https://www.cougarbrakeparts.com/products/disc_brake_conversion_kits
Anybody used these guys?
Reviews?
Better Options?
Thanks in advance!
Try this one: http://www.discbrakeswap.com/Mustang%20Disc%20Brake%20Conversion%20Kits%20CATALOG.html
Good prices, great customer service.
Why use “universal fit” junk? Factory spindles & related is really the only way to go.
What happens when you need a replacement booster?
What about the need to get replacement parts (like pads) & you can’t find Mfg of “kit” parts, and if you recall who, you then have to wait for them to ship parts…
Best to go w/ original IMHO.
Bill
MSRP (Discbrakeswap.com), referenced in my previous post, uses Granada components which are readily available and less expensive than the OEM parts. Plus they are much easier to work on.
It says you can use your original spindles, tie rods, etc. That’s kinda what got me interested in this kit. Just checking all my options before I take the plunge. Thanks!
I have been looking to use this company if I do it myself because it says I can use 14" wheels. IF I get someone else to do it, he says he will get factory parts and complete it that way.
http://www.chockostangclassicmustang.com/discbrakepowersteering/discbrakeconversions.html
Paul
Wish I had known about them before I did my conversion. Could have had factory parts for the same price as my Wilwood kit. Oh well. That’s what I get for not asking. At least Wilwood does give you a parts list w/ numbers for pads, bearings, etc. Still, nothing beats being able to go five minutes from the house to get parts. Although Summit is only 15 miles away.
I don’t have summit in my country, 15 minutes away would be awesome. I haven’t used any of them but i know people who have used the off brand kits and they seem decent for rear brake upgrades. I personally might be inclined to go with a better brand for fronts like wilwood.
Even though my previous post sort of complained, I can tell you that the Wilwood 4 piston classic Series kit is very easy to install, at least on my car every thing fit without issue, and they work great. The pedal pressure is acceptable even being a manual setup, and they stop the car quick and straight. Just be sure to keep your parts list if you go that route. The other plus was cost. My kit with solid rotors was $575.00. I believe the slotted and drilled setup is around $625-$675 U.S. depending on who you get the kit from.
So there are advantages and disadvantages to both, but for the cost the Wilwood Classic Series kit is definitely a contender.
Just breezed through the wilwood site, definitely peaked my interest. Thanks!
Checking out the wilwood site as well and it says that holes in the spindles need tapped to fit the caliper mount. Why wouldn’t they just use mounting hardware to fit?
I didn’t have to tap anything. The brackets bolted right up. I believe it calls for drilling and tapping a hole for a three hole spindle. Mine are four hole. Seriously, it took me maybe a half hour more than rebuilding the drums. Take a look at the back of your spindle, if it is a four hole, you’re in like flint. If not that extra step might add a few minutes to the install, but still is relatively easy. I have yet to put my Granada master on, but am in no hurry as when I bled out the kit, found mine to be dual chamber. All that said, it would make more sense to either drill the caliper brackets with both patterns, or provide two sets of brackets. I may be mistaken, but I believe that the Falcon spindle is three bolt. I could be wrong on that, so don’t take that as gospel.
Am gonna buy that series for my '65 Galaxie, along with a dual reservoir MC and a combo valve/distribution block. Will be a little more work on that car because of having a single master cylinder (bending brake lines and flaring), but is still just an afternoon.
I to have decided on wilwood just can’t decide on how big I want to go! Is the 4 piston 11.3" rotor set a great improvement over stock disk brake system on a 68?
I can’t tell you about over stock di, but it is a HUGE improvement over the drums. My '68 stops as quick and straight as my wife’s 2013 Fiesta with the 11.3 four piston setup.
Mine is factory disc. I haven’t made it that far downstream. New booster, Mc, block, lines and hoses are in transit now. Need to finish cleaning and painting the engine bay then install. New brake kit is still a little off. Just doing all the research now.
The instructions are pretty clear on the install. About the only heads up I can give you is to bleed both sides of the caliper. I felt like an idiot when I wasn’t getting pedal pressure, and looked at the outer bleeder while thinking to myself “You’re just now noticing this?”
Can some one please give me a parts list of what I need to change for the disc brake conversion on my 68 cat I have calipers ,rotors,spindle and master booster from 79 Granada what’s parts do i need to change or use from Granada like ball joints, brake lines or tie rod ends please help
There are a ton of articles on the web that break that down for you from different Mustang magazines over the years.
Here is one item you will need if using Granada spindles.
http://www2.cougarpartscatalog.com/100022516.html?attribs=87
I say go original and rebuild it. Complete conversions pop up on CL all the time for under $500 and parts to rebuild are cheap if you shop around.
Here’s another option for a Kelsey-Hayes style kit:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-bk1524/