bhappy wrote: Quote:
I want to convert the car to have at least disc brakes in the front and add self adjusters to the rear if they must stay drum type. Is there a disc brake conversion kit that I may purchase and have installed?
I neglected to respond to this part of the original thread.
The 1956 Clipper has a Dana 44 (actually 45, but essentially the same) rear end in it. This is a very common rear end (Jeep, Ford). It is no problem to get a disc brake conversion from one of many aftermarket suppliers for it.
The front is a different matter.
The only caveat is getting the right proportioning valve when using front/rear discs. On my 55 Pat with front discs and rear drums, I did not need a proportioning valve.
One more comment: I agree with PackardV8 (Keith) that converting to disc brakes is NOT an absolute necessity. Only replacing the BTV is a necessity.
Craig
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