Front Calipers

[76YETI]

I have a 1976 Bronco, where can I source the best front calipers? I'm going stock.

 

[Apogee]

What's your definition of "best"? Some people like/prefer the factory phenolic pistons, but I'm not one of them and I tend to purchase the units with steel pistons, as I've had better luck with them. That said, they're all remanufactured AFAIK at this point, but different remanufacturers vary in terms of quality and finish. Some are coated for corrosion resistance (Cardone) or zinc plated (Centric), some are left bare.

 

[68Broncoz]

Bought mine from Toms, however sure any quality parts store can get them.

 

[spap]

Order at any part store, so simple they are hard to get bad ones but I’m sure it happens

 

[rguest3]

WH Horses sells the Large Front Caliper Kit. Stock replacement calipers with larger pistons, matching pads and all hardware needed for the swap.

It's listed with their Front Disc kits.

They have the regular stock replacements as well.

 

[SteveL]

WH Horses sells the Large Front Caliper Kit. Stock replacement calipers with larger pistons, matching pads and all hardware needed for the swap.

It's listed with their Front Disc kits.

The larger piston calipers are from a late 70s Lincoln. I get most my replacement parts from the local napa. Oops the calipers are off the t-bird not Lincoln. Brainfart

 

[onpier55]

What about the 76 tbird calipers. Aren’t they large piston? That’s what I’m going to use when I go ford brakes soon.

 

[toddz69]

What about the 76 tbird calipers. Aren’t they large piston? That’s what I’m going to use when I go ford brakes soon.

Yes, that's one source for the larger piston calipers.

Todd Z.