Can a 1966 Mustang be converted to disc brakes?
May’s Ride of the Month contest ended with a tie! Go to this thread to vote on the winner! VOTE HERE I completed restoration on my 1966 Mustang convertible last summer. Have owned the car for many years. Looking to do front brake conversion to discs. I have the14-5 styled wheels, so it appears that none of the aftermarket kits will fit.
What kind of disc brake does a Mustang Fairlane have?
If your Mustang, Fairlane, Falcon, Comet has 5 Bolt Factory Drum Brakes, You already have Excellent DISC BRAKE Spindles on your Classic. The 5 bolt 65-67 Mustang Fairlane, Spindle, is the SAME EXACT Spindle Ford used to install the Disc Brake setup on the Assembly line, as well as Drum Brake—-Only one Spindle for both application.
How do you change the brakes on a Ford Mustang?
Loosening the brake shoes via the adjuster wheel and a few evenly spaced, soft-faced mallet blows to the outside of the drum often helps remove it. Even if the rotors on a disc system appear to be in fine condition, check the thickness of the brake pads for uniformity. Here are new pads on a fourpiston caliper.
Why are the brakes on my Ford Mustang not working?
If the pads that were on the car were wearing unevenly, this could point to a problem with corrosion and/or broken or stuck hardware that needs to be corrected before the brakes are reinstalled. This is one of the reasons such hardware is usually replaced automatically; it solves such issues.
What kind of disc brakes do you need for a 1965 Mustang?
Enter Master Power Brakes. Our specialty is bolt-in disc brake conversion kits for classic cars. The Mustang is hands down one of our specialties that we take great pride in. It doesn’t matter if you have a 1965, a 1973 or anything in between, we have a disc brake conversion kit that will fit your need.
What kind of brake caliper does a Shelby Mustang use?
The brake caliper we have chosen for the Mustang applications is based upon the caliper used in the factory disc brake Mustangs when discussing the Shelby cars. It is a cast iron 4-piston caliper and utilizes a stainless steel piston and an attractive zinc finish to prevent corrosion.
Is the 68 69 disc brake the same as the 67?
The 68 69 Drum Spindle is the same C6OA Spindle as used on the 67 Mustangs, So Yes, the 4 piston K/H Style Disc Brakes will bolt on the 68 69 Without changing spindles as well. You won’t even have to change your Alignment settings!!!
How much does front disc brake conversion kit cost?
Speak With A Specialist Now! Our most popular option of several that we have is the Legend Series front disc brake conversion kits. Starting at just $789.00, the Legend Series is a complete brake system that features OEM style cast-iron calipers and vented rotors.