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by crittenden
Thu Oct 18, 2012 3:12 pm
Forum: 1958-1960 Thunderbirds
Topic: 59 front brake carrier plate gasket
Replies: 0
Views: 1467

59 front brake carrier plate gasket

I'm redoing my 59 drum brakes and bearings, and cannot find a source for the gasket for the front brake carrier plate....my 59 parts manual identifies this as #2044. My friendly machine shop said I could just use a light coating of silicon. My friendly parts dealer said to buy a roll of fiber gasket...
by crittenden
Wed Oct 03, 2012 9:43 pm
Forum: 1958-1960 Thunderbirds
Topic: 59 conversion from hydraulic to disc
Replies: 3
Views: 4415

59 conversion from hydraulic to disc

1. Is conversion a good idea for a Sunday driver?
2. If yes, is there a reliable conversin kit somewhere? I've seen ads.....