disc brakes on a step down

jjnan58yahoocom

has any body put the disc brake conversion and electric power booster on a step down? would appreciate some input. I have a step down that needs a update. Thanks for any input. Gerald

Ol racer

FYI

I put a Swing pedal with small Power Booster from a 2010 Malibu and Disc on mine. From M/Cyl ran large Chamber line to Disc and small Chamber to Rear with NO Residual Vavle necessary.

 I made the Disc flat bracket from 1/4" (3/8" better though), installed Chry Sebring Rotors by machining the inner Dia only slighty, then installed Camaro Calipers, Pads and Hoses. I did need a spacer fort my Wire Spoke wheels. Stops better than my new car. I put the details on this Forum 2 Yrs ago.

50C8DAN

There is a disk brake kit for Hudsons sold by ABS Brakes.  As for the booster.  Your question got me thinking and I found that it may be possible to mount one of these on a Hudson, but you would need 12V:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-2011-Lexus-GS450h-Brake-Booster-Master-Cylinder-Pump-OEM/292443418529?fits=Make:Lexus&hash=item4416fc6fa1:g:0QwAAOSwPkJaffXf:sc:FedExHomeDelivery!19707!US!-1&_sacat=0&_nkw=lexus+450H+master+cylinder&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1312.R1.TR11.TRC2.A0.H0.XLexus+.TRS1

this would be pretty cool and it is small enough if you remote the reservoir you might be able to put it under the floor

RichardD

For what it is worth>>BUT have seat belts installed: "stops on 10 cents".

https://goo.gl/photos/QEtE7t64Ebs53teC8

ratlee2

Scarebird also makes disc brake kits for Hudsons too. I have used their 65 mustang kit and it worked flawlessly.

https://scarebird.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=95&product_id=210

iceblade10

I wonder how well that Scarebird kit works. I'd like to eventually put disc brakes on my car, but worry that I might be in over my head.

ratlee2

When I installed the kit on my 65 mustang. It came with the brackets and a one page instruction sheet. It listed the make and model of cars that supplied the calipers, rotors, and hoses. I just picked up grade 8 bolts and the parts from the list at the local auto parts store to mount the brackets. Instructions were clear and installation was easy. I did email them before ordering and they were more than happy to send me the instructions before the purchase of the brackets. In my case there was no machining required.

jjnan58yahoocom

i thank everyone for their input. I am leaning toward the ABS system. I put a hydro-boost on a big boy but don't have the room on my Hornet. Gerald