65 Mustang Brake ??

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studeluver@peoplepc.com - 20 Nov 2006 19:34 GMT

I just bought a 65 Mustang That has been in storage for 15 years. It is
in real nice shape has had exelent care. It has a 200-6 that runs
perfect. My question is is there any one put disk brakes on the front
using the 4 lug 13 inch wheels. I put new shoes allthe way around and
had drums turned. But it still don't stop that good. I bought a new
Mustang in Dec. 1964 and my wife thought she would like another one.
Thanks for any help

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Brent P - 20 Nov 2006 20:23 GMT

> I just bought a 65 Mustang That has been in storage for 15 years. It is
> in real nice shape has had exelent care. It has a 200-6 that runs
> perfect. My question is is there any one put disk brakes on the front
> using the 4 lug 13 inch wheels. I put new shoes allthe way around and
> had drums turned. But it still don't stop that good. I bought a new
> Mustang in Dec. 1964 and my wife thought she would like another one.

The problem with the 4 lug 13 inch wheels is being able to clear calipers
and rotors. Any rotor that would fit would be too small to get the better
performance you are looking for. I doubt any such system exists for a
mustang.

If you want to upgrade to disk you'll probably need to get at least 14in
5 lug wheels.

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studeluver@peoplepc.com - 20 Nov 2006 21:01 GMT

Thanks for the information I just bought new tires. So I guess i will
wait till get some miles on them and then trade. I hope I can trade
rear axels with 5 lug in my rearend without changeing rear ends
..

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Backyard Mechanic - 21 Nov 2006 03:44 GMT

> Thanks for the information I just bought new tires. So I guess i will
> wait till get some miles on them and then trade. I hope I can trade
> rear axels with 5 lug in my rearend without changeing rear ends

Do a Google search.
Very common upgrade..
What you'll end up with, if you want to keep it all based on Ford OEM, is
essentially the braking gear from a 76 Grenada.

That way you will always be able to buy parts at most part stores

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veeger@snowcrest.net - 22 Nov 2006 04:13 GMT

>I just bought a 65 Mustang That has been in storage for 15 years. It is
>in real nice shape has had exelent care. It has a 200-6 that runs
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>Mustang in Dec. 1964 and my wife thought she would like another one.
>Thanks for any help

You might also contact some of the leading aftermarket brake people
(SSBC, Baer, etc) tell them what you have, and what you want to do.
Nearly every company I have dealt with has been very good about
helping the customer.

You will want to go to a dual reservoir for safety. And you don't need
to put disc on the rear.

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