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March 25, 2016 7:15 pm  #1


67 galaxie 500xl cab, disk brake conv question

Hi, I need some help on this. I have a 1967 Galaxie 500XL with a 390 4V and all drum/drum Power Brakes.
I would like to convert to disk brakes in the front and I see a lot of kits for that.
But do I need to swap the vacumbooster and MC?
Why cant I just get the disk/caliper set and keep the org power booster set up?

Last edited by xtiancma (March 26, 2016 12:22 pm)

 

March 26, 2016 1:39 pm  #2


Re: 67 galaxie 500xl cab, disk brake conv question

Enter "master cylinder question" in the search bar. It will provide some answers to your questions.

 

March 27, 2016 8:04 pm  #3


Re: 67 galaxie 500xl cab, disk brake conv question

you can keep the booster but you will need to replace the MC with one that is disc/drum and large enough bore to work with a booster.

 

March 29, 2016 9:54 am  #4


Re: 67 galaxie 500xl cab, disk brake conv question

Disc brakes weren't that popular on the big Fords until 1971-1972. I would source parts from a 1973-1974 full size Ford. The earlier disc set ups were a bit odd and older parts may not play well with what's now available as after market.

 

April 13, 2016 2:34 pm  #5


Re: 67 galaxie 500xl cab, disk brake conv question

excellent thanks. think i will keep it original :-)

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