disc conversion

rollin68 · 11-02-2001, 04:34 AM

Found a place called Auto Recycling Mall that says it has a complete 68 Msutang disc brake conversion from a Granada for $200...my question is does that sound fishy to you guys, or could it be legit, i figured it might cost more then that....also, are there any other cars that u can use to convert to disc besides 75-80 granadas/mavericks...and, did anyone find out the size of the granada disc? thanx for yer time

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68 fastback
mod 289, C4, 3.55s, 2 chamber flows

Dark Knight · 11-02-2001, 12:14 PM

is it the one in Az? they were cool with me if it is... but I just drove over there.. got some parts for my convert there.. what would have cost me about $400+ at stangparts cost me $40 there..

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84 convt,'95 302,AFR's, performer
3.55's, underdrives BBK shorties
stock cam, 1.7's
13.85@102.5
and a '68 stang that WAS nasty ;-)

rollin68 · 11-02-2001, 04:47 PM

Yah, its the Arizona one...So are you happy with what you got from them?...What did u all pick up from them?....and do you know the size of the disks....thanx dark knight

amartin725 · 11-02-2001, 10:28 PM

$200 is a lot for something that is only good for the spindles. The rest of it will have to be replaced. I walk away from yards who want to charge $100 or more for a Granada setup. You should be able to get them for $50 - $75 easy enough.

Al

David Fulford · 11-05-2001, 08:33 PM

I believe the 75-80 monarchs will work also. I picked up some 79 monarch spindles for 60 bucks. Everything else will come from a parts store. amartin725 is right, your really buying the spindles, so I would say 200.00 is too much unless it comes with new rotors and calipers. My 2 cents.

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1969 fast back; yellow; weld wheels; 302 roller with GT-40 heads; 3:55 gears; 5spd T-5; MSD 6AL; E-303; flows; Hedman headers; Holley 600;

rollin68 · 11-06-2001, 02:09 AM

good point...i should just pick up the spindles, but wont i need another master cylinder or porportioning valve...cuz all those little things will start to add up...also, do you know if you can stick any other size rotors on those spindles, people look at you funny when you ask for 13 inch rotors for yer late 70s grananda...thanx for the info guys

David Fulford · 11-06-2001, 01:21 PM

You will need a dual reservoir master cylinder and at least a distibution block. The proportioning valve isn't that important unless you have power brakes. I haven't installed my stuff yet and am still doing research so I may be wrong about the proportioning valve. A great website that walks you through the process and even sells some little things you may need is www.mustangsteve.com Check it out and good luck.

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1969 fast back; yellow; weld wheels; 302 roller with GT-40 heads; 3:55 gears; 5spd T-5; MSD 6AL; E-303; flows; Hedman headers; Holley 600;

Rev · 11-06-2001, 04:11 PM

I think we need an adjustable proportioning valve. I use a Wilwood (sp?) that came with my Granada disk conversion set up. I got my kit from Jim's Mustang in El Cajon Ca. with bushed Granada spindles (allowing use of original Mustang tie rod ends), new MC, rebuilt calipers, new rotors, bearings, grease seals, new soft lines, hard lines to connect the MC/proportioning valve/hard brake lines, and the adjustable proportioning valve itself.

The adjustable proportioning valve won't let my rear drums lock up even on very hard stops. The whole system works great. Total cost was $600 and $50 shipping to Houston.

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

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Dave68 · 11-06-2001, 10:25 PM

I just installed Granada disc on my 68 and they work great, but still not power. I heard the power kit costs about $300. It was very easy, did't even have to change the tie rod ends. Tip: assemble the calipers before you put it on the car. Dave

Rev · 11-06-2001, 10:38 PM

Dave68, I'm not too sure about the '68, but I don't really miss power on my '66. I could get it from Trans Am racing for aother $450 that would allow a smaller power booster to fit the '66, but don't really feel the need. Your '68 would allow a standard booster to fit. May be worth it to you.

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

rollin68 · 11-06-2001, 11:58 PM

I'm not worried about have power brakes as much as I'm more worried that the brakes wont clear the GT rims I have since they are only 14x7, but pretty soon when i get enuf money im gettin chrome bullits rims...but for the mean time, will they fit, or will I have to modify it some?

Dave68 · 11-07-2001, 11:24 AM

I didn't have to change anything beyond the spindles and I don't see how rims wouldn't fit. It was really amazing how it works so easy. I hope my future upgrade from my auto to a 4 speed is so easy.

Dave

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Dave 68 Mustang, Mostly stock, Project Car, 289 4bl, Phoenix, AZ

Shaggy · 11-07-2001, 01:47 PM

Not to throw another wrench in the works but if you get the parts off of a 69-70 mach one then you get 12.6" rotors as well if you do that you need the tie rod ends off of a 69-70 too they will clear some 14" rims but not all on my car they rubbed until I replaced the slide bushings.

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67 Falcon Small Block,C-6,3.25 spool, best ET to date 13.2 tore that motor down and found 3 spun rod bearings and 2 flat lobes on the cam hoping for 12's with the same setup just fresh same cam grind and all.

