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    2/28/2022 6:13 PM  #26

    wsinsle
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    Re: 1968 Mustang With FACTORY DISC (single piston junk).....Can I convert?

    M1Mustang69 wrote:

    Dark Red Interior ......... Also just to make clear, I drive it ---- A LOT......and Im 40 not 80, so I like speed and Leaning Into it time to Time as well!  with the Modded Engine and T5, its easy and its imperative to improve breaking along with the rest 

    WOW pretty nice driver!!!

    If this forum can't fix it, it isn't broke.
     

    3/01/2022 8:24 AM  #27

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    Re: 1968 Mustang With FACTORY DISC (single piston junk).....Can I convert?

     Any insight on the rear disc question?  It's been made clear the collective understanding is that the 4-piston K/H breaking power isn't an improvement over the Single Large Piston Factory Ford Style.........would there be worthy improved breaking converting the rear to disc? (Cost/improvement factor)

    Ty,
    Jeff

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    3/01/2022 9:42 AM  #28

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    Re: 1968 Mustang With FACTORY DISC (single piston junk).....Can I convert?

    Nos681 wrote:

    When I had the Granada spindles and single piston calipers, the semi-metallic pads for “police” and “taxi” service worked great.

    My 65 coupe stopped better than my 92 GT hatchback.

    Nice car.

     
    Your 92 had 10” discs. Not much comparison…

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    3/01/2022 12:04 PM  #29

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    Re: 1968 Mustang With FACTORY DISC (single piston junk).....Can I convert?

    2.3’s had 10” rotors.

    5.0’s had the big 10.9” rotors.😂

    Last edited by Nos681 (3/01/2022 12:04 PM)

     

    3/02/2022 9:43 AM  #30

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    Re: 1968 Mustang With FACTORY DISC (single piston junk).....Can I convert?

    M1Mustang69 wrote:

     Any insight on the rear disc question? It's been made clear the collective understanding is that the 4-piston K/H breaking power isn't an improvement over the Single Large Piston Factory Ford Style.........would there be worthy improved breaking converting the rear to disc? (Cost/improvement factor)

    Ty,
    Jeff

    I switched to rear disc brakes as the drum brakes on the 9" rear I removed from a 59 Ford needed drums, backing plates, etc, etc.  Converting to discs wasn't going to cost much more then renewing the drum system.  Plus, discs are easier to replace, etc.  
    BTW - I'm glad I made the change. 
     

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

     

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