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    2/17/2017 10:11 AM  #1

    Spankyboy0710
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    Disc Brake Question

    Hi there.  I just purchased the master kit Ck-165M that includes power booster for my 66 coupe and I have a couple questions.  I found a MC from a 2001 V6 Mustang here locally.  I also grabbed the distribution block with it.  Will I be able to use this block?  Does it replace a proportioning valve?

    Also, I'm looking to either buy a front disc brake conversion kit, or buy the GT mounting kit here and source my own calipers/rotors/etc...  When looking in the local salvage yards, does with or without ABS matter?

    If it is pertinent, I've also purchased an 8.8 rear end out of a '97 Explorer that I plan to have narrowed.  So, I will have disc/disc.

    Thanks for the help!

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    2/17/2017 5:42 PM  #2

    MS
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    Re: Disc Brake Question

    You will want to use an adjustable proportioning valve, NOT the one from the 2,000. See my PV-100 valve

    Calipers and rotors do not care if ABS or not. Just about everything after 98 had ABS.

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    2/21/2017 1:00 PM  #3

    Spankyboy0710
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    Re: Disc Brake Question

    Great, just what I needed to know.  Thank you!

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    2/21/2017 1:42 PM  #4

    Tony yack
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    Re: Disc Brake Question

    the rear from a t bird with disc may work also & I think it doesn't need to be cut. you may want to dbl. check but I a friend of mine did the same thing. hope it works out for you.
     

     

    2/22/2017 6:27 AM  #5

    TKOPerformance
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    Re: Disc Brake Question

    You still have to weld spring perches onto it though because the T-Bird uses a Fox body link style suspension instead of leaf springs. 

     

    2/22/2017 5:14 PM  #6

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    Re: Disc Brake Question

    yes, you will need to weld leaf purcheson but that's easier & cheaper then cutting a rear . & you'll have a better gear ratio.then a truck rear
     

     

     

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