front rotor upgrade

[alex 18]

What options are available for replacing the factory front brake rotors on a 1969 351W with larger rotors? Is it possible to replace only the rotors and calipers? Oddly, this car has the larger 1970 wheel bearings.

[Rsanter 152]

Yes but you will find more aftermarket options available if you find a pair of stock front drum spindles

Then there are a ton of brake upgrades available

 

Bob

[alex 18]

Yes, from my research so far it appears that a common path is to convert from front drums to large front discs. However, wanting to minimize the parts that I replace, what options do I have for larger than factory front discs?

[barnett468 418]

ask these guys

 

http://www.abspowerbrake.com/contact.html

[alex 18]

Thanks. I had a moment to call them and was told that they do not have any larger disc options. Any other ideas out there for increasing the disc size without changing the spindle?

[SM69Mach 68]

Contact Shaun at Street or Track. He has a bracket that fits the disc spindle similar to the drum spindle to convert the larger Cobra Style brakes. I have had these on my car for years now and they work great.

[alex 18]

Good information. I talked to Shaun who was very helpful and also had great information. He mentioned that they no longer sell those particular brackets but instead market a kit that includes all necessary parts (rotor, caliper, hoses, bearings, etc). The kit (http://www.streetortrack.com/Street-or-Track-13x1.25-Rotor-4-Piston-Forged-Aluminum-Caliper-Brake-System-pr-24556.html) looks great, but the price is out of the range I would like to spend. Presumably if I was able to find just the brackets, I could do this for quite a bit cheaper and end up with the same system.

[SM69Mach 68]

Well that is a bummer. He was the only one that I knew of selling a Disc brake spindle bracket only.

[alex 18]

Wouldn't want to sell yours would you? :)

[rwcstang 204]

try vintage venom i believe they sell brackets like Shaun used to sell.

[chillininnh 21]

Saw this on Mustang Monthly online. Seems it may fit the bill, looked it up, costs $800. Looks like you can keep the disc spindle.

 

http://www.mustangandfords.com/how-to/wheels-tires/1412-how-to-install-big-brakes-on-your-vintage-mustang/

[SM69Mach 68]

Wouldn't want to sell yours would you? :)

 

 

Probably not the best idea for it to stay on the road :)

 

I see you are in NC too...where abouts?

[RogerC 136]

Baer and Wilwood both have complete kits (plural) for disk spindles, probably too pricey for what you want. Might have oem replacement options. Stoptech might be worth looking into too.

[RPM 1,190]

Saw this on Mustang Monthly online. Seems it may fit the bill, looked it up, costs $800. Looks like you can keep the disc spindle.

 

http://www.mustangandfords.com/how-to/wheels-tires/1412-how-to-install-big-brakes-on-your-vintage-mustang/

 

Nice find.

 

Bob

[shaun071 62]

Saw this on Mustang Monthly online. Seems it may fit the bill, looked it up, costs $800. Looks like you can keep the disc spindle.

 

http://www.mustangandfords.com/how-to/wheels-tires/1412-how-to-install-big-brakes-on-your-vintage-mustang/

 

That looks similar to the kit I bought here in Aus. 13 inch Cobra rotor with Pontiac G8 (holden commodore) PBR calipers and a custom bracket. Designed to fit the Aus Falcon spindle, which is the same as the 69/70 disc spindle

[alex 18]

Probably not the best idea for it to stay on the road :)

 

I see you are in NC too...where abouts?

 

It was worth a try. I live in western Cary.

 

All the ideas that have been offered are great. I am sure this thread will be a valuable resource for anyone who is looking for a front rotor upgrade.

 

I did try many times to contact Vintage Venom but perhaps due to the holiday there was no response. I will try again after the new year.