1957-63 Full Size Ford Disc Brake Conversion - Fairlane, Galaxie, Ranchero, Starliner, Thunderbird

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1957-63 Full Size Ford Disc Brake Conversion - Fairlane, Galaxie, Ranchero, Starliner, Thunderbird -- I recently bought a 1957 Ford Fairlane and have started trying to make it roadworthy. The first step has been the brakes. While the rear was an easy stock rebuild, I wanted disc brakes on the front. There are a couple of manufacturers of kits for these cars such as Wilwood and Leed Brakes, but they are very expensive. I found a kit from Tomsclassic on eBay that was reasonably priced. This video shows you how to install this brake kit.
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@Challenged1 3 ай бұрын

For all those wondering about replacement parts for the wear items, they are available at your local parts store. The rotors are for a 1971 Ford LTD, and the calipers and pads are for a 1983 K10.

@jonathanjones3156 2 ай бұрын

Do you know what bearing would be or thru stock bearing for the vehicle. Mines a 60. So used the smaller bearing from the set. And races where right in rotor .. so no need to swap like your set up.

@JuniperandSixth 6 ай бұрын

These kinds of videos are such a service to others, it’s what KZfaq was truly built on. Great work!

@Challenged1 6 ай бұрын

Thank You!!!

@stevea6722 3 ай бұрын

Finally, somebody on KZfaq hand packing wheel bearings correctly!

@phocksyfox7 3 ай бұрын

Just bought an old 57 T-bird and this will be the first upgrade that Ill be doing. Thank you for posting this!

@Challenged1 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and good luck with your build.

@carlmclaughlin6574 3 ай бұрын

I'm looking to do this to my 62 thunderbird .thank you for this video a cajullion times over.

@Challenged1 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!!!

@carlmclaughlin6574 3 ай бұрын

@Challenged1 you are welcome. If I might ask do you have a link for the product on ebay? My apologies if you have it listed bc I can't find it if you do have it. I looked on ebay but it says it doest fit a 62 thunderbird. Thanks again

@Challenged1 3 ай бұрын

@@carlmclaughlin6574 You are correct, this kit only fits the 1957-1960 thunderbird. I did find another kit here www.ebay.com/itm/276080848468 It is definitely more expensive. There doesn't seem to be much out there for the 61-63 thunderbird. The spindle is different on it and requires an adapter.

@carlmclaughlin6574 3 ай бұрын

@Challenged1 awesome thanks for the link. I thought I was losing my mind looking for bullet bird ones lol. I'm glad I asked. I appreciate it

@stevenburleigh9532 Ай бұрын

Nice job speaking very clearly and very knowledgeable person and a car guy !!

@mannymurguia2047 18 сағат бұрын

great video I ill be restoring my 59 Ranchero and this an upgrade I will be doing

@Challenged1 17 сағат бұрын

I think it's a worthwhile upgrade.

@addisoncopeland5147 3 ай бұрын

For a guy doing a similar build with a 59 fairlane, this is gold! Looking forward to more videos on this car. Thanks for sharing!

@Challenged1 3 ай бұрын

I appreciate you watching!!

@jonathanjones3156 2 ай бұрын

Fixing to do this swap using this kit on a 60 country sedan wagon. Thanks for the tips on installing it.

@Challenged1 2 ай бұрын

Glad to help

@JackLewis-up7vp 3 ай бұрын

Great video. I'm up grading brakes on my 60 Thunderbird, and just got the same kit. Thanks for the heads-up on grinding the spindles. Big help!!

@Challenged1 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!!

@MadMaxx570 17 күн бұрын

Very nice how-to, gonna have to do this on my '61 Thunderbird, the front drums were so seized up when i got it, that i ended up having to beat them to bits to get them off. Might as well upgrade for when its going back on the road!

@Challenged1 17 күн бұрын

I think it's a worthwhile upgrade

@davidkeeton6716 4 ай бұрын

Great video, showing detailed angles of view, explaining basically how much hand fitting (each car is a bit different) of the casting, to fit the new part. Great explanation of bearing packing. Nice walk thru! I'm going to see if they have a kit for my 64 Galaxie.

@ItsTheChad71 6 ай бұрын

Good video! I’m not a Ford guy, but good universal tips!

@Challenged1 6 ай бұрын

Thanks

@davidkeeton6716 4 ай бұрын

A real rookie might have needed a little more detail in something as simple as the caliper pin/bolt installation. Just to make sure they understand that it's threaded into the gold bracket but it must line up with the inner and outer ears on the caliper, and be able to slide on those pins. I like you have done a bunch so what you showed was great for someone that's done a few brake pad jobs. Again GREAT VIDEO!

@Challenged1 4 ай бұрын

It's always that balance of, "Is it detailed enough?", or "is the video getting too long?". This also illustrates why the comment section can be just as valuable as the video itself to a real rookie.

@ericwittman1384 5 ай бұрын

Great vid! Excited for more videos!

@Challenged1 5 ай бұрын

Thanks brother!!!

@wiremupaki3793 5 ай бұрын

Love 57 ford's that car you have there would be a cool project for me as I have a brilliant idea for that car because of it conditions of the car rumb it back and spray it with black clear coat it would look fukn awesome good luck with your 57

@stevensolis6507 6 ай бұрын

Good video. Hope to see you post a video on how you did the rear brakes and the brake lines.

@Challenged1 6 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, I already did the rears with no video shot. However, I still have all of the brake lines to make, so that is something I can share.

@nancydawe735 3 ай бұрын

Wish I could see the job you did on the rear breaks this video was awesome thanks for sharing not easy finding videos on these old cars I just bought a 58ford custom 3004dr I'm just learning and this was so easy to look at and understand please share more vids on your car with us you do an excellent job explaining everything thanks again

@Challenged1 3 ай бұрын

@@nancydawe735 Thank you for the comment. I will try to share as much as I can.

@nancydawe735 2 ай бұрын

What size rims fit this rotor please great video

@Challenged1 2 ай бұрын

Minimum size with these brakes is 15"

@furiouslobo Ай бұрын

How about a 62 ford station wagon country sedan?

@kenmartin3011 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. Do you know what year make and model of car the front rotors came from?

@Challenged1 4 ай бұрын

I don't. Wish I did though

@Challenged1 3 ай бұрын

I just found out all of this info. The rotors are for a 1971 Ford LTD. The calipers and pads are for a 1983 K10.

@robertramirez3994 3 ай бұрын

So, will you be able to find the brake pads and rotors at the local auto parts store, or do you have to reorder them from the company you bought the stuff from.

@Challenged1 3 ай бұрын

Yes!!! The rotors are for a 1971 Ford LTD. The calipers and pads are for a 1983 K10.

@leesbassment6393 6 ай бұрын

Nice. Can you still use the 14” wheels with this kit? I have a ‘59 Skyliner, would like to keep the current wheels and hubcaps

@Challenged1 6 ай бұрын

No, 15" would be the minimum wheel size.

@klebdapleb3928 4 ай бұрын

I'm in the same boat. It seems to me that any disk kit (as far as I am aware) will require a wheel change. My current solution is...do nothing. The drums aren't that bad if you drive it like an old car and leave extra following distance.