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anybody use either of of these brake kits?
Posted: December 31, 2011, 1:32 pm
by mosquito13
Re: anybody use either of of these brake kits?
Posted: December 31, 2011, 6:24 pm
by jwcnj45
I used the Speedway kit on my 63 Unibody. The kit was a good buy for the price.
Re: anybody use either of of these brake kits?
Posted: January 2, 2012, 7:15 pm
by Greg D
The Ebay one and Speedway use Classic Performance Product's brackets.
CPP is excellent (except the instructions).
I did this "How To" because of the instructions; viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2647
Re: anybody use either of of these brake kits?
Posted: January 3, 2012, 6:40 pm
by mosquito13
nice greg, doing a project and taking pics is more work . thanks
Re: anybody use either of of these brake kits?
Posted: January 3, 2012, 7:21 pm
by Uncle Skip
I think I was the first one here to do the disk conversion on a straight axle truck and back then, the only option I could find was ECI/ Hot Rod Brakes kit. I was very happy and the kit has served me well. Some of the newer ones seem to be a little cheaper to buy and I don't have anything to compare mine to. They all look pretty much the same so go for it.
Re: anybody use either of of these brake kits?
Posted: January 4, 2012, 8:46 am
by Hunter's 64
I used the kit from performance online fit well no complaints.
Danny
Re: anybody use either of of these brake kits?
Posted: January 8, 2012, 11:01 am
by JOELHEWITT
I was wondering I did a disc conversion on my 1965 using the newer Ford spindles & Ford calipers, and I think that such a conversion as this one you state would be LESS time consuming and hassle, is there such a conversion like this for a 1965 using the factory spindles?
Re: anybody use either of of these brake kits?
Posted: January 18, 2012, 7:56 pm
by mosquito13
ordered a set of classic performance brackets. priced it out can do better that way and get to sling some cash to the local parts counter getting the calipers and rotors ect... thanks for the heads up on the brackets. have used scarebirds bracket kits on my 64 galaxie xl and the 64 dodge 440 with good results.pick out the boooster/master & the line lock tommorow and order them up .
Re: anybody use either of of these brake kits?
Posted: January 18, 2012, 10:16 pm
by rbeck204
Just installed the Speedway kit on my kid's 64 and it all fit perfectly. Had to grind a little off the calipers to clear the brackets but the kit instructions said I might have to. The brakes work great and I also installed a master cylinder and booster I bought on e-bay. Together I have safer brakes for my college bound, slick loyal, kid. I recommend it.
Rich
Re: anybody use either of of these brake kits?
Posted: January 19, 2012, 11:13 am
by Rusted64
Anyone install the speedway kit without a booster?
Does it still work well?
I would assume it is still better, but wondering if the booster makes the biggest difference.
J
Re: anybody use either of of these brake kits?
Posted: November 14, 2012, 10:09 pm
by lennys61
I was hoping there was a cross reference for things like Master cylinders, rotors and calipers, and you could just buy the brackets for the calipers.
Re: anybody use either of of these brake kits?
Posted: November 16, 2012, 9:38 am
by cwindsor
DO you have that post with the pictures??? I have the speedway kit and was going to install it... It would be easier with the Pictures.
Re: anybody use either of of these brake kits?
Posted: November 18, 2012, 8:23 pm
by lennys61
are the kits the same ones that are sold in LMC Truck and Sacramento Vintage Ford?
Re: anybody use either of of these brake kits?
Posted: November 19, 2012, 3:19 am
by olliesshop
Does anyone make these kits (as in does anyone have any experience with) for my '61 8-lug F-250? I hadn't thought about upgrading, but they sure would be a nice safety upgrade? I'm going to start searching ...
Re: anybody use either of of these brake kits?
Posted: November 19, 2012, 6:57 am
by Hunter's 64
lennys61 wrote:I was hoping there was a cross reference for things like Master cylinders, rotors and calipers, and you could just buy the brackets for the calipers.
In the paper work for the Oline Performance kit it list replacement parts for some
Rotors: 73-79 f100/f150 2wd
Calipers: 71-76 Chebby Impala,Belair,Biscane
Buick electra , LeSabre, Roadmaster, Estate wagon, Park ave,
Bearings and seals:
Outer - A2/set 2 used on 64-77 GM inermadiate cars
camero,firebird, chebby, monte carlo ect....
Inner- A13/set 13 standard inner bearing used in ford rotor
Seal - National 44053-standard seal used on 57-64 ford 1/2 ton pickup