rharrell
Full Member
I am in the middle of a frame off restoration and I have a few questions regarding brake upgrades:
1. I would like to use a hydroboost. Who has the easiest conversion for this and will it work well for a front disc/rear drum setup?
2. Who has the easiest conversion to front discs?
3. I was told by a local mechanic (not that familiar with EB's) that on some of the Ford rear ends, if the axel breaks, the wheel will fall off because it is held on by a "C-clip". Is this true, and if it is, how do I identify which rear end I have?
4. In reading about the rear brakes, there appears to be two different stud sizes. What does that mean, and again, how do I tell which I have?
I have a '74 with Dana 44 front, Ford 9 in. rear.
5. And lastly, I need some opinions regarding the best brake setup.
1. I would like to use a hydroboost. Who has the easiest conversion for this and will it work well for a front disc/rear drum setup?
2. Who has the easiest conversion to front discs?
3. I was told by a local mechanic (not that familiar with EB's) that on some of the Ford rear ends, if the axel breaks, the wheel will fall off because it is held on by a "C-clip". Is this true, and if it is, how do I identify which rear end I have?
4. In reading about the rear brakes, there appears to be two different stud sizes. What does that mean, and again, how do I tell which I have?
I have a '74 with Dana 44 front, Ford 9 in. rear.
5. And lastly, I need some opinions regarding the best brake setup.