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MRadke

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Disk Brake Conversions
« on: July 07, 2015, 10:05:53 AM »
Is there a disk brake conversion for a 66 Galaxie that won't widen the track?  I just looked at Wilwood's site and theirs adds width to the front end.

drdano

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Re: Disk Brake Conversions
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2015, 10:37:23 AM »

MRadke

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Re: Disk Brake Conversions
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2015, 12:33:22 PM »
Have you tried their kits?  Did you notice any difference in width?

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Re: Disk Brake Conversions
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2015, 01:33:46 PM »
Give Dan at chockostang a call he deals in only vintage ford disc/drum brakes and steering systems.        Ph 217 882 2083
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BruceS

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Re: Disk Brake Conversions
« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2015, 07:16:10 PM »
I would also try Master Power Brakes; they offer the whole package including rotors, calipers, and dual masters and boosters.  I'm running an MPB dual master and booster on my Fairlane with a Scarebird front disk conversion. 

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Re: Disk Brake Conversions
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2015, 10:24:50 AM »
Thanks for the ideas.