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Topic: Anyone heard of non-power disc brakes?
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Ralph Rebandt
Gearhead Posts: 481
From: Farmington Hills, MI
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 01-26-2003 10:54 PM
   
Fellas, I am trying to do the switch over from 5 lug front drum to 5 lug power disc brakes. Still looking for a pedal and saving for the power brake booster and m/c.A fella told me that I could intall the disc spindles, rotors, etc and just use it as a non power system until I get the rest of the stuff. Have you ever heard of that? Any special information I need to know?
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 1880
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 01-27-2003 04:05 AM
You can certainly set it up like that. I have. I haven't driven the car since I did the conversion, but when it's finally up and running again, I expect it to be a little heavy when braking. But I'm not a fan of power brakes, so I'm gonna give it a try first, and see how I like it.
I believe non-power discs were a Mustang option in 71-73. Someone will tell you if I'm wrong.
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 1880
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 01-27-2003 04:08 AM
Ooops ... double post.[This message has been edited by Fastback68 (edited 01-27-2003).]
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Pierre
Gearhead Posts: 394
From: Near Paris, France
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 01-27-2003 07:24 AM
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Originally posted by Ralph Rebandt:
Fellas, I am trying to do the switch over from 5 lug front drum to 5 lug power disc brakes. Still looking for a pedal and saving for the power brake booster and m/c.A fella told me that I could intall the disc spindles, rotors, etc and just use it as a non power system until I get the rest of the stuff. Have you ever heard of that? Any special information I need to know?
When I switched from front drum to disk on my 67 I first used a non-power stock hydraulic MC system. You could brake but it was very hard.....so hard I was worried the back of my seat would break  Since I went to power, braking is a breeze BUT I couldn't really tell you if maximum braking power was increased with the new system....!!? Just drive very defensively and you'll be fine 
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19964
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-27-2003 11:44 AM
Ralph, Mustangs had non power disc brakes available until 1971.
65-66 was only available as non power disc.
MM was a factory disc car.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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RPM289
Gearhead Posts: 116
From: Phenix City, AL
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 01-27-2003 11:55 AM
I did the Granada / Lincon ft. disc brakes with no power booster and love them no more pulling one way or the other when ya hit the brakes! I think I could sit on my hands and it will stop straight.------------------
Mike 66' Mustang,289,4 speed overdrive.
95' Lightning #2218
65' Mustang,Tubbed, Rear cage ladder bars / coil over's, 5.13:1 N-case 9in.31 spline, 302, soon to be a 4 speed.
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Steve-UK
Journeyman Posts: 41
From: Wickford, Essex, England
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 01-27-2003 07:55 PM
I have just received my new brake kit from Master Power Brakes, it has four pot calipers and a non power master cylinder. The reason I went this way was from my experience of building rally cars here in the UK. The pedal on cars fitted with a push rod booster feel dead, not much feed back. With the correct size master cylinder and correct combination valve a non booster set-up can work very well. Master Power Brakes have a lot of info on there site www.mpbrakes.com including info on residual back pressure, the difference between drum & disc brakes Steve-UK
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19964
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-27-2003 11:55 PM
Welcome to M&M Steve UK !
sheeze, another Steve 
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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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Ralph Rebandt
Gearhead Posts: 481
From: Farmington Hills, MI
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 01-28-2003 06:26 AM
thanks for all the help and information on this question
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 1329
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 01-28-2003 12:17 PM
Hey Ralph,I have a '66 with the SSBC front disc kit with a '74 maverick master cylinder from Napa. Make sure to ask for a '74 Maverick master cylinder for manual front disc brakes. Make sure to either use the same pushrod from the original single bowl or the one that comes with it (same length). Best combination in my opinion, especially since I can't run a power booster due to low engine vacuum. Erik ------------------
1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Dad's - Original Unrestored
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