beside of your truck and dropping the assembly sliding it over in one piece and bolting it up under your truck. IMHO

John

May 17, 2006 | 06:24 AM

banjopicker66

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Additionally:
King pin set
Steel brake lines (The disc brake ones are different. It may be possible to use the original ones without cutting and reforming.)
Caliper hardware

Good luck!

May 17, 2006 | 09:14 AM

sandhillmike

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Originally Posted by jowilker

Not trying to steal the thread, but are you saying it's a direct bolt in swap on the front axle assembly from a 73-79 to a 67-72?

May 17, 2006 | 09:29 AM

banjopicker66

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SandhillMike: Yep. Relatively easy swap.
Front disc brakes from a '73 - '79 are a bolt up solution for '65 - '72 trucks.
Of course minor modifications need to be made, but they are minor. Usually the worst part is just time spent to do the job.
Search on this topic in the '61 - '66 forum; it is quite a popular upgrade there.

May 18, 2006 | 05:30 PM

Ford_Six

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There are two options for disk brake upgrades in the FAQ thread at the top of this section. There is also a piece on power brake and power steering upgrades.