11-02-2001, 04:34 AM	#1
rollin68 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: SD/Murrieta Posts: 20	disc conversion Found a place called Auto Recycling Mall that says it has a complete 68 Msutang disc brake conversion from a Granada for $200...my question is does that sound fishy to you guys, or could it be legit, i figured it might cost more then that....also, are there any other cars that u can use to convert to disc besides 75-80 granadas/mavericks...and, did anyone find out the size of the granada disc? thanx for yer time ------------------ 68 fastback mod 289, C4, 3.55s, 2 chamber flows

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11-02-2001, 12:14 PM	#2
Dark Knight Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Az Posts: 854	is it the one in Az? they were cool with me if it is... but I just drove over there.. got some parts for my convert there.. what would have cost me about $400+ at stangparts cost me $40 there.. ------------------ 84 convt,'95 302,AFR's, performer 3.55's, underdrives BBK shorties stock cam, 1.7's 13.85@102.5 and a '68 stang that WAS nasty ;-)

11-02-2001, 04:47 PM	#3
rollin68 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: SD/Murrieta Posts: 20	Yah, its the Arizona one...So are you happy with what you got from them?...What did u all pick up from them?....and do you know the size of the disks....thanx dark knight

11-02-2001, 10:28 PM	#4
amartin725 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 46	$200 is a lot for something that is only good for the spindles. The rest of it will have to be replaced. I walk away from yards who want to charge $100 or more for a Granada setup. You should be able to get them for $50 - $75 easy enough. Al

11-05-2001, 08:33 PM	#5
David Fulford Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 193	I believe the 75-80 monarchs will work also. I picked up some 79 monarch spindles for 60 bucks. Everything else will come from a parts store. amartin725 is right, your really buying the spindles, so I would say 200.00 is too much unless it comes with new rotors and calipers. My 2 cents. ------------------ 1969 fast back; yellow; weld wheels; 302 roller with GT-40 heads; 3:55 gears; 5spd T-5; MSD 6AL; E-303; flows; Hedman headers; Holley 600;

11-06-2001, 02:09 AM	#6
rollin68 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: SD/Murrieta Posts: 20	good point...i should just pick up the spindles, but wont i need another master cylinder or porportioning valve...cuz all those little things will start to add up...also, do you know if you can stick any other size rotors on those spindles, people look at you funny when you ask for 13 inch rotors for yer late 70s grananda...thanx for the info guys

11-06-2001, 01:21 PM	#7
David Fulford Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 193	You will need a dual reservoir master cylinder and at least a distibution block. The proportioning valve isn't that important unless you have power brakes. I haven't installed my stuff yet and am still doing research so I may be wrong about the proportioning valve. A great website that walks you through the process and even sells some little things you may need is www.mustangsteve.com Check it out and good luck. ------------------ 1969 fast back; yellow; weld wheels; 302 roller with GT-40 heads; 3:55 gears; 5spd T-5; MSD 6AL; E-303; flows; Hedman headers; Holley 600;

11-06-2001, 04:11 PM	#8
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	I think we need an adjustable proportioning valve. I use a Wilwood (sp?) that came with my Granada disk conversion set up. I got my kit from Jim's Mustang in El Cajon Ca. with bushed Granada spindles (allowing use of original Mustang tie rod ends), new MC, rebuilt calipers, new rotors, bearings, grease seals, new soft lines, hard lines to connect the MC/proportioning valve/hard brake lines, and the adjustable proportioning valve itself. The adjustable proportioning valve won't let my rear drums lock up even on very hard stops. The whole system works great. Total cost was $600 and $50 shipping to Houston. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi. [This message has been edited by Rev (edited 11-06-2001).] [This message has been edited by Rev (edited 11-06-2001).]

11-06-2001, 10:25 PM	#9
Dave68 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ USA Posts: 8	I just installed Granada disc on my 68 and they work great, but still not power. I heard the power kit costs about $300. It was very easy, did't even have to change the tie rod ends. Tip: assemble the calipers before you put it on the car. Dave

11-06-2001, 10:38 PM	#10
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Dave68, I'm not too sure about the '68, but I don't really miss power on my '66. I could get it from Trans Am racing for aother $450 that would allow a smaller power booster to fit the '66, but don't really feel the need. Your '68 would allow a standard booster to fit. May be worth it to you. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

11-06-2001, 11:58 PM	#11
rollin68 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: SD/Murrieta Posts: 20	I'm not worried about have power brakes as much as I'm more worried that the brakes wont clear the GT rims I have since they are only 14x7, but pretty soon when i get enuf money im gettin chrome bullits rims...but for the mean time, will they fit, or will I have to modify it some?

11-07-2001, 11:24 AM	#12
Dave68 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ USA Posts: 8	I didn't have to change anything beyond the spindles and I don't see how rims wouldn't fit. It was really amazing how it works so easy. I hope my future upgrade from my auto to a 4 speed is so easy. Dave ------------------ Dave 68 Mustang, Mostly stock, Project Car, 289 4bl, Phoenix, AZ

11-07-2001, 01:47 PM	#13
Shaggy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 466	Not to throw another wrench in the works but if you get the parts off of a 69-70 mach one then you get 12.6" rotors as well if you do that you need the tie rod ends off of a 69-70 too they will clear some 14" rims but not all on my car they rubbed until I replaced the slide bushings. ------------------ 67 Falcon Small Block,C-6,3.25 spool, best ET to date 13.2 tore that motor down and found 3 spun rod bearings and 2 flat lobes on the cam hoping for 12's with the same setup just fresh same cam grind and all.