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I know some of you are Mustang gurus and that the answer would be the same for the fairlane. I have a friend with a 69 Mustang V8 with non power shoe brakes. He would like to add at least front disc brakes to improve braking. What vendor would you recommend and would you also add power booster?
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Jay, not sure what kind of budget your friend has, I didn't have much of one at the time. I found out Granada disc brakes and the spindles will fit on Mustangs and Fairlanes. That's what I ended up doing on my 68 Fairlane. It was a non power drum brake car too, didn't go with a? booster. Had to use Granada tie rod ends and switched master to a Maverick one. The best decision I ever made on the car. I was looking at the disc brake kits out there, but saved about $400 doing it the way I did.
Will Denver, CO
On Aug 21, 2023 8:13 AM, jay Rush <jrush69gt@...> wrote: I know some of you are Mustang gurus and that the answer would be the same for the fairlane. I have a friend with a 69 Mustang V8 with non power shoe brakes. He would like to add at least front disc brakes to improve braking. What vendor would you recommend and would you also add power booster?
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Jay,
? I've mainly used NPD, but would prefer going original parts if possible, so try West Coast Classic Cougar in Salem, Oregon. If you're going to do a swap, might as well put in a booster.
Steve
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I know some of you are Mustang gurus and that the answer would be the same for the fairlane. I have a friend with a 69 Mustang V8 with non power shoe brakes. He would like to add at least front disc brakes to improve braking. What vendor would you recommend
and would you also add power booster?
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Hello Jay ! ! !?
I cannot recommend a vendor, I am certain most of them are pretty good as this topic is decades old. But for me, I look for systems that use OEM parts so that I don't have to rembember to look for (as example) Toyota calipers and Chevy Cavalier rotors etc etc.?
I bought a 4 piston disc brake setup for my 63 wagon that used all factory hardware and had no issues with it other than tweaking thing here and there.? --
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On Mon, 2023-08-21 at 07:13 -0700, jay Rush wrote: I know some of you are Mustang gurus and that the answer would be the same for the fairlane. I have a friend with a 69 Mustang V8 with non power shoe brakes. He would like to add at least front disc brakes to improve braking. What vendor would you recommend and would you also add power booster?
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Hey Will,
That is a great option, and Rock Auto will have ll the parts new. ?I found a Granada in the pick a part a few years ago and took all the parts for my wagon, but they would not fin the the wheels that I wanted to use. ?I am not certain how many of these can still be found in junk yards, but a great budget option for sure.? --
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I am Linc..... What more could you possibly need to know?
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On Mon, 2023-08-21 at 08:26 -0600, Will wrote: Jay, not sure what kind of budget your friend has, I didn't have much of one at the time. I found out Granada disc brakes and the spindles will fit on Mustangs and Fairlanes. That's what I ended up doing on my 68 Fairlane. It was a non power drum brake car too, didn't go with a? booster. Had to use Granada tie rod ends and switched master to a Maverick one. The best decision I ever made on the car. I was looking at the disc brake kits out there, but saved about $400 doing it the way I did.
Will Denver, CO
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Yeah, it helped I was working at NAPA at the time too. Saved money with my discount. I did have a minor issue with my wheels. I'm running magnum 500's and the dust cap would knock off the center cap. I ended up using spacers for clearance. I know, not the best option, but it helped fix the problem.?
Will Denver, CO
On Aug 21, 2023 8:41 AM, Linc <linc@...> wrote: Hey Will,
That is a great option, and Rock Auto will have ll the parts new. ?I found a Granada in the pick a part a few years ago and took all the parts for my wagon, but they would not fin the the wheels that I wanted to use. ?I am not certain how many of these can still be found in junk yards, but a great budget option for sure.? --
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I am Linc..... What more could you possibly need to know?
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On Mon, 2023-08-21 at 08:26 -0600, Will wrote: Jay, not sure what kind of budget your friend has, I didn't have much of one at the time. I found out Granada disc brakes and the spindles will fit on Mustangs and Fairlanes. That's what I ended up doing on my 68 Fairlane. It was a non power drum brake car too, didn't go with a? booster. Had to use Granada tie rod ends and switched master to a Maverick one. The best decision I ever made on the car. I was looking at the disc brake kits out there, but saved about $400 doing it the way I did.
Will Denver, CO On Aug 21, 2023 8:13 AM, jay Rush <jrush69gt@...> wrote: I know some of you are Mustang gurus and that the answer would be the same for the fairlane. I have a friend with a 69 Mustang V8 with non power shoe brakes. He would like to add at least front disc brakes to improve braking. What vendor would you recommend and would you also add power booster?
