3/15/2024 0 Comments 1961 thunderbird front disc brakesThe brake lines will have to be replumbed, and you will have to add a "T" block to accept the old brake light solenoid for your brake lights. ![]() ![]() You want to install a dual bowl master to enhance safety. fitsĪnd the master bolts right onto the fire wall. Interestingly enough I bought a new master and the kit included a push rod which was the exact length for the job. The master cyl I am using is out of an 81-87 Ford full sized car, in The top of the tie rod mount at the spindle has to be machined 1/8" so the stud on the outer rod end sticks thru far enough to get the cotter pin into the castle nut. The spindles, rotors and calipers come from a 70-72 full sized Ford/ Merc donor car. The replacement kit even includes the proper length pushrod! I would buy a new one as they are only a fewĪS long as you are going to use 15" wheels, this will work well for your car, and the 11 3/4" rotor is very attractive. The master cylinder is from 81-87 full size Ford/Merc products and bolts right onto the firewall. Works great! If you are of above average build and not worried about leg strength, then I would prefer a manual system. > The MAIN thing is to get EVERYTHING from the same donor and there shouldn't be any component mismatches. > You can run 14 or 15 inch wheels with these. (These are the easiest ones to find complete) Just go with the 77-79 T-Bird or Cougar set-up and be done. > So, if you're just wanting to upgrade to modern disc brakes and don't need the hassle of dissimilar bolt patterns front and rear, or re-drilling one or the other. 3600 to 4100 lbs.) The big cars are a little heavier.(3600-4800 lbs.) Chilton's. (on 73 & later) The Intermediate cars use a slightly smaller rotor (10.720) but the same 4 1/2" pattern you have.Īll of these cars, Full size and Intermediate, use the SAME pad, and the SAME 3 & 3/32" bore caliper.Īlso the cars in the Intermediate size are about the same weight class as your Galaxie. > The Full size cars DO have larger rotors (11.8), but use the big 5"bolt pattern. > however, all share the SAME spindle assemblies. > The Full sized and Intermediate cars (all "FULL FRAMED" cars) They are different and can lead to alignment difficulties. > John's right, stay away from the Granada / Monarch spindles. Some items were added later as guys found additional info. ![]() Most of it was gleaned from the Galaxie clubs members and discussion group. This is pretty close to all the article that appeared in Car Craft a few years ago when Marlan Davis was still there.
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