Disc brake conv.

Richie

Does anyone know if Matt Faust still sells the disc brake conversion kits? I want to convert my 51 Hornet. Thanks. Richie.

GrimGreaser

I dont think Faust has them anymore, but these guys provide the plates and parts list to convert:
https://scarebird.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=95&product_id=210
I haven't done it, but last I priced things out it was around $300 in parts.

50C8DAN

Neither Faust or LaBud do brakes any longer. I bought this ABS kit for my '54 Hornet.  Was drop on.  http://abspowerbrake.com/maincatalog_frameset032.html

Richie

GrimGreaser said:

I dont think Faust has them anymore, but these guys provide the plates and parts list to convert:
https://scarebird.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=95&product_id=210
I haven't done it, but last I priced things out it was around $300 in parts.

Thanks GrimGreaser.

Ol racer

Ive made my own Disc Brake setup using Chry Sebring Rotors with GM Calipers. I made my own Spindle Bracket too and did not take that much engineering. However, it did take some time and if I were to do another, I would contact Scarebird Classic Brakes that sell a nice Plasma cut Bracket (little over $100) for ANY old car supplying you with a complete parts list of components to purchase at local Auto Store to install Disc Brakes.

RichardD

as info: here are the parts on mine: '53 (w/o bracket):

Richie

50C8DAN said:

Neither Faust or LaBud do brakes any longer. I bought this ABS kit for my '54 Hornet.  Was drop on.  http://abspowerbrake.com/maincatalog_frameset032.html

50C8DAN, I sent you a reply yesterday but must have hit preview instead of post, as it was still sitting hear today. Thanks for your comment. Richie.

Richie

Ol racer said:

Ive made my own Disc Brake setup using Chry Sebring Rotors with GM Calipers. I made my own Spindle Bracket too and did not take that much engineering. However, it did take some time and if I were to do another, I would contact Scarebird Classic Brakes that sell a nice Plasma cut Bracket (little over $100) for ANY old car supplying you with a complete parts list of components to purchase at local Auto Store to install Disc Brakes.

Thanks Ol racer, I checked their site and looks like a good deal. Richie.

Richie

RichardD said:

as info: here are the parts on mine: '53 (w/o bracket):

RichardD, that's a lot of information, thanks very much. Richie.