Brakes Update

[Se4mus1]

i am unsure if i should do the front disc conversion myself, i dont realy know a whole lot about the brake system. im going with the csrp kit and ws wondering what the conversion actually entails, and i have a few questions. Do i keep my old drums in the back, what about the brake lines for the rear? also, when i chane the master cylender, is it already set up to handle the old brake lines, if not, what do i have to do to make it that way? i am very inexperienced when it comes to brakes, and right now i cant afford to send it somewhere. I just want to know what im getting into before i drop 525 bucks

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[nassaubayman]

You didn't mention a power booster. I'd go with power front disc with rear drum before I went with 4-wheel disc. If you're not racing the car, rear disc brakes are not needed.

The only part of the brake line that should be replaced is the flex hose that connects to the wheel cylinder/caliper. Those lines should be included in your kit.

[artillery129]

rear disk brakes are needed for superior braking! don't cheap out and leave drums on the back, looks tacky! and if your not confident in your install capabilities, don't do it, if you make a mistake and your going down the road and your brakes fail, what then? also stainless steel brake lines, and make your discs are blanks, slotted and drilled do nothing for you (only used to release gases on OLD brakes which had asbestos which built gases under heat that got trapped between the disc) and remember BBK FOR LIFE!

[Se4mus1]

there not power, there the manuel kit, they do come with flex lines and i do have confidence in my repair skill, im just trying to get as much information as pssible before i actually drop the cash. Plus i wouldget a four wheel disc conversion from bbk if i had a couple g's to drop, unfortunetly, i only have 600 bucks and i need brakes to drive it, limited options here.

[nassaubayman]

If you have unlimited funds, then what artillery said is correct. Since you don't, get the power booster before the rear discs.

[Starfury]

Rear discs are way overkill on most street cars. They don't provide any more stopping power than drums, and you'll likely never notice the difference unless you start taking the car to the track.

The CSRP install instructions are pretty complete. I did the swap last year and it was very simple. Most of it was bolt-on, and the only really difficult part was getting the front brake lines bent up.

[Se4mus1]

i hear the power booster doesnt have the same feel, and in another thread i was told that they are inconsistant and have delays, heres the link http://mustangforums.com/forum/class...-csrp-kit.html

[Se4mus1]

i didnt know it came with instructions, so all u bought was the kit and it went right on?

[JamesW]

Originally Posted by artillery129

rear disk brakes are needed for superior braking! don't cheap out and leave drums on the back, looks tacky! and if your not confident in your install capabilities, don't do it, if you make a mistake and your going down the road and your brakes fail, what then? also stainless steel brake lines, and make your discs are blanks, slotted and drilled do nothing for you (only used to release gases on OLD brakes which had asbestos which built gases under heat that got trapped between the disc) and remember BBK FOR LIFE!

I have rear discs and, IMHO, unless you plan on road racing, they are not necessary. Yes, they have a wow factor, but for regular driving, rear drums are more than adequate.

[chewy1234]

The front conversion comes with all the parts, but on my 65 I have converted to dual exhaust. Which rear hard brake lines do I get (dual or single exhaust). And which rubber rear 65/66 or 67?