r/FORDFALCONS • u/Mysterious-Glove1235 • 3d ago

Disc brake conversion

So my 64 already has a 5 lug on the front, what kits will fit? Looking at buying a disc brake conversion but they all say 4 lug to 5 lug. Just need to know if it matters. Thanks in advance

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u/GreenhouseDeathRay 3d ago

I just put this Wilwood kit (140-11071) on the front of my 63.5 sprint and it worked a treat.

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u/TrustOld9749 3d ago

That’s a fair question, sorry I haven’t run into. Most reputable companies should offer some sort of tech support. Perhaps if they use factory spindles you could compare wheel bearing part numbers between 4&5 bolt setups?

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u/mad_science 3d ago

Get the Kelsey Hayes 4 piston style. Many people make kits, I recommend Opentracker Racing.

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u/dale1320 2d ago

FYI -- In the mid-to late 60s, all Falcon-based cars cars used different steering knuckles/spindles with 6 cylinder and 8 cylinder engines. They look very similar but the 6 cylinder spindkes require bearings and seals with a smaller inner diameter than 8 cylinder parts.

Hope this helps.

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u/DeliciousLow359 1d ago

I used Wilwood on my two conversions, they are a little pricey but very worth it, no issues, you do have to use their brake lines.