What is the best retrofit for adrum to discs on a 66 mustang??

 

The first thing you have to ask yourself is, how much can you or are willing to spend on a disc conversion? Then are you converting both front, and rear or just the front? It's all about the budget.

 

Next thing that will narrow it is what size rims will you be using? 14",15,16,17, etc. Kits mostly fit either 14" - 16" or 17" >. Knowing that will help everyone suggest which kit they like.
Jon

 

Use the stock type. Dead easy to install, and replacement pads, etc., are stock for your year, so also easy.

 

I completely agree. I put OE-style KH discs on my '67 (same kit for 65-66) and I'm very happy with them. I don't even feel that a power booster is required with the setup.

There are bigger, better setups, but they require having 17" rims and a deeper wallet.

 

money??? there are some very very good companies out there. from inexpensive at $600 to $2000. The question I asked from day one was...if I have to pick up a set of replacement pads, what do I order? I heard everything from GM, to brand specific. SSBC is one of the few companies where you can go to your local parts store and request a set of pads for a 66 mustang, and they will fit. If you want performance pads or shoes, contact porterfield, I've gottem on my drums and love em.

 

[QUOTE=groho;6438025]money??? there are some very very good companies out there. from inexpensive at $600 to $2000. The question I asked from day one was...if I have to pick up a set of replacement pads, what do I order? I heard everything from GM, to brand specific.
If you use the OE style as Starfury and I suggest, go to any auto parts store and ask for pads for your year Mustang. As to where you buy the kit, you can shop price only, or you can buy from someone who will actually help you out if you have problems.

SSBC is one of the few companies where you can go to your local parts store and request a set of pads for a 66 mustang, and they will fit.
Depends what you buy. If you get the OE type, anyone will do. SSBC has a lotta wild stuff that's hard to get parts for.

 

True! Power boost makes it easier on the driver's foot, but adds nothing to brake stopping power.

Conversely, a lotta people consider disc brake conversion because their late-model Nissan has them, and the manual drums are so gosh darn hard. Not that they are racing the Mustang, they just go for nice drives, or cruise night. What they really need is power boost on the brakes they have. Which incidentally costs less, and is easier to install. Not a good way to sell magazines, though.