Disk brake conversion sorce?
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Disk brake conversion sorce?
Anyone make a Disk Brake Kit for the 66?
I know the 71-79 spindles and parts should fit, but 2 years of searching junkyards and the newspaper for doner trucks has yeilded nothing. It seems most the junkyards around here crush them out.
What I need is a kit, or other sorce of parts to put disk brakes on a 66. anyone make such a kit.
I know the 71-79 spindles and parts should fit, but 2 years of searching junkyards and the newspaper for doner trucks has yeilded nothing. It seems most the junkyards around here crush them out.
What I need is a kit, or other sorce of parts to put disk brakes on a 66. anyone make such a kit.
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Try here.http://www.mpbrakes.com/.I haven't used them yet but they seemed knowledgeable over the phone.I'm holding out for a donor for my 65 250..Good luck
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66Beater,
MP brakes does make a disc conversion kit. I bought one for my 66F100. I also bought the dream beams. The install went well, with no problems mounting both the beams and MP kit. The MP kit is nice because it uses a smaller power booster than the factory original. I bought their rear disc conversion kit for the 9" rear end too. Again, a nice install with no problems. Let me know if you have any questions.
Ford Truck Guy.
MP brakes does make a disc conversion kit. I bought one for my 66F100. I also bought the dream beams. The install went well, with no problems mounting both the beams and MP kit. The MP kit is nice because it uses a smaller power booster than the factory original. I bought their rear disc conversion kit for the 9" rear end too. Again, a nice install with no problems. Let me know if you have any questions.
Ford Truck Guy.
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Thanks for the Link. That looks like exactly what I need. Twice the cost over doing it from a doner truck, but if I haven't found a good doner truck or salvage yard parts in 2 years, I guess it's time to bite the bullet and buy the kit. What are those Dream beams? I didn't find a listing on the MP site for them.
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Would not think, in the great state of Texas, there would be problem purchasing from local salvage yard. Called and got couple quote in my area and came to around $1000. Fortunate enough to find in local 'pic n pull' for around $250. Another suggestion, if you have access to ebay, can set it up to be notified by email if truck(s) you are searching for comes up for auction in your area.
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Hey, 66beater. Try this site also. I don't know if they make them for 66 but I will buy from here for my 64.http://www.ecihotrodbrakes.com/brake_facts.html Good luck!!!!
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Originally Posted by 66beater
Thanks for the Link. That looks like exactly what I need. Twice the cost over doing it from a doner truck, but if I haven't found a good doner truck or salvage yard parts in 2 years, I guess it's time to bite the bullet and buy the kit. What are those Dream beams? I didn't find a listing on the MP site for them.
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Beater, Do like I did and buy a complete truck. When I got through selling parts that I didn't need, I made back more that I paid for the truck. I got much more than a power steering disc brake upgrade out of the deal too.
It wasn't just luck, because I have done it more than once.
Don't want an engine change, look for one with a blown engine or oil burner. A little smart shopping can pay large dividens.
John
It wasn't just luck, because I have done it more than once.
Don't want an engine change, look for one with a blown engine or oil burner. A little smart shopping can pay large dividens.
John
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Tonka Toy: If you have a true '64, you cannot use a later truck as a donor for disc brakes. Double check your truck. If it has a single I-beam in front, you cannot use later parts.
If you have an early '65 titled as a '64 (with twin I-beams), yes, you can can use a later donor truck.
1965 was a year of major changes. The trucks prior to '65 look the same externally, but underneath there is almost nothing that interchanges.
If you have an early '65 titled as a '64 (with twin I-beams), yes, you can can use a later donor truck.
1965 was a year of major changes. The trucks prior to '65 look the same externally, but underneath there is almost nothing that interchanges.
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Originally Posted by bigperm2
This may seem like a silly question, but I have a set of '73 F250 twin I-beams to use on a disc brake conversion on my '66 f100. Will the '73 and up 5 lug hub and rotor bolt to the F250 I-beams?
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Originally Posted by Mikestrucks
Hi 66 beater, I have these disc sets. From the spindles out or everything from axles to prake pedal. Just Private Massage me or email me from my web site if you still need a set.
thanks
John