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disc brake conversions
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I'm working on disc brake conversion kits for 48-56's.
i'd like an idea of how many people are interested. that way i can decide if i want to make a large run of parts, or make the kits as needed.

Posted on: 2009/5/22 19:40
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Re: disc brake conversions
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decision would depend on cost. In my case the way the caliper is anchored would also be a determining factor in my interest. Quite frankly, i have no complaint wityh the drum brakes on my 56 Exec.

There is some trade off here tho. A power booster/DUAL MC conversion would make the disk more desireable. If i can find a SINGLE piston MC to fit the power unit then i will stay with the drum.

Posted on: 2009/5/22 20:51
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Re: disc brake conversions
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look at my idea for improving the t/v here on the modified forum and see what you think. as for kit price, in the v/8 forum post "brake upgrade" the kit pictured was $1123.00 . i believe i can offer the same kit for less than $500.00 . or i will sell you just the caliper bracket, and a parts list, you can source the rest localy.

Posted on: 2009/5/23 19:48
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Re: disc brake conversions
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ABS power brake also has upgrade kits & seems to have increased their offerings. No idea on their price though.

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Posted on: 2009/5/23 21:00
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Re: disc brake conversions
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hi i have a 48 that i need to put disc brakes on ,has anybody done this yet or is there akit for this thanx dave

Posted on: 2009/5/25 6:35
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you don't happen to have their phone # do you? i'll just call and ask them.

Posted on: 2009/5/25 18:47
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Re: disc brake conversions
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There is now a price list on the abs website.

http://www.abspowerbrake.com/webpricesheet_2009.htm

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Posted on: 2009/5/25 19:15
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Re: disc brake conversions
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they get 600 for their kit. which as i said in an earlier post i plan to beat by at least 100 bucks. more if i can. plus i plan to offer just the bracket and a parts list for the guys who want to source the rest of the parts localy. i bet they won't do that for you.

Posted on: 2009/5/25 21:05
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"plan to offer just the bracket and a parts list for the guys who want to source the rest of the parts localy"

Savvy marketing maneuver!!! BEST wishes.

Posted on: 2009/5/25 21:14
VAPOR LOCK demystified: See paragraph SEVEN of PMCC documentaion as listed in post #11 of the following thread:f
http://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=7245
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Re: disc brake conversions
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well not everyone has an oreilly's around the corner. so this way parts can be bought localy and you stll get a warrnty on them that way.

Posted on: 2009/5/25 21:32
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