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    12/03/2014 12:20 AM  #1

    zimmy2nn
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    disc brakes on a 4 lug hub

    i h ave a 65 mustang coupe with a six cyl. and 14 inch wheel,. and  at some time want to go to a v8 but in the mean time want put sixc brakes on using the  4 lug hub my question is will the wheel bearings be  strong enouygh to  handle the disc set up heat etc  or will it be a bad idea thanks for any info yu guys can give me.
    jim

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    12/03/2014 12:25 AM  #2

    True74yamaha
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    Re: disc brakes on a 4 lug hub

    Bearings are fine you can use Altima rotor calipers. Rotor centering ring And bracket I designed a bracket for that awhile ago.

     

    12/03/2014 5:35 AM  #3

    wsinsle
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    Re: disc brakes on a 4 lug hub

    If you are going to upgrade to V8, you should consider getting your 8V front end parts first. If not you will be buying another disc brake set up after changing your front end to V8 parts.

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    12/03/2014 10:11 AM  #4

    MS
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    Re: disc brakes on a 4 lug hub

    wsinsle wrote:

    If you are going to upgrade to V8, you should consider getting your 8V front end parts first. If not you will be buying another disc brake set up after changing your front end to V8 parts.

    I agree.  Your first task should be to convert to V8 front spindles and V8 rear end.  Then when the time comes to install the V8, you won't have to do it all at once.  It would be unsafe driving a V8 with six cylinder brakes and a rear end that would shatter and leave you stuck in the middle off the highway or intersection.

    That way, even if you NEVER get around to cnverting to a V8, you will have a much more reliable car that has better brakes.

    Unless you PLAN to keep it a six forever, I would not spend any money on six cylinder brakes.

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    12/03/2014 12:01 PM  #5

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    Re: disc brakes on a 4 lug hub

    MustangSteve wrote:

    wsinsle wrote:

    If you are going to upgrade to V8, you should consider getting your 8V front end parts first. If not you will be buying another disc brake set up after changing your front end to V8 parts.

    I agree.  Your first task should be to convert to V8 front spindles and V8 rear end.  Then when the time comes to install the V8, you won't have to do it all at once.  It would be unsafe driving a V8 with six cylinder brakes and a rear end that would shatter and leave you stuck in the middle off the highway or intersection.

    That way, even if you NEVER get around to cnverting to a V8, you will have a much more reliable car that has better brakes.

    Unless you PLAN to keep it a six forever, I would not spend any money on six cylinder brakes.

    I agree.  get the v8 brakes and suspension.  But if you must have 4 lug disks, SSBC has a bolt on kit. Proven; quick, easy, and more expensive than do it yourself like 74yamaha.
     

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