Disc Brake Kits

[Deleted User]

Hello all,

I picked up a 50 pacemaker a few months ago and jusst been driving it around. Looking to do some work on it over the winter. I see a bunch of old posts on various sites on disc brake conversions. Not looking to by the overpriced Kanter and other kits. There were some that modified the the original hubs but does not appear that anyone is still doing this. Does anyone have any current info on these kits?

Thanks

BSW

rambos_ride

I don't know about labuds, but I have dealt with Richard on a couple of occaisions - great guy, excellent parts and very willing to help if you have any questions.

faustmb

I just spoke with Richard Pridemore at Pigeon Forge last weekend. His "kit" uses the OE hubs, and late model discs, calipers, and hoses. I plan to use his kit on my truck in the near future.

I know quite a few others who have used it and are happy, price seems good too.

Matt

Lee ODell

Matt

What is the price. Thanks. Lee

faustmb

If I understood correctly, he basically sells the parts list, caliber brackets, and instructions for$160. You need buy the rotors, calipers, and hoses locally. He designed the brackets and aside from a slight mod to the hubs, its a bolt in operation.

I think he will kit the whole set as well, or provide modified hubs.

I figure pull a part might have calipers, but hoses and rotors I'll buy new.

chopperchuck

any pictures??

Ducor Kid

I bought my Pridemore kit over 3 years ago.
I got hubs, caliper brackets, master cylinder bracket and grade 8 hardware to mount it with. The rest I picked up locally.
I just got it mocked up.
Life gets in the way sometime.
Here are a few pictures of it,I hope.

Larry

chopperchuck

thanks for sharing those photos.
the master cylinder bracket does it keep the master underneath the car?what master does it require?please share as much information as possible--please & thank you.chuck
I'm still in the planning & rounding up parts stage..:whistle:

Snailslayer

Chpperchuck,
I do not know anything about the Pridemore kit but that machined hub in the pics looks awesome. For custom disc brake setups, a common aftermarket setup is for Granada Rotors (aka Mustang II I believe). Often its with GM calipers. Perhaps someone who sells a generic aftermarket MII kit would have some good insight on a mechanical Master cylinder size (non booster) thats a good match for the Calipers included in thier kit and we can all figure out the m/c bore vs. the caliper piston size relationship for a good pedal feel and adequate stopping power. Ive been looking into a custom setup as well and there is alot of reading to do to get compatible parts. my .02

Ducor Kid

Chopperchuck and Volksheime,
The bracket for M/C keeps it under for the floor.
It's late 70's GM I don't know if it the same one as Richard is using now.
I'm going to power brakes using hydroboost from Astro van mounted on firewall. The hubs I have use standard stepdown bearings and seals.
The calipers are GM metric from Auto Zone for about $30 each without core
$10 with core to turn in.
Richard is best source of info on what is now available.

Richard Pridemore, 9565 NC HWY 65, Stokesdale, NC 27357, Phone: 336-427-4930

Larry

Snailslayer

cool,
id like to see pics of your booster install. 30 bucks for calipers, doesnt get much better than that!

Kdancy

Very interested in that booster install as well. What years work for this conversion?

SuperDave

With Richards disc setup,,,I used a MC and booster from a 95 astro/Safari van along with the PS pump.The pedal assembly works perfectly when mounted to the firewall with no mods.Just drill the holes and mount it. I did make a reinforcement bracket to prevent firewall flexing. That will give you The hydraulic power if you decide to go to Power steering.

chopperchuck

SuperDave wrote:

With Richards disc setup,,,I used a MC and booster from a 95 astro/Safari van along with the PS pump.The pedal assembly works perfectly when mounted to the firewall with no mods.Just drill the holes and mount it. I did make a reinforcement bracket to prevent firewall flexing. That will give you The hydraulic power if you decide to go to Power steering.

pictures would be really nice 'cause i'm kinda of a moron when it comes to mentally visualizing thing thing that i haven't seen up close & personal,& how would you do a power steering conversion? W/stock frame..???
PLEASE & THANK YOU!!

