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    September 25, 2014 2:38 am  #1

    deadly
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    1964 Galaxie front calipers

    Hi,

    I'm new to the forum -hoping you guys can help!

    I have a '64 Galaxie that I'm planning to do historic circuit racing with inthe UK and Europe. I have had the car inspected for FIA papers, and the only thing they say is wrong are the front calipers. I have Kelsey Hayes 4 pot calipers like my Mustang. Does anyone know what the original would have been? Grateful for any help with this!
    thanks

     

    September 26, 2014 6:47 pm  #2

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    Re: 1964 Galaxie front calipers

    The '64 Galaxie never came with disc brakes from the factory.  What stub axles does the car have? 

     

    October 17, 2014 6:43 am  #3

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    Re: 1964 Galaxie front calipers

    5 stud. would they have used disk brakes for racing?

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    October 17, 2014 3:15 pm  #4

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    Re: 1964 Galaxie front calipers

    I think he meant spindles with his reference to "stub axles". I expect they still ran drum brakes for racing.

     

    October 23, 2014 10:52 am  #5

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    Re: 1964 Galaxie front calipers

    yep drum brakes were the only option in 64.  Sometimes when it is a matter of safety you can get a waver for things like disc brakes on "historic" type cars.  Something to look into anyway.  BTW welcome to the forum!!

     

     

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