I have a:
- '65 coupe
- 289
- automatic transmission
- power steering
- manual drums

* Im going to get the granada disc brake conversion kit from discbrakeswap.com *
I was wondering, what options you guys decided to go with and what you recommend I do, change, or buy?

 

Is there any issues if I go with power disc brakes and how hard is it to install?

 

power means you gotta change the master clyinder for one with a booster and hook a vaccum line to it. if your leaving the rear drums you need a proportioning valve.

 

I know I need a MC with a booster, but I was wondering if Ill have any problems or issues with power brakes?
...reason I ask is, because I dont want to buy power brakes then later finding out I have to change this and modificate that[:'(].

 

or spent a little more and get some great brakes http://www.mustangsteve.com/ the cobras brakes are pbr same thing baer brakes are

 

I think the power brakes use a different brake pedal than the manual brakes. The leverage point is different. Also, you may have an issue with 14" wheels with the Granada calipers. I had to grind down the casting ridge on the back of the calipers for clearance but that was no biggy.

The disc conversion was the single best add-on I have done for my fastback. That and the sub-frame connectors. And the rack & pinion. And the fresh 351w/c6 combo. And the 4 core radiator. And the Shelby tach dash. And the consoles. And the rear black out panel etc. etc.

 

I bought the kit from discbrakeswap.com - Dennis is a good guy, and a member here too. Excellent quality parts.

I also bought a power booster. If you'd like to know where from, PM me and I will send you this guy's info.

One thing I ran into is, I told a buddy of mine that I am putting in power, and he said "well why would you do that? When the car is dead, you have no brakes!" I guess he could be right because it's run off a vacuum, which is there when the car is on. Anyone verify that?

Good luck!

 

You will have brakes, they just won't be power assist and you have to drive your foot through the floor board to stop.

 

Psh, that's what I do now

Sweet

 

As long as the check valve in the vacuum line to the booster is working properly, you'll have at least one stop worth of vacuum assist"in reserve" in the case where the engine is not running. Maybe a couple.

Norm