64 front disc brakes

[bubba2246]

Next project I will be looking to do the front disc brake conversion on my 64 vert . Any recommendations before I start on products or what to watch out for would be helpful. I’d really like to keep original whee size with hubcaps.

[Dan Szwarc]

My understanding is that the conventional “easy” upgrade of using 65-69 spindles and calipers requires 15” rims because of the rotor size.

There may be other kits that allow one to stick with 14” rims.

[action]

Mark II Enterprises has a kit.
However you are going to drop at least a grand and no master cylinder comes with that option
And I have had shipping issues with them in the past

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[bubba2246]

Ok thanks for the feed back, I’m going to look into keeping the drums and upgrade the master cylinder. I heard there is a good write up on this forum to reference

[Mike]

This post and the one it links to has pretty straight forward directions and part numbers

https://www.thelincolnforum.net/phpbb3/ ... x3#p372263

[stevedrums]

Ok thanks for the feed back, I’m going to look into keeping the drums and upgrade the master cylinder. I heard there is a good write up on this forum to reference

check these guys out
https://www.gearheadengineer.com/accessories

[bd94s10]

Most cost effective options I've found is sourcing a reasonable priced set of '65 or up parts. Also, CPP is the most cost effective aftermarket I've found. https://www.classicperform.com/other-customs.htm

When we re-did my '64 drum breaks I could not believer how well they work. I have a '67 rebuilt booster (since I had it sitting in my shop - robbed it off my '67 lol) and a dual master with no proportioning valve. They work fantastic. I do plan to upgrade to disc in the front when I bag my car hence I'll need to re-bend brake lines and run a proportioning valve.