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Topic: Need Help with Versailles Brakes
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Baxter
Journeyman Posts: 13
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Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 04-19-2003 07:15 PM
  
I am in the process of aquiring a completely redone Versailles rear with disc brakes. I guess this is pretty much a bolt on. My Question for you guys is: Can I use the Versailles Fronts? Anything I should know about? My car is currently Drum/Drum (NON- Power). I will be getting them with the spindles. Any help with this is greatly appreciated.
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3603
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 04-19-2003 07:52 PM
Welcome to M&M  I've not done the Versailles swap myself, so I can't help much 
However, I think there's a bunch of stuff in archives (the 'Hop To' box on the lower-right of the screen) on the topic. You can also try doing a search using 'Versailles', you're bound to find a ton of stuff. A bunch of guys here have done this swap, so they'll likely be along shortly to share  ------------------
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-19-2003 07:53 PM
Welcome to M&M! They should be pretty much the same as Granada/Monach brakes, and if so, this will really help you: https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/DanJonesDrumDiskConversion.html ------------------
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RADRIDE
Gearhead Posts: 252
From: Va.Beach, Va.
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 04-19-2003 08:01 PM
I did the rear from a Granada and the only problem with a low car is that it seemed about 1/2inch off center and would rub.I know of plenty who have stock ride height with no problem.The front Ive heard the lower ball joint is a problem.The hole in spindle is too big for ball joint.Just check part #s of Granada and Versailles lower ball joint.If both same no problem.
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Baxter
Journeyman Posts: 13
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Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 04-19-2003 08:50 PM
This is great! Keep it coming guys. What are the options on this ball joint problem with the Versailles Fronts? I read you can use a spacer, or ???. Thanks
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RADRIDE
Gearhead Posts: 252
From: Va.Beach, Va.
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 04-19-2003 08:58 PM
The only one Ive talked to that did it had a shipyard machine shop make them(without their knowing).Dont know of any one that sells it ,but MustangsPlus would be the first place Id call to get any info they had.
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Baxter
Journeyman Posts: 13
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Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 04-20-2003 06:39 PM
So guys, should I buy the Versailles front brakes, or go with something like a 70 Mustang 11" setup?
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RADRIDE
Gearhead Posts: 252
From: Va.Beach, Va.
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 04-20-2003 07:49 PM
I bought SSBC conversion kit and it came complete w/ dual master cyl.,proportioning valve and I upgraded to Turbo Slot rotors and have been very happy.Been on car for 5yrs.with no problems,and I road race so brakes are very important.If you dont drive it every day older set-ups tend to freeze up piston in caliper where as stainless does not.
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 1004
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 04-21-2003 06:45 AM
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Originally posted by Baxter:
So guys, should I buy the Versailles front brakes, or go with something like a 70 Mustang 11" setup?
I think the versailles front brakes have a larger tie rod hole than the standard mustang/granada.
I'm sure someone makes an adaptor or sells a correct tie rod end....
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rm302 boss
Moderator Posts: 649
From: Austin Texas
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 04-21-2003 02:25 PM
Scott Drake.... sells it..
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