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Interesting, all my Magnum 500's have bolt in centers. ?Have not run those in many years.? --
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I am Linc..... What more could you possibly need to know?
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On Mon, 2023-08-21 at 09:00 -0600, Will wrote: Yeah, it helped I was working at NAPA at the time too. Saved money with my discount. I did have a minor issue with my wheels. I'm running magnum 500's and the dust cap would knock off the center cap. I ended up using spacers for clearance. I know, not the best option, but it helped fix the problem.?
Will Denver, CO
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These ones came with no centers, got them from Summit Racing. Bought the red Ford crest centers from Autokrafters. I think they use 2 tabs that tighten with a nut. When I'd tighten the lug nuts, the centers would get knocked off. Couldn't change the dust cap because of the end of the spindle. Had no choice but to use spacers.?
Will? Denver, CO
On Aug 21, 2023 9:19 AM, Linc <linc@...> wrote: Interesting, all my Magnum 500's have bolt in centers. ?Have not run those in many years.? --
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I am Linc..... What more could you possibly need to know?
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On Mon, 2023-08-21 at 09:00 -0600, Will wrote: Yeah, it helped I was working at NAPA at the time too. Saved money with my discount. I did have a minor issue with my wheels. I'm running magnum 500's and the dust cap would knock off the center cap. I ended up using spacers for clearance. I know, not the best option, but it helped fix the problem.?
Will Denver, CO On Aug 21, 2023 8:41 AM, Linc <linc@...> wrote: Hey Will,
That is a great option, and Rock Auto will have ll the parts new. ?I found a Granada in the pick a part a few years ago and took all the parts for my wagon, but they would not fin the the wheels that I wanted to use. ?I am not certain how many of these can still be found in junk yards, but a great budget option for sure.? --
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I am Linc..... What more could you possibly need to know?
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On Mon, 2023-08-21 at 08:26 -0600, Will wrote: Jay, not sure what kind of budget your friend has, I didn't have much of one at the time. I found out Granada disc brakes and the spindles will fit on Mustangs and Fairlanes. That's what I ended up doing on my 68 Fairlane. It was a non power drum brake car too, didn't go with a? booster. Had to use Granada tie rod ends and switched master to a Maverick one. The best decision I ever made on the car. I was looking at the disc brake kits out there, but saved about $400 doing it the way I did.
Will Denver, CO On Aug 21, 2023 8:13 AM, jay Rush <jrush69gt@...> wrote: I know some of you are Mustang gurus and that the answer would be the same for the fairlane. I have a friend with a 69 Mustang V8 with non power shoe brakes. He would like to add at least front disc brakes to improve braking. What vendor would you recommend and would you also add power booster?
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Thanks guys for all your help. As an after thought I checked with the mustang guy that restored my Torino. Happens he had a set of oem spindles with rebuilt disk brakes for $500. He may even help with the install if we can get the car to Delaware.?
On Mon, Aug 21, 2023, 11:54 AM Will < WL1968@...> wrote: These ones came with no centers, got them from Summit Racing. Bought the red Ford crest centers from Autokrafters. I think they use 2 tabs that tighten with a nut. When I'd tighten the lug nuts, the centers would get knocked off. Couldn't change the dust cap because of the end of the spindle. Had no choice but to use spacers.?
Will? Denver, CO
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Will, Nothing wrong with spacers when done right. I had to use spacers on my '68 Torino because the new NON-concourse control arm ball joint domes burried themselves into the tire sidewall preventing wheel spin. Wheel spacers and longer wheel studs fixed that problem. I have been running the spacers for years with no problems.
Jay, A word of WARNING. IF your friend chooses to install a factory booster setup, they MUST also make sure they get the matching booster bracket and linkage. A Midland Booster MUST have the MATCHING Midland specific mounting brackets and linkage. A Bendix Booster MUST have the MATCHING Bendix specific mounting brackets and linkage. The bolt pattern spacing is different between the Midland and Bendix boosters by about an inch. The advantage of getting the Bendix booster is (at least the last time I checked) it is available over the counter at local auto parts stores (they may need to order it in) without a core (though a core charge might be required). Where as the Midland booster MUST be sent out to be rebuilt and a core IS required.
This said, I DON'T know IF the Booster Brackets and linkage are interchangeable between Fairlanes/Torinos and Mustangs/Cougars OR full size cars for that matter.
David from WNY
On Monday, August 21, 2023 at 11:54:41 AM EDT, Will <wl1968@...> wrote:
These ones came with no centers, got them from Summit Racing. Bought the red Ford crest centers from Autokrafters. I think they use 2 tabs that tighten with a nut. When I'd tighten the lug nuts, the centers would get knocked off. Couldn't change the dust cap because of the end of the spindle. Had no choice but to use spacers.?
