57 thunderbird disc brake conversion kits

#57 thunderbird disc brake conversion kits how to#
#57 thunderbird disc brake conversion kits upgrade#

57 Exhaust Pipes & Hangers Exhaust Manifold & Exhaust Accessories Heating / Cooling. Firewall & Brake Pedal Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit Master Cylinder Parking Brake Power Brake Components. I wonder if anyone has any experience in converting your classic to disc brakes? I found a kit on Summit Racing that i think will work for my 1959, but wanted to ask you all if i have the right one or what the right one might be. Shop Master Cylinder for your classic 1955-1957 Thunderbird at Free shipping over 300, fast delivery & everyday low pricing.

#57 thunderbird disc brake conversion kits how to#

So i want to convert to disc brakes and when i shop for the kits its very confusing since i've never done this before. Anyone have a recommendation about the best brand disc brake conversion kit Also, are there any good links to videos/guides how to do it >. I have a 1936 Ford with mechanical brakes and frankly I feel very little difference. The drum brakes slow you down but the quick stopping power is just not there.

#57 thunderbird disc brake conversion kits upgrade#

The pedal still moves only an inch from the floorboard and if i really need to apply pressure it feels like I'm bottoming out on the floorboard. Caliper upgrade for 61-64 Thunderbird 14 wheels: 1964-73 Ford Mustang Complete Disc Brake. After completely overhauling the drum brakes, master cylinder and of course all necessary adjustments I'm still not satisfied with the braking power. I'm want to convert my TBird from drum brakes to disc brakes. So my question is how involved and expensive is it to convert to disc brakes? Can i do it with 14' wheels? Anything else I need to know or consider making the conversion? Should i even make the conversion? Your advice or recommendations is much appreciated. I'm trying to determine if this is normal for hydraulic brakes and i just don't remember that or not. But after all that my pedal still goes to within an inch of the floorboard. The 14' disc brake wheel I have described above (D3OZ 1007-A) measures 14 x 5 1/2'. They offer caliper clearance and are stronger that the original wheel, especially when using radial tires. The reason I'm considering it is because i just replaced my master cylinder, all the wheel cylinders and of course adjusted and bled the brakes. The below wheels are more common (other model wheels were used) and should be fairly easy to find. I am considering making a change to disc brakes but had a few questions. So i hope I'm not asking anything previously posted.

Maximum braking performance, enhanced pedal response. I went through old forum posts and could not find any conversation about converting from hydraulic brakes to disc brakes. Swap those antiquated drums for the modern power of the SS-SpeedShop Drum to Disc Brake Conversion Kit.