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    Disc brake conversion

    What is all involved in a front disc brake conversion on a 64 falcon 170? Has anyone done this to their own cars? How did it go?

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    There are several options for front disk brakes.

    1) Granada - this is popular for those switching to five lug and larger wheels and tires. The wrecking yards are starting to dry up but they can now be purchased new. Let my know if this is of interest and I'll look up the company.

    2) Scarebird - this system makes use of several parts house components. There is a special bracket you buy and then a trip to the parts store for rotors, calipers, and plumbing parts. This keeps the car looking mostly stock and used 14" four lug wheels.

    3) Mustang - You can find spindles from any 64.5 - 73 Mustang and then you're open to any aftermarket brake system you want including Bear, SSBC, and Wilwood.

    You need to decide what you plan to do with the car and that will help you decide on a brake system. Keep the stock look? Restomod?
    Patrick Brown
    331 Stroker / T5 / 8" / Wilwood Disks / RRS R&P Steering / Megasquirt EFI


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    Scarebird Info

    Take a look at the second page of the Tech Talk forum. We did a Scarebird conversion on my '63 last year and we posted some info on it in this forum. Roger also wrote an article for the Newsletter, but that particular Newsletter has not been put on line yet.
    Gary MacDonald
    ROGER's...
    EX... '63 Hardtop
    Had...
    Scarebird front discs
    200 w/ CI alum head
    C4

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    Quote Originally Posted by MacDee View Post
    Roger also wrote an article for the Newsletter, but that particular Newsletter has not been put on line yet.
    And why is that I wonder?
    Roger Moore

    63 "Flarechero"
    powered by: 347ci stroker | Tremec T5 | 8" 3:45 TracLoc rear



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    Here is one company that sells all new granada set up. I think it's $525 for the basic kit.

    CLASSIC SERVICES RESTORATION PARTS

    The Granada is "Swap 2"

    http://discbrakeswap.com/Mustang%20D...0HOW%20TO.html

    Has anyone on the forum used this kit? One downfall for us six cylinder guys is that it only comes in five lug. I guess you could just keep your hubcaps on...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeff W View Post
    One downfall for us six cylinder guys is that it only comes in five lug. I guess you could just keep your hubcaps on...
    ...and carry two spare tires.
    Patrick Brown
    331 Stroker / T5 / 8" / Wilwood Disks / RRS R&P Steering / Megasquirt EFI


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