1957 Disc brake conversion kit with 15” wheels

[Gearjammer]

I’ve read numerous posts regarding disc brake conversion kits, but have not found one where someone has listed which kit # from which vendor they have successfully installed. I’ve spoken with Wilwood, looked on Summit, NPD and Speedway sites and haven’t been able to ascertain what I need. Any and all suggestions on whom to contact and which kit(s) are applicable will be helpful.

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[Gearjammer]

All the t bird sites have one. They are pricey compared to wilwood and some others. (Because it's T BIRD).
I appreciate the question, because I'm looking too. I feel the early mustang 4 piston is probably the best option. Again, I haven't pulled the trigger myself.

I have found kits for the front, but rear kits are more difficult to find, even on the T Bird vendor sites. I hope someone has had success in installing a disc brake on the rear and can point me to their source.

 

[Bonniewyn]

I have a 1956 with Kelsey wire 15" wheels. I bought a kit on EBAY fpr $514.99 that included freight from Performance on line PN 160958173557.

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It is a complete set. NO INSTRUCTIONS are provided so its like a puzzle. You pull everything off your front spindles and start figuring out what fits where. No holes to drill or filling to fit it all bolted up in 3 hrs. And a 6 pack. Has been on car since last fall and works great. I did not change master cylinder. Factory one cavity still on this car. New rear brake hoses as old ones plug up internally. i turned rear drums at that time. You may down size rear wheel cylinders one step if your car has to much rear brake. My friend did but I did not. This kit is not advertised anywhere. Kit fits 1955- 1956-1957 !!!

 

[Gearjammer]

I have a 1956 with Kelsey wire 15" wheels. I bought a kit on EBAY fpr $514.99 that included freight from Performance on line PN 160958173557.

1955-57 55 56 57 FORD T-BIRD, THUNDERBIRD FRONT DISC BRAKE CONVERSION KIT | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1955-57 55 56 57 FORD T-BIRD, THUNDERBIRD FRONT DISC BRAKE CONVERSION KIT at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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It is a complete set. NO INSTRUCTIONS are provided so its like a puzzle. You pull everything off your front spindles and start figuring out what fits where. No holes to drill or filling to fit it all bolted up in 3 hrs. And a 6 pack. Has been on car since last fall and works great. I did not change master cylinder. Factory one cavity still on this car. New rear brake hoses as old ones plug up internally. i turned rear drums at that time. You may down size rear wheel cylinders one step if your car has to much rear brake. My friend did but I did not. This kit is not advertised anywhere. Kit fits 1955- 1956-1957 !!!

Thanks for your response and the link. I’m also searching for a rear axle kit, which is proving more difficult to find. Did you also consider that, or just planned on converting the front?

 

[Tater Salad]

This link has both front and rear kit, with booster. Battery has to move.

https://www.classicdiscbrakes.com/1955-66-Ford-Thunderbird-Complete-Front-and-Rear-Disc-Brake-Kit-695607.htm

 

[Bonniewyn]

Thanks for your response and the link. I’m also searching for a rear axle kit, which is proving more difficult to find. Did you also consider that, or just planned on converting the front?

I have plenty of brake power. With new hoses, turned drums , real good shoes car stops very well. I have arebuilt power brake unit hung on the car but it stops so well I never hooked it uo.

 

[Gearjammer]

This link has both front and rear kit, with booster. Battery has to move.

https://www.classicdiscbrakes.com/1955-66-Ford-Thunderbird-Complete-Front-and-Rear-Disc-Brake-Kit-695607.htm

This was the information I was seeking. Just made a purchase from this company. Thanks so much for your assistance.

 

[John R. Dulin]

I ordered a kit from CASCO and had it installed. So far it works fine.