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you could try a search, this topic has come up a time or two.

 

From what I read and hear, the kits from SSBC are an excelent choice but ar a bit $$$$. The Granada swap is less costly but more time consuming. If your car has 5 lugs, then the SSBC kits are designed to use your existing drum spindles. The Granada swap requires changing over to the Granada spindles. If you decide to go the Granada route, you can find some salvage yards that will pull the parts for you. Most of the chain auto stores have new and rebuilt components to finish the job. You will need the proportioning valve from the Granada as well. I'm in the process of doing the Granada swap on my 68 fastback. It cost me $85 from the salvage yard for them to pull the parts. It cost me an additional $145 for rebuilt calipers, new bearings, new seals, new brake hoses, new pads, new outer tie rod ends and a rebuilt master cylinder from a 74 maverick. The rotors were in good shape and I had turned. On your 66 you will need brake line adapters which Mustangs plus sells for around $15.

If you need any other suggestions, let me know.

Scott

 

Hey all,

What does SSBC stand for? Is this the kit sold through Mustangs Unlimited? I do have 5 wheel hubs...the car is a 66 fastback (shelby clone), with a 289, p/s, auto, 4 wheel non power drums. Here is the link to that Granada setup auction...does it look like a good buy?

http:// / /ws/ ? &item=1852504754

Thanks...

Brandon

 

SSBC == Stainless Steel Brakes Corp.

 

SSBC stands for Stainless Steel Brake Corporation. Their conversion kits are found in many of the Mustang parts houses. From the auction # you gave, it appears that someone is in the business of reconditioning the Granada setup and offering it for sale. This setup did not include the proportioning valve or the master cylinder and you will need both. The proportioning valve can be the Granada (used) or an aftermarket. Many people use the 74 Maverick master cylinder because it was designed for front disc rear drum NON POWER.
IMO the decision of course is yours depending on your budget and the amount of time you want to put into this project.
Options: 1. SSBC setup. Quickest and easiest but $$$$.
2. Auction setup. Most of the prep work and part chasing is done for you. More time involved than option 1 due to changeover of spindles.
3. Salvage yard Granada setup. Cheapest of all but the most time consuming.

As the others have stated, you may want to check the search feature on this site to get other comments/suggestions.

Good Luck!

Scott

 

Sacramento Mustang (www.sacramento-mustang.com) is currently selling the 1966 dual-bowl M/C, 4-piston, non-power, V8 SSBC front disc conversion kit for $899.95, plus they have a $5.95 shipping special going on right now.

My father and I have done business with them in the past, they are a good shop. I ordered the above-mentioned kit a couple weeks ago, and it turned up the next day.

I haven't installed the kit yet, but it looks simple enough.

Hