1966 drum to disc brake conversion

[Markunas1]

Hey guys,
I just got my wilwood disc brake conversion kit this weekend and started putting it in and figured id start a little thread and put some pics up for anyone else considering the swap. If I can figure out how to upload.

[poboyjo65]

try the bucket
http://www.cometcentral.com/forum/viewt ... f=1&t=2448

[Markunas1]

Okay im going to give this photo upload thing a shot. I ran into a little issue and will be calling wilwood today, but I will go ahead and post pics up to now.

Here is what it looked like before the swap


Here is where I got when I realized I had a problem


And this is the problem, the edge of the caliper is in contact with the spindle and will not line up with the bracket....

[Markunas1]

Okay well I called wilwood and got my situation fixed. Apparently I had my brackets on the wrong side... but its all good now. Got one side complete hope to finish the other side this weekend and be road ready!

[Lip Ripper]

So my question is; does the disc set up use the same spindles as the drum?

[Markunas1]

Yes. This kit is set up to attach to stock drum spindles or stock disc spindles. You do have to modify the disc spindles slightly though. Also clears 14 inch wheels

[Lip Ripper]

Hmm, I have a used set up that I pulled from a car that I parted out but it isn't Wilwood. It isn't stock either. How much was the kit? I have to buy another set of tires and wheels to go with what I have. (I think)

[Markunas1]

I got it for 575 from jegs. Only kit I found with aluminum calipers that fit stock wheels.

[Lip Ripper]

Thanks. I checked to see what I have on the shelf and it is SSBC Force 10 calipers. It looks like they are on stock spindles too as I compare them to mine. I emailed SSBC to see if I can buy kits for them since a couple of dust boots are torn. I pulled the stainless lines and proportioning valve from the donor car too. Heck they may clear 14's I'll have to check.

Stacey

[Markunas1]

Yea they might. Most of the stuff from ssbc (that I could afford) required 15 inch wheels, unless it had cast calipers

[Markunas1]

Yeah thats one thing I didnt get though is a new proportioning valve. Is that a necessary part to change when going from drum to disc?

[Lip Ripper]

Yep. And you have a dual master cylinder now, right?

[Markunas1]

No I guess i will have to purchase that stuff before I can drive... any sugestions as far as what would need the least modification?

[Comechero65]

Thanks. I checked to see what I have on the shelf and it is SSBC Force 10 calipers. It looks like they are on stock spindles too as I compare them to mine. I emailed SSBC to see if I can buy kits for them since a couple of dust boots are torn. I pulled the stainless lines and proportioning valve from the donor car too. Heck they may clear 14's I'll have to check.

Stacey

My front disks are the K-H 4 piston calipers from a 67 mustang. I think SSBC sells the same parts. Stock 14" wheels as well as the 14" rims I am using mount and clear with no problem.
Ron

[Flintlock]

I bought this kit and it bolted right up to my 65 (5 bolt spindles) with zero problems. Includes the dual master cylinder as well. http://www.chockostangclassicmustang.co ... sions.html

Mark