'66 Mustang drum -> power front disc conversion

Wound Up wrote:
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> I had this very same experience. I converted my 67 with a 4-piston SSB
> kit in ... 1995 I think. No power booster is needed; the
> tow-truck-sized pads on the big 4-piston calipers creates enough
> efficiency that the pedal is a little stiff, but the difference in sheer
> braking power and modulation (very important, how usable and
> controllable is that "braking power" throughout the range) was amazing.

I'm leaning toward a non-power-assist conversion. The very experienced
mechanic who's doing the work told me he's had trouble with them.

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w wrote:
> Wound Up wrote:
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>>
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>> I had this very same experience. I converted my 67 with a 4-piston
>> SSB kit in ... 1995 I think. No power booster is needed; the
>> tow-truck-sized pads on the big 4-piston calipers creates enough
>> efficiency that the pedal is a little stiff, but the difference in
>> sheer braking power and modulation (very important, how usable and
>> controllable is that "braking power" throughout the range) was amazing.
>
>
> I'm leaning toward a non-power-assist conversion. The very experienced
> mechanic who's doing the work told me he's had trouble with them.

He's absolutely right. There will be fewer things to consider, less
fuss and less money spent. And trust me, you simply won't need it!


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rw wrote:

> I'm planning to convert my '66 Mustang to power-assist front disc
> brakes. Here's the link to the parts for the mod, from Mustang Depot of
> Las Vegas:
>
> http://www.mustangdepot.com/OnLineCa...SSBC/a120d.htm
>
> Is this a good mod? Is the price ($1029) reasonable? Is Mustang Depot
> reputable? (Their tech guy I talked to seemed very straightforward and
> helpful.) How much time should a competent mechanic (not me) require?
>

That's a pretty good price. I just bought this same kit from
Mustangs Plus for just a tad more.
This can be a tough conversion. I spent all day yesterday fighting
with the MC. The four bolts that attach it to the firewall are a real
bear to get to. I had to make a special wrench to get back there.
Plan on buying or making new brake lines. Trying to get the old
fittings inscrewed without damage was impossible; even after soaking in
PB blaster for a week. I ended up cutting the lines. I'll be making
new ones today.
Bolting the spindle assemblies together was a piece of cake. Both
sides took all of 30 minutes. The 4 piston calipers look good.

I'm also installing the Flaming River R&P kit at the same time. So
the car won't be road ready for another week, the way things are going.

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