6 cylinder disc brake conversion question

[frankenstang 11]

After driving her for a few a days, I am thinking the 4 wheel drums aren't going to cut it. I already added a power brake conversion but it seems kind of worthless with the drums on all four corners. I had converted my '68 to disc and the kits were abundant.

 

Here is my question. I have seen a few kits out there that are set for the '69 6 cylinder 4 lug pattern but none of them will use the stock steel wheel. I just spent a boatload of cash on an original set of wire wheel covers, tires and 2 NOS 4 lug rims to replace a pair of bent ones. Are there any kits that will use the original steel wheels and bolt up very nicely?

 

Any information?

 

Thanks,

 

Steve

[dzahm 10]

Try chockostang, he is a long time brake specialist.He will know what you need.

[dsc2 10]

I went though this and a number of threads you can search, as well as a number of sites selling conversions.

Bottomline, I bought the 69 setup from a fellow forum member (thanks) so I could use my original styled steel wheels. The problem is due to wheel bearing size increasing in 70 design which increased the center hub diameter. All 70 and later rotors use that bearing size, as does the conversion kits out there.

But you also mention that you have the 4 lug design, I am not sure if the disc brakes were offered in that design, did some searching and could not find a rotor listed thaat wasn't 5 lug. If this is the case you maybe better to look at upgarding the pads as a better option.

Edited December 24, 2012 by dsc2

[MustangGT 11]

Ditto what dzahm said. Give Dan at ChockoStang a call -- he will know what type of setup you need and won't oversell you. He knows the brakes and steering components of our cars like the back of his hand and is easy to deal with and very helpful.

[frankenstang 11]

Any contact information for ChockoStang?

[Mike65 475]

Any contact information for ChockoStang?

 

If you type in chockostang in google it should get you there. Try www.chockostangclassicmustang.com

[MustangGT 11]

I meant to type his contact for ya -- have his card sitting right next to my computer.

 

Dan

Phone 217-882-2083

chockostang@msn.com

 

ChockoStang

1624 Chock Rd.

Murrayville, ILL 62668

[frankenstang 11]

Thanks for information everyone! Merry Christmas to all!!!