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Topic: early stang brakes upgrades
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Jim Sams
Journeyman Posts: 55
From: Charlotte NC
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 01-30-2001 07:29 AM
   
Hi Guys,
I am new to the forum, and have a question.
I have converted my '69 mustang to Granada disk brakes with a granada manual master cylinder.
The problem is that it still is pretty weak in the braking department.
Anyone have a monster braking system on their mustang?
Thanks, Guys.
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 571
From: Stanton, Michigan
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-30-2001 10:18 AM
Hey, Jim - Welcome to M&M!!  Another '69 fan - Kool! I can't help you with your killer brakes question (I've got OEM discs/drums on my '69 Mach I), but I'm sure their are a few M&M folks here that can get you 'jump-started' in your project!
Good Luck !!
Ryan ------------------
The '3-Pedal Attitude' Kid
in a '69 FB w/ 306 now, but
the 460+ is coming... :D
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 571
From: Stanton, Michigan
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-30-2001 10:25 AM
Hey again, Jim.
Check out the 1/21/01 post (on page 2 of this forum). It has a bunch of good stuff on such a swap and may be helpful in correcting your symptoms.
Later,,, Ryan
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Jim Sams
Journeyman Posts: 55
From: Charlotte NC
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 01-30-2001 01:52 PM
Thanks for the replies. I already have the Granada setup, and while it's better that 4 wheel drum, it is not that great.
I want brakes equal to my 372C powerplant.Thanks, Jim
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 571
From: Stanton, Michigan
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-30-2001 04:07 PM
Yeah - me again  , Jim:
Are you sure you should be using the Granada MANUAL master cylinder with discs?...I'm thinking that it may not move enough fluid for a disc system..  If you pump the brakes does the performance improve?
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Jim Sams
Journeyman Posts: 55
From: Charlotte NC
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 01-30-2001 04:12 PM
Hi Ryan,
I have the manual disk brake master cylinder. "should" be OK I would think.
Of course the Boss 302 Chassis book calls out a '69 truck master cylinder for the old race brake kits.
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 5246
From: Pensacola, Florida, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 01-30-2001 07:10 PM
Hi Jim,
Welcome to Mustangsandmore.com. Glad to have you here. Check out all the Forum's and enjoy. Please stop by Sam's Place and introduce yourself to the gang.
Are you using a singal or dual resevor master cyclinder for your brake application??? Just curious.Dave & Terri ------------------
66 Bench Coupe (Anna Belle)
65 "A" Code w/4 Speed (Poni)
66 "C" Code Coupe (Sally)
MCA#47921
M&M #166
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TomP
Moderator Posts: 3423
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 01-31-2001 01:24 AM
Granada's don't have "better" brakes... they are simply cheaper to produce and more of them.The old 4 piston types are better. I made my own setup ,using 12" rotors and the original drum brake spindles,and 4 piston aluminum calipers, its riceburner stuff ,but cheap in wreckers and lightweight. Problem is that most 15" wheels won't clear.
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Jim Sams
Journeyman Posts: 55
From: Charlotte NC
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 01-31-2001 06:55 AM
Well, you may be right about the granada brakes. Tell me about your japaneese retrofit.Thanks, Jim
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302Mustang66
Journeyman Posts: 41
From: Virginia
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 01-31-2001 06:47 PM
I'd also like to hear about your brake upgrade.------------------
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1995 Mustang
Midnight Blue
393cid 452hp off the bottle
NOS 250hp 2 stage
SVO T5
Steeda Stage3
Cobra wing
17x8 & 17x10 OZ wheels
Goodyear F1's
10.38et - 130mph on the bottle
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And comeing soon!
1966 Mustang Coupe
White Pearl
302cid C4 Trans
9" 3.50 Rear
16x7 OZ wheels
BFG rubber
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Nos351C
Gearhead Posts: 3000
From: Rohnert Park, CA USA M&M member#591
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 01-31-2001 07:51 PM
Welcome to M&M Jim ------------------
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