Hey there fellow Birders,
I've pretty much decided I want to upgrade my 64's brakes to the 65/66 disc setup. I think the only parts I have to get used are the two spindles with dust shield, hubs and some oem wheels (dont care about comdition, I will powder coat them).
If anyone near me has any of these items they want to get rid of or just want to comment on my plans I'd enjoy hearing from you.
Thanks in advance,
Scott
Disc brake time
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Disc brake time
Last edited by RedBird64 on Wed Oct 26, 2016 10:19 pm, edited 1 time in total.
1964 Coupe Wimbledon white/Rangoon Red w/black int. Owned for 42 years. It was my folks car before that (second owners). VTCI # 12013.
Re: Disc brake time
Try and grab the lower control arms as well, they may have the steering stops in a different location. Also the proportioning valve, I had one on my conversion but it kept leaking and was cheaper to use a Wilwood valve.
Good luck with it.
Graeme
Good luck with it.
Graeme
1962 Hardtop - in Melbourne, Australia
Re: Disc brake time
Thanks for you comments Graeme.ozbird wrote:Try and grab the lower control arms as well, they may have the steering stops in a different location. Also the proportioning valve, I had one on my conversion but it kept leaking and was cheaper to use a Wilwood valve.
Good luck with it.
Graeme
Is the proportioning valve near the MC?
After some research it does sound like they are prone to leaking but I do like the idea of it being pre-adjusted.
Or, I may just use a Wilwood part.
Scott
1964 Coupe Wimbledon white/Rangoon Red w/black int. Owned for 42 years. It was my folks car before that (second owners). VTCI # 12013.
Re: Disc brake time
Scott,
The prop valve is located right below the MC about 9 or 10" fastened to the inner fender. I've rebuilt one and so far it's holding up but, according to several posts on this forum, the modern replacement options are a lot simpler to deal with, if you're not worried about appearance or originality matters. As far as the pre-adjustment advantage, that's probably not going to be the case unless the valve is going back on the same car with all the same (replacement) components.
Here's a bit of info including a link to stangersite. http://www.vintagethunderbirdclub.net/p ... prop+valve
The prop valve is located right below the MC about 9 or 10" fastened to the inner fender. I've rebuilt one and so far it's holding up but, according to several posts on this forum, the modern replacement options are a lot simpler to deal with, if you're not worried about appearance or originality matters. As far as the pre-adjustment advantage, that's probably not going to be the case unless the valve is going back on the same car with all the same (replacement) components.
Here's a bit of info including a link to stangersite. http://www.vintagethunderbirdclub.net/p ... prop+valve
Paul
VTCI 12014
Registry 45122
'64 Landau HT
"Beer, now there's a temporary solution!" ~Homer Simpson
VTCI 12014
Registry 45122
'64 Landau HT
"Beer, now there's a temporary solution!" ~Homer Simpson
Re: Disc brake time
Thanks Paul. Wilwood has a valve that would fit and work perfectly with the way I have things setup so I'll probably use one when I finally get all the parts together.
I'm having a hard time getting a line on wheels - keep your eye's open for me!
I'm having a hard time getting a line on wheels - keep your eye's open for me!
1964 Coupe Wimbledon white/Rangoon Red w/black int. Owned for 42 years. It was my folks car before that (second owners). VTCI # 12013.