Print Page | Close Window

'71 Torino 500 Drum brake conversion

Printed From: The Ford Torino Page
Category: Model Specific Forum
Forum Name: 1970-1971 Ford and Mercury
Forum Description: Technical discussion for 1970-1971 Ford and Mercury
URL: https://forum.grantorinosport.org/forum_posts.asp?TID=13845
Printed Date: 28-March-2024 at 8:11PM
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.06 - https://www.webwizforums.com


Topic: '71 Torino 500 Drum brake conversion
Posted By: Cuzzintom
Subject: '71 Torino 500 Drum brake conversion
Date Posted: 18-May-2015 at 6:56AM
Good day.

My son just purchased a really nice '71 500. He would like to add disc brakes to the front axle and a power brake system as well. We got sticker shock when we saw the cost of the disc brake kits (many of the kits are more than we paid for the car), thought we'd research options.

I have 2 questions: 1) What disc brake systems from other Ford cars will fit the Torino? 2) What considerations (other than new booster and master cylinder) will we need to consider when adding power brakes?

An add-on question...from which electronic ignition system(s) have the forum members had good results?

Many thanks...



Replies:
Posted By: Cuzzintom
Date Posted: 24-May-2015 at 3:35PM
Cuzzintom again...I have it on good authority that the spindles on the V8 Granada ('75-'79) are bolt-on replacements for the drum spindles on the 1971 Torino. Has anyone used the Granada spindles? Are there challenges to installing these? I appreciate your input.


Posted By: Chief1010
Date Posted: 06-November-2015 at 8:43PM
Looking to do the same conversion on my 71 Torino 500. Did you happen to find a cheaper alternative than the very expensive aftermarket disk brake conversions??

-------------
71 Torino 500. 302 30 over 11:1 domes, MSD Ignition, TCI Trans, Detroit Locker rear with 3:70 gears.. Good summer day cruiser..


Posted By: Cuzzintom
Date Posted: 10-November-2015 at 5:42AM
Good afternoon...I posted a "Wanted" ad on Craigslist...guy contacted me with everything I need from a Torino...purchased for $425...I will need to purchase rotors and bearings. 

Luckily, I have found a few needed parts via Craigslist...give that try. You never know who is watching.

Take care.

Tom


Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 10-November-2015 at 3:41PM
there was something on here about granada parts, but i don't remember the details.

 also proportioning valve will need to be used from the booster/master combo for the discs

-------------
JOHN
74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE
74 VETTE CUSTOM
90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED
77 CELICA CUSTOM
75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED
79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED
75 VEGA V6 5 SPD
70 CHEV C10 P/U
68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION



Print Page | Close Window

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 12.06 - https://www.webwizforums.com
Copyright ©2001-2023 Web Wiz Ltd. - https://www.webwiz.net