64 disc brake conversion kits

[Tony P.]

I want to put disk brakes on the front and rear of my 64 with Wilwood brakes. who makes a kit?

[Gene M.]

Re: 64 brake convertion kits

Tony,
It would be a simple change using a c2 disc brake calipers and master cylinder. Mounts, shields, etc just bolt up.

[Tony P.]

Re: 64 brake convertion kits

Tony,
It would be a simple change using a c2 disc brake calipers and master cylinder. Mounts, shields, etc just bolt up.

Yes but I need those C2 parts! Like the trailing arms exc

[James B.]

Re: 64 brake convertion kits

Tony, I did it and is just about as simple as Gene Manno says. I collected disc brake suspension parts at swap meets and bought all the parts for less than $300. You have to cut off the trailing arm bump stop bracket on the frame and weld on one for disc brakes ( if you don't do this bottoming the trailing arm will pinch the rear brake line). Also, the trailing arms are different. Second, depending on the front steering knuckle you get you may have to change to upper arm offset cross shafts which are readily available. Lastly, don't use a drum brake master cylinder as it has a check valve that retains 10 psi pressure on the shoes and you don't want any remaining pressure on brake discs.

[John H.]

Re: 64 disc brake conversion kits

I want to put disk brakes on the front and rear of my 64 with Wilwood brakes. who makes a kit?

Tony -

I've seen reports on the Forums of the Wilwood calipers interfering with both stock '67 rally wheels and with KO wheels.