While not a conversion to disc but to better drum brakes, WPC had the complete
instructions in an issue quite a number of years back on converting to the 63 up
style brakes. While not on par with discs, this is a big improvement over the
60-62 brakes. As I recall, the conversion didn't look too difficult & of course
you can keep the same wheels.
John
Bob Schmitt wrote:
> Max -
>
> Thanks for trying to pull this together, but I've been following the
> "disk brake" conversion topic for a few years and there doesn't seem to
> be a good solution without major compromises - such different wheel bolt
> patterns as an end result.
>
> Dick Benjamin is on vacation, but I'm sure he'd write something about
> "it worked pretty good in '62 so why change it?"
>
> I have a '66 and know these drum braked cars just don't stop like a
> modern car - and maybe never will without a lot of effort or $$ thrown
> at them - but have been driving it for seven years and accept it for
> what it is.
>
> Are you sure your drum brakes are working at their best?
>
> Bob
> >
> > fellow imperialists:
> >
> > i'm now quite serious about changing the front brakes on my '62 southampton
> > to disks, but i'm lacking an overall master plan. i thank everyone for the
> > emails and postings. i've followed it all. unfortunately, it stills looks
> > like a nightmare of parts shopping.
> >
> > what are the best places for me to get these parts? do i need a service
> > manual from a particular year to help? how about part numbers?
> >
>
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