Will? Denver, CO
On Aug 21, 2023 9:19 AM, Linc <linc@...> wrote: Interesting, all my Magnum 500's have bolt in centers. ?Have not run those in many years.? --
============================================================ I am Linc..... What more could you possibly need to know?============================================================
On Mon, 2023-08-21 at 09:00 -0600, Will wrote: Yeah, it helped I was working at NAPA at the time too. Saved money with my discount. I did have a minor issue with my wheels. I'm running magnum 500's and the dust cap would knock off the center cap. I ended up using spacers for clearance. I know, not the best option, but it helped fix the problem.?
Will Denver, CO On Aug 21, 2023 8:41 AM, Linc <linc@...> wrote: Hey Will,
That is a great option, and Rock Auto will have ll the parts new. ?I found a Granada in the pick a part a few years ago and took all the parts for my wagon, but they would not fin the the wheels that I wanted to use. ?I am not certain how many of these can still be found in junk yards, but a great budget option for sure.? --
============================================================ I am Linc..... What more could you possibly need to know?============================================================
On Mon, 2023-08-21 at 08:26 -0600, Will wrote: Jay, not sure what kind of budget your friend has, I didn't have much of one at the time. I found out Granada disc brakes and the spindles will fit on Mustangs and Fairlanes. That's what I ended up doing on my 68 Fairlane. It was a non power drum brake car too, didn't go with a? booster. Had to use Granada tie rod ends and switched master to a Maverick one. The best decision I ever made on the car. I was looking at the disc brake kits out there, but saved about $400 doing it the way I did.
Will Denver, CO On Aug 21, 2023 8:13 AM, jay Rush <jrush69gt@...> wrote: I know some of you are Mustang gurus and that the answer would be the same for the fairlane. I have a friend with a 69 Mustang V8 with non power shoe brakes. He would like to add at least front disc brakes to improve braking. What vendor would you recommend and would you also add power booster?
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We are not doing a booster at this point.
Will, Nothing wrong with spacers when done right. I had to use spacers on my '68 Torino because the new NON-concourse control arm ball joint domes burried themselves into the tire sidewall preventing wheel spin. Wheel spacers and longer wheel studs fixed that problem. I have been running the spacers for years with no problems.
Jay, A word of WARNING. IF your friend chooses to install a factory booster setup, they MUST also make sure they get the matching booster bracket and linkage. A Midland Booster MUST have the MATCHING Midland specific mounting brackets and linkage. A Bendix Booster MUST have the MATCHING Bendix specific mounting brackets and linkage. The bolt pattern spacing is different between the Midland and Bendix boosters by about an inch. The advantage of getting the Bendix booster is (at least the last time I checked) it is available over the counter at local auto parts stores (they may need to order it in) without a core (though a core charge might be required). Where as the Midland booster MUST be sent out to be rebuilt and a core IS required.
This said, I DON'T know IF the Booster Brackets and linkage are interchangeable between Fairlanes/Torinos and Mustangs/Cougars OR full size cars for that matter.
David from WNY
On Monday, August 21, 2023 at 11:54:41 AM EDT, Will < wl1968@...> wrote:
These ones came with no centers, got them from Summit Racing. Bought the red Ford crest centers from Autokrafters. I think they use 2 tabs that tighten with a nut. When I'd tighten the lug nuts, the centers would get knocked off. Couldn't change the dust cap because of the end of the spindle. Had no choice but to use spacers.?
Will? Denver, CO On Aug 21, 2023 9:19 AM, Linc < linc@...> wrote: Interesting, all my Magnum 500's have bolt in centers.? Have not run those in many years.? --
============================================================ I am Linc..... What more could you possibly need to know?============================================================
On Mon, 2023-08-21 at 09:00 -0600, Will wrote: Yeah, it helped I was working at NAPA at the time too. Saved money with my discount. I did have a minor issue with my wheels. I'm running magnum 500's and the dust cap would knock off the center cap. I ended up using spacers for clearance. I know, not the best option, but it helped fix the problem.?
