ok one problem solved with the stang now on to the next. i am going to be trading out the drum brakes in the front of the car for some new wilwood disk brakes. in doing so do i need to install a booster or can i just run my disk brakes on the same setup the old drums where?
thanks for any input
-fred

 

what was your old set up? manual drum with a single reservoir master?

if so, then no dont run that, get yourself a dual reservoir and a booster too. you already bought wilwoods no need to get skimpy now

 

+1 on the dual piston master cylinder.

Booster should be unnecessary, but it will depend on the weight of your car.
If you've got a boat anchor big block under the hood, then maybe so.
A small block V-8 will do fine with just the disc upgrade.

In my experience, adding a booster resulted in way too sensitive brakes.

 

I run an OE-style 4-piston disc brake setup on my '67 without a booster and I love it. That said, pedal pressure will vary with the specific brake setup, and I can't speak directly for the Wilwood without a booster. One of the guys here runs a Wilwod setup though, and he should chime in soon...

 

ok, so by the sounds of it we will have to install the brakes and see how she feels then go from there. I totally agree in not going skimpy as we think the same. this winters is a great time to fix and upgrade things and while doing those things why not do it right and put a little extra money into it so it perfect and wont have more problems anytime soon.

this forum amazes me as the members are so helpful and everyone is there to chime in! i really cant believe the members on here are this awesome hahah thank you guys so much for the info and for any help i may receive in future endeavors. and if any one is near madison WI well have to cruise sometime and ill buy lunch haha,
thanks a ton guys
-fred

 

and yes right now it s a single reservoir with manual drums.

 

I read the trick setup for manual front disk brakes is a master from a 1974 Maverick, 15/16" bore...

 

my dad had to put a brake booster after he put disk brakes on the front of his 70 mustang for the brakes to fully stop

 

Hi Guys
New member.
Been searching the Classic Tech section for the past few nights and this post pretty much nails what I'm trying to find. hoping it's ok to tag onto it.
Seem like a few of you guys have tackled my next upgrade.

I also have a 66 coupe. It was an original 6 cylinder from factory.
When I got it , somebody had dropped a 289 in it .
I changed out the spindles from an old cougar or something like that and went to dual reservoir master about 20 years ago in order to do the upgrade, it was to long ago to remember exactly but they didn't make stuff for Ford's back in my day.

I've been looking around for the trick set up .
I see Wilwood name come up a lot . Seems like they have a good reputation and are fairly straight forward on the install.

I would love to not have to run a booster if at all possible.
I'd like disc's all the way around.
I should add it has a little more motor in it now . (Blown 302)
Goings not what I'm worried about stopping is.

Any suggestions?

Thanks for your time and sorry If I hi-jacked your thread Fred
George

 

I used the Wilwood Forged Dynalite Front & Rear Drag Brake Kits through Summit after a call to Wilwood. Also use a dual reservoir master cylinder. Bought a nice shiny booster but didn't use it (think I still have it somewhere actually). Mostly city or highway driving but its seen a couple tracks and a skid pad with some hard braking. No issues at all.

GMW/George.. Wilwood is a great setup. That said with your car beings a 66 inline 6 to V8 conversion you might wish to start your own thread.