1954 Ford Sedan Delivery

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garyhamblin

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I would like some input on disc brakes for this car.Does anyone know if there is any other car that will work instead of buying one of those expensive kits.Thanks Gary
 
If you can piecemeal parts together and don't mind spending the time it can be done. Just be wise about using used or aftermarket bits and pieces. After-all you are doing this to make the car stop safely, right?.

I bought the kit years ago for my 55 and thought they were expensive then! But it was well worth it. Stoppings Good! And stopping straight is even better . : )

A lot of the salvage yards have been picked over for those parts. Specifically Granada spindles. JMHO Good luck and let us know what you do. Ultimately it is a great upgrade for you.
 
FWIW, those guys are local to me. While every company has the odd complaint, the local word is they're ok. I didn't use them.

15 or so years ago, most kits used a spacer on the spindle and a different bearing set on the stock spindle. Then a Granada rotor, turned down to allow the early wheel to mount. A flat bracket mounted to the backing plate location, and either Fairlane or Mustang calipers, for either 14 or 15 inch wheels. Plus hardware and hoses. So all you really bought in the kit was the spacer and the plate. Everything else was locally available, probably cheaper. The spacer moved the wheels out about 1/8 inch. I think this is what the T-Bird guys still sell as kits. Don't quote me, it's been years.

So, if your willing to shop around, you can save the difference.
 
I've heard a lot of guys talk about using old Ford Granada spindles (late 1970's) but there is some machine work to do. If you use the search feature here (try disc brakes), you will probably run across several threads that give a full description of the requirements.
BTW, I have a '55 Courier besides this old Fairlane, but both all stock pretty much
 
Get a set of Granada/Monarch spindles, and ream the hole for the bottom ball joint with a 7* reamer. If you can find a shop that works on roundy - round cars (stock cars), they should be able to help you out.

If you're lucky enough to find a Lincoln Versailles, it's a straight bolt on.
 
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