Re: Disc Brake Conversion

Posted by Bill On 2010/9/18 22:10:13

Bob,
Great looking car. About your brake problem, I also experienced some exciting stopping or non stopping situations with drum brakes and T/V unit. Had T/V unit rebuilt bu Ed Strain, mentioned as one of the best rebuilders, and this did help some except in panic stops which were always a few yards too long. I located someone in CA and he designed a setup, with help from parts off a donor car owned by the late Dan Yokum, which is a straight forward bolt on project, no cutting, hammering, "modifications" of any kind that can't be put back stock. I imagine that he has the specs on hand and it would fit your car because mine is also a 56 Executive. If you want I will contact him and get back with you.
Bill

ps: Yes it does stop with much more authority even with T/V unit.