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Topic: Problems finding parts to convert to disc brakes?????
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jermustang68
Journeyman Posts: 9
From: Santa Rosa,Texas, USA
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 11-16-2002 04:32 AM
   
Hey, I need you alls help. My early 68 coupe has all wheel drum brakes,I want to convert it to front disc brakes.I'm from South Texas, and I've heard that Granada parts will work. The problem is that I don't seem to find any.Could you all tell me what other ford cars(years & models)I can look for. Also a list of parts that I would need to get from these cars. Thanks for your help!!!!!!! ------------------
68 MUSTANG COUPE
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 7549
From: Norfolk, Virginia, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 11-16-2002 11:54 AM
Check the archives for articles on disc brake conversions. You can also run a search on the site for disc brake conversions. We have had several great threads on this topic.  Dave & Terri ------------------
Poison Ivy (Dave's)
'65 Fastback Modified 289 4V, C-4, dual exhaust, styled steel wheels, rally pac, A/C
'02 Explorer XLT, Black, 3.73:1 limited slip, class III tow package!
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 18183
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-16-2002 01:08 PM
interesting question..now I have one..With the limited numbers of donor cars now would it not be just as viable to order the same parts we can remove used off Granada from NAPA-Auto Zone or another outlet?
sam
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amartin725
Gearhead Posts: 104
From: Attleboro, MA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 11-16-2002 02:24 PM
You still need the Granada spindles and caliper mounting brackets. You can't buy those at NAPA, only a boneyardAl
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 18183
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-16-2002 08:18 PM
mmmmmmmmmmmm...but there nust be another source,get creative
sam
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MidLifCrisis
Gearhead Posts: 282
From: USA
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 11-16-2002 08:48 PM
quote:
Originally posted by mustangs68:
interesting question..now I have one..With the limited numbers of donor cars now would it not be just as viable to order the same parts we can remove used off Granada from NAPA-Auto Zone or another outlet?
sam
Excellent point! I just finished a swap using a '70 Cougar donor. I had a buddy, who works for Ford, search for the brake hardware and components necessary to perform the swap. Ford has dicontinued almost everything except a few rotor bearings and maybe the tie-rod ends.
NAPA had everything. They had rebuilt calipers and brake hardware kits at prices well below what the dealer would normally charge. Also, shop the various Mustang parts suppliers for their front disc brake kits. It will save you huge amounts of time waiting for odd parts to come in, and the cost will not be signifigantly more than if you use a boneyard donor. I was lucky to get a donor vehicle with rotors that only needed turning. With the rebuilt calipers, new hoses, bearings, and nuts & bolts- I spent approx $550, which doesn't include the steel brake lines that needed replacing or tie rods. The new kits are lighter as well, for less usprung weight. Another savings.
If I ever find myself doing this again, I definately am taking the easy way out and using a kit. Good luck, Charlie
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soaring
Gearhead Posts: 116
From: New Mexico
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 11-16-2002 09:57 PM
You can buy a new kit (parts) from many Vintage Mustang parts places. The cost is over 800 bucks though. But, it will save you a lot of trouble trying to make used parts fit. Also, you will need to upgrade the master cylinder as well.
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 1746
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 11-16-2002 10:55 PM
There's a factory here building Shelby Cobra replicas where they take the entire front end (power steering and brakes) off Toyota vans.
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 18183
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-17-2002 07:43 AM
I have an "inside person" at NAPA..I think I'll Challenage them to find all the parts on the Disc Swap,yes spindles too since they have out sources also,just to see what I come up with..and keeping the price below the "Disc Kits" sam
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68DARKHORSE
Gearhead Posts: 378
From: Austin, Tx
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 11-18-2002 11:10 AM
I bought a wrecked '70 Mach 1 just to get the disc brakes and tie rods, then sold the car with my 68 drums on it.I could have sold the car for more than I paid for it. But, I was trying to help someone get a project started. [This message has been edited by 68DARKHORSE (edited 11-18-2002).]
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pony boy
Gearhead Posts: 333
From: n.y. n.y.
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 11-19-2002 01:33 PM
Hi I have a take off set,from a Versailles,spindles and all.I would definately go through it and get the calipers rebuilt.Shipping would probably be expensive.I am keeping for a possible future project.I'll consider a reasonable offer.I don't know what they are going for?
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 18183
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-19-2002 04:26 PM
From NAPA you can get everything but spindles..we'er looking for an out source for those
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RADRIDE
Gearhead Posts: 243
From: Va.Beach, Va.
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 11-19-2002 07:30 PM
Be careful of those Versailles spindles the lower ball joint is not the same as a Mustang or a Granada.It can be done just not as easy.
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