66 Fairlane dics brake conversion

[Rein1990]

I have read all the posts on disc brake conversion posted by Johann65 that he had done on his 65 malibu. I also want to do this on my 66 fairlane, but I do not know what discs to use on the fairlane. The car is currently on 14" rims. If anybody has done this already on a fairlane or know what to use on the fairlane for the conversion's inputs will be appreciated.

[hanov0]

On the ford you will have to use Mercedes disks to go over the sideshaft flange. Mercedes is 5x 112 but the holes are big enough to go over the fords 5 x 114

[ayoobkasu]

did any1 do the conversion already bc im also rebuilding my 66 custom500 ford fairlane v8

[Johann65]

On the ford you will have to use Mercedes disks to go over the sideshaft flange. Mercedes is 5x 112 but the holes are big enough to go over the fords 5 x 114

If possible, I would suggest that you have new pcd's drilled @ 114mm on the Merc rotors. There is enough meat to accept the Ford PCD's.
Ensures no play. What about Later Ford disc's ?

[hanov0]

I have checked ford disks and they are all too small.
You need a disk that takes handbrake shoes on the inside hence the BM and merc disks.

[Rein1990]

Is it not possible to use the front brake discs from a ford ranchero for the converion on the front drums?

[Johann65]

Is it not possible to use the front brake discs from a ford ranchero for the converion on the front drums?

If you intend to convert the rear wheels then Hano's thoughts are correct and you do exactly as I did on the Kommando's rear wheels!

I must advise that the original rear drum brakes on the Malibu are very good and would not convert to discs unless an neccesity!!

My conversion to discs using 75 Kommando (Holden) front suspension on the Malibu was a perfect match as all the dimensions were same.
Wheel aligment was set using 1972 Caddilac data. Better roadholding and steering

Thus compare Fairlane and Ranchero data Chances are that Ford did not fiddle around
Just take your time!!!

[Rein1990]

I have completed a brake booster en master cylinder conversion over the weekend and my brakes are much better. Used a Toyota Hilux brake booster and master cylinder. Will post some pics soon.

[Johann65]

I have completed a brake booster en master cylinder conversion over the weekend and my brakes are much better. Used a Toyota Hilux brake booster and master cylinder. Will post some pics soon.

Very good decision.

[ayoobkasu]

hey there can u post some pics of the brake conversion from the toyota hilux bakkie plz