Will Denver, CO On Aug 21, 2023 8:41 AM, Linc < linc@...> wrote: Hey Will,
That is a great option, and Rock Auto will have ll the parts new.? I found a Granada in the pick a part a few years ago and took all the parts for my wagon, but they would not fin the the wheels that I wanted to use.? I am not certain how many of these can still be found in junk yards, but a great budget option for sure.? --
============================================================ I am Linc..... What more could you possibly need to know?============================================================
On Mon, 2023-08-21 at 08:26 -0600, Will wrote: Jay, not sure what kind of budget your friend has, I didn't have much of one at the time. I found out Granada disc brakes and the spindles will fit on Mustangs and Fairlanes. That's what I ended up doing on my 68 Fairlane. It was a non power drum brake car too, didn't go with a? booster. Had to use Granada tie rod ends and switched master to a Maverick one. The best decision I ever made on the car. I was looking at the disc brake kits out there, but saved about $400 doing it the way I did.
Will Denver, CO On Aug 21, 2023 8:13 AM, jay Rush < jrush69gt@...> wrote: I know some of you are Mustang gurus and that the answer would be the same for the fairlane. I have a friend with a 69 Mustang V8 with non power shoe brakes. He would like to add at least front disc brakes to improve braking. What vendor would you recommend and would you also add power booster?
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Yeah, I know. I've never had issues with them either. Just know some don't like them. I just had to do something to fix the problem. They were cheaper and easier to use than going with longer studs.?
Will Denver, CO
On Aug 21, 2023 2:58 PM, jay Rush <jrush69gt@...> wrote: We are not doing a booster at this point.
Will, Nothing wrong with spacers when done right. I had to use spacers on my '68 Torino because the new NON-concourse control arm ball joint domes burried themselves into the tire sidewall preventing wheel spin. Wheel spacers and longer wheel studs fixed that problem. I have been running the spacers for years with no problems.
Jay, A word of WARNING. IF your friend chooses to install a factory booster setup, they MUST also make sure they get the matching booster bracket and linkage. A Midland Booster MUST have the MATCHING Midland specific mounting brackets and linkage. A Bendix Booster MUST have the MATCHING Bendix specific mounting brackets and linkage. The bolt pattern spacing is different between the Midland and Bendix boosters by about an inch. The advantage of getting the Bendix booster is (at least the last time I checked) it is available over the counter at local auto parts stores (they may need to order it in) without a core (though a core charge might be required). Where as the Midland booster MUST be sent out to be rebuilt and a core IS required.
This said, I DON'T know IF the Booster Brackets and linkage are interchangeable between Fairlanes/Torinos and Mustangs/Cougars OR full size cars for that matter.
David from WNY
On Monday, August 21, 2023 at 11:54:41 AM EDT, Will < wl1968@...> wrote:
These ones came with no centers, got them from Summit Racing. Bought the red Ford crest centers from Autokrafters. I think they use 2 tabs that tighten with a nut. When I'd tighten the lug nuts, the centers would get knocked off. Couldn't change the dust cap because of the end of the spindle. Had no choice but to use spacers.?
Will? Denver, CO On Aug 21, 2023 9:19 AM, Linc < linc@...> wrote: Interesting, all my Magnum 500's have bolt in centers.? Have not run those in many years.? --
============================================================ I am Linc..... What more could you possibly need to know?============================================================
On Mon, 2023-08-21 at 09:00 -0600, Will wrote: Yeah, it helped I was working at NAPA at the time too. Saved money with my discount. I did have a minor issue with my wheels. I'm running magnum 500's and the dust cap would knock off the center cap. I ended up using spacers for clearance. I know, not the best option, but it helped fix the problem.?
Will Denver, CO On Aug 21, 2023 8:41 AM, Linc < linc@...> wrote: Hey Will,
That is a great option, and Rock Auto will have ll the parts new.? I found a Granada in the pick a part a few years ago and took all the parts for my wagon, but they would not fin the the wheels that I wanted to use.? I am not certain how many of these can still be found in junk yards, but a great budget option for sure.? --
============================================================ I am Linc..... What more could you possibly need to know?============================================================
On Mon, 2023-08-21 at 08:26 -0600, Will wrote: Jay, not sure what kind of budget your friend has, I didn't have much of one at the time. I found out Granada disc brakes and the spindles will fit on Mustangs and Fairlanes. That's what I ended up doing on my 68 Fairlane. It was a non power drum brake car too, didn't go with a? booster. Had to use Granada tie rod ends and switched master to a Maverick one. The best decision I ever made on the car. I was looking at the disc brake kits out there, but saved about $400 doing it the way I did.
Will Denver, CO On Aug 21, 2023 8:13 AM, jay Rush < jrush69gt@...> wrote: I know some of you are Mustang gurus and that the answer would be the same for the fairlane. I have a friend with a 69 Mustang V8 with non power shoe brakes. He would like to add at least front disc brakes to improve braking. What vendor would you recommend and would you also add power booster?
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Will
Linc