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FE Power Forums => FE Technical Forum => Topic started by: olman on December 24, 2019, 01:09:43 AM
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Does anyone offer disc brakes that fit on the stock 63 Galaxie spindle? Thinking of 4 wheel discs. I'm running 15" Cragar SS wheels.
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This kit is what I used, works like a charm.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wil-14013653/overview/year/1963/make/ford/model/galaxie
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Ditto, just put that on the wagon last winter. I ran 77 T bird for decades but got this kit cheap on the Summit return table. I put the Tbird stuff on my 2 dr.
(https://i.postimg.cc/kMjq55mx/IMG-20181027-205949994.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/BQXsPGSR/IMG-20181028-220540386.jpg)
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What diameter master cylinder are you guys running with this kit? Power assist or manual?
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Those rotors look small what size are they?
On my Ranchero (not Galaxie spindles though) I am using a 15x5" TorqThrust and have 12" discs in them. I used early 90's Toyota Supra rotors and machined the stock drum brake hubs down to fit the rotors, only mods on the rotors is drilling the wheel stud holes to 1/2". I made 1/4" steel plate brackets to hold some early 90's Jap car calipers (I guess I should find out what they are!) and they clear the rim with 1/2" to spare. I suspect I could get a 13" rotor in there too.
But not all 15" rims are alike for that, most newer wheels have lots of brake clearance.
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Dan, I run manual master cylinder. I'd have to try to research what I bought? It is one of those big alum chevy looking master cylinders. 7/8"? 1"? It works well.
Tom, they aren't "Big" by any means. Likely the same size rotor as the Tbird had. Just a better caliper(4 piston) and pads. This is the "Street" kit, not the full blown race version with alum hat/rotor. I got the kit cheap enough to upgrade the wagon AND put the TBird stuff on the 2 dr. Win/win.
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I'm probably late to the party on this, but I also installed Wilwoods on the front of my '64. Back when I started researching the project, Wilwood seemed the way to go, for me. Nowadays there are many kits out there, even ones that some 3-5 yrs ago were had problems -but I think since then, have been remedied and/or improved. Also, Leed has a good kit out, from what I've read.
I'm very content with how they perform, and just as importantly, how I in turn feel when wifey and I are out cruising all the busy thoroughfares we have here. ::)
I believe the rotors are 11.25", the manual m/c I chose is 7/8" bore (1966-77 Bronco), plus I converted the hydraulic brake switch to electric. Adjustable Wilwood prop valve tucked in under m/c.
Norm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4846/45369967905_37b1c1a653_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2c8bWMX)WP_20170604_22_00_18_Pro (https://flic.kr/p/2c8bWMX) by 1964 Galaxie 500 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/norms64gal/), on Flickr
After a few years on the road:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4880/31259817667_6d861cd0c9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PCjJHz)WP_20180829_09_25_27_Pro (https://flic.kr/p/PCjJHz) by 1964 Galaxie 500 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/norms64gal/), on Flickr
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Maybe it wasn't available at the time but Wilwood has a very cool adjustable prop valve that incorporates the hydraulic light switch and inverted flare outlets, it also acts as a splitter for the two front brake lines. No need for any adapter fittings. #260-11179
I have used several, latest one is on a guys 65 Mustang with the Mustang Steve power brake conversion. This left no room for the original switch on the pedal.
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That nice Wilwood piece was available when I was spec'ing parts for mine, but there wasn't a handy place to install a valve like that (or really any factory type valve), hence why I went with tucking an adj type under the m/c as I did. (clutch linkage adjustment 'area' needed to remain accessible). Plus, I was intent on eliminating that pesky hyd switch set up, lol. I had the room and the pieces to put it on the pedal. Just a personal choice mind you, and I'm sure on your applications it is/was really thee way to go ! :)
Norm
<<Maybe it wasn't available at the time but Wilwood has a very cool adjustable prop valve that incorporates the hydraulic light switch and inverted flare outlets, it also acts as a splitter for the two front brake lines. No need for any adapter fittings. #260-11179
I have used several, latest one is on a guys 65 Mustang with the Mustang Steve power brake conversion. This left no room for the original switch on the pedal.>>