F-1 Disk Brake Conversion

[jack orchard]

just added another 1951 F-1 to the motor pool. i am considering leaving the straight axle intact, just adding disc brakes to it.
what experience have you guys had with the various kits that are available. i am considering leaving the 5x5-1/2 bolt circle.
what is the easiest way to mount a dual master cylinder?
as always, i thank all of you for your time...jack

 

[mrtexas]

I don't know about 51s but I have these on my 36 with square back spindles. I bought the disc/rotor locally to save shipping $$. I used a ford disc and a chevy rotor.

http://ecihotrodbrakes.com/early_ford_discbrake_conversions.html

 

[second_chance.customs]

I would just place it in the stock location. I got mine from ebay for $250.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Frame-Mount...ar:1950|Make:Ford&hash=item588cd538ff&vxp=mtr

 

[jack orchard]

I would just place it in the stock location. I got mine from ebay for $250.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Frame-Mount...ar:1950|Make:Ford&hash=item588cd538ff&vxp=mtr

that kit looks good and the price is right, but i don't think it is compatible with a configuration that is also using the stock clutch pedal. thanks, jack

 

[TJ]

Call Chassis Engineering in Iowa. They have an adapter that will mount the dual MC to the stock pedal.

 

[toby]

I have a front disc brake conversion on my stock axle (1951 F1). It was a kit from Sacremento Vintage Ford. It uses 4.5 X 5 bolt pattern Mopar rotors with intermediate GM calipers. The master cylinder is a 1978 Mustang II dual reservior disc/drum adapted to the original position. The rear brakes are stock drum.

 

[GreenMonster48]

Look up ECI Hotrod Brakes. Very good folks to deal with, good products, and they'll walk you through it.

http://ecihotrodbrakes.com/early_ford_discbrake_conversions.html