I know there are drum to disc convertion kits, but i was wondering if there are other options. I dont have a lot of cash flow so im trying to go with fixing things the easyiest and cheapist way possible. I was wondering if it was possible to go to a junkyard and pick up a set of discs from a late model mustang and put it in to a 1966 289. it sounds kind of ghetto but i want to know if it could work.

 

Newer mustangs have struts instead of coil springs. They do make adapters for them to take coil springs, but they are $68 a piece. I could try to find the part link if you want.

 

idk, how much do u think it would cost to pull them from the junkyard?

 

Not sure really. Also check out scarebird brakes, they make adapters for disc conversion kits using original spindles.

http://www.scarebird.com/index.php?id=18

 

Still the cheapest junkyard fix is the 75-80 Granada/Monarch/Versailles swap. Grab everything from the ball joints outward and put it on. You can still find u pull its for 150 or so.

 

I wouldn't use scarebird there brackets look thin and they mix match parts like ranger rotors s10 calipers.What james said is the only cheap way i would trust but you should rebuild the hubs new rotors pads the rubber brake lines.

 

I'm in the process of upgrading my front to Disc and after scouring for the right kit, I found www.discbrakeswap.com which carries manaul or power conversion kits at a very nice price ($525-$650). Includes everything you need as well as spindles with proper mustang geometry..

Search any classice mustang forums and your find postive feedback...

 

I did the Granada conversion on mine and it was a pretty much a direct bolt on.

I replaced / upgraded the entire brake system on the car, but the Granada stuff itself probably cost me about 400 bucks counting buything the parts and then replacing/rebuilding all of it.

The only thing I had to do was add a pair of brackets for the Granada brake hoses to the frame. I didn't want to relocate the original ones, so I made some new ones and then put a grommet in the original ones. I just figured that it would help keep the lines in place.

I also go a pair of short prebent adapter lines from Mustangs Plus to allow the Granada brake hoses to mate up to the Mustang lines.

It looks like I may need to adjust my steering stops though. It doesn't look like the wheels will turn far enough unless I grind down the steering stops some. I won't know until I can drive it though.

You will want to upgrade that crappy single reserviour master cylinder for a dual bowl.

That discbrakeswap.com site looks like a good product. A few members of this site have used it with good results.

 

i plan on using the csrp KH kit on mine, heard nothing but good things about em

 

Did the KH CSRP kit last year, very happy with it. While you may be able to get away with a Granada swap for slightly cheaper, the CSRP kit is extremely convenient (everything is bolt-on, OE-style, and brand new). I think my time is worth more than what it would take to scrounge a Granada front end, deal with tie rod and bump steer issues, replace worn out components, and hope everything works ok in the end. The CSRP kit is proven, but still very affordable.