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Disc Brakes For 62 Ranchero
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ronzob1
New User
| Posts: 1
| Joined: 03/08
Posted: 03/06/08
11:56 AM
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Hi, Name is Ron, Just joined the site today and need some help. I have a pro st 62 Ranchero with drum brakes, 289 with a C4 and crager pro star wheels. I would love to convert the front to disc, but have no idea what would work. I have seen the Mustang II front suspenion from Heidts for $2,000.00 But i am trying to budget myself with time & money and with out taking the motor and whole front end off. Does anybody here know what i can use that won't be so costly and i can convert it on a weekend. Any help is much appreciated. Thanx.
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Falcon67
Enthusiast
| Posts: 474
| Joined: 12/06
Posted: 03/07/08
08:40 AM
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Move up to later model (65-up) V8 a-arms and parts, then review the details for swapping in a set of 75-78 11" disks (known as the "Granada" swap). Donors include Maverick, Comet, Montego, Granada.
You can use any of the 75-78 manual disk/drum master cylinders or use one of the aftermarket aluminum models (Wilwood - which is probably a Dodge item repurposed). 7/8, 15/16 or 1" bore will work - the smaller the MC piston, the higher the line pressure but the more pedal travel required. The single piston calipers are about 2 1/8", so you have to err on the larger piston size to reduce pedal travel and push sufficient volume to the front pistons.
I have a write up here: http://raceabilene.com/kelly/hotrod/diskbrakes.html
There's probably one on this site and a bazillion others are out on the web.
1967 Falcon 4 door 351C-4V
1970 Mustang 351C-2V
http://raceabilene.com/kelly/hotrod
Owner built, owner abused.
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