[Deleted User]

Here is the LaBud parts list...Hope it comes thru
Bob Hickson

[Deleted User]

Hope this comes through

[Deleted User]

I could not get the list to attach on forums so I e-mailed it to Super Dave. Maybe he can get it to load on the forums.
This is the LaBuds parts list. He made the caliper brackets, So you will have to figure that out Your self.
Bob Hickson

SuperDave

For some reason.. I couldn.t down load it. Tried to save it and still couldn't down load.

[Deleted User]

Chopperchuck, Send Me an email @ BJHickson@charter.netHET
Remove the HET it's only there to spoil the spammers,
and I will E-mail You the Parts list.
Bob

chopperchuck

sent ya an Email from my Hotmail- damagedduck is my other name..i put hudson/pictures of brake in header.thanks again chuck

chopperchuck

got an E-mail from Judy Hickson LOL! :woohoo: thanks BOB,i hope you don't mind

chopperchuck

HEY I GOT IT TO WORK!!!! :woohoo: :woohoo:

HUDSON DISC BRAKE CONVERSION
PARTS LIST AND INFORMATION SHEET


ROTORS:
RAYBESTOS Right #6045 Left #6047
NAPA Right #85802 Left #85803
These rotors are found on 1975-1979 Ford Granada/ Mercury Monarch

CALIPERS:
RAYBESTOS Right #RC4043 Left #RC4044
NAPA Right #242-2015 Left #242-2014
These calipers were originally used on 1969-1974 Nova and 1969 Camaro

BRAKE PADS:
RAYBESTOS D-52 ORGANIC OR MD-52 SEMI-METALLIC
WAGNER 728A (same as D52)
The RAYBESTOS calipers above come loaded with MD-52 pads.
Organic pads have been used, and seemed to work well on the HUDSONs.
Uses WAGNER Pad clips # F73102-5

BRAKE HOSES:
WAGNER or PRONTO #F80027 (Best choice)
RAYBESTOS #BH38160 (Will work but have to be modified to fit the frame bracket)
Use Lawson Hose retention clips for frame bracket.

BANJO BOLTS:
RAYBESTOS # H 5373 7/16 X 20 X 1.346
NAPA #82701

WHEEL STUDS:
NAPA #641-1578 10ea. Pressed into hub
WAGNER #8D61269
Use NAPA #641-2026 Lug Nuts

BEARING RACES:
BCA #09195 (Pressed into rotor hub)
BEARING RACES continued,
BCA #15245 (Pressed into rotor hub)

WHEEL SEALS:
NATIONAL #482253

CALIPER BOLT:
WAGNER # F76075-S

Kdancy

chopperchuck wrote:

HEY I GOT IT TO WORK!!!! :woohoo: :woohoo:

HUDSON DISC BRAKE CONVERSION
PARTS LIST AND INFORMATION SHEET


ROTORS:
RAYBESTOS Right #6045 Left #6047
NAPA Right #85802 Left #85803
These rotors are found on 1975-1979 Ford Granada/ Mercury Monarch

CALIPERS:
RAYBESTOS Right #RC4043 Left #RC4044
NAPA Right #242-2015 Left #242-2014
These calipers were originally used on 1969-1974 Nova and 1969 Camaro

BRAKE PADS:
RAYBESTOS D-52 ORGANIC OR MD-52 SEMI-METALLIC
WAGNER 728A (same as D52)
The RAYBESTOS calipers above come loaded with MD-52 pads.
Organic pads have been used, and seemed to work well on the HUDSONs.
Uses WAGNER Pad clips # F73102-5

BRAKE HOSES:
WAGNER or PRONTO #F80027 (Best choice)
RAYBESTOS #BH38160 (Will work but have to be modified to fit the frame bracket)
Use Lawson Hose retention clips for frame bracket.

BANJO BOLTS:
RAYBESTOS # H 5373 7/16 X 20 X 1.346
NAPA #82701

WHEEL STUDS:
NAPA #641-1578 10ea. Pressed into hub
WAGNER #8D61269
Use NAPA #641-2026 Lug Nuts

BEARING RACES:
BCA #09195 (Pressed into rotor hub)
BEARING RACES continued,
BCA #15245 (Pressed into rotor hub)

WHEEL SEALS:
NATIONAL #482253

CALIPER BOLT:
WAGNER # F76075-S

Ok, is this for Richards, or? disc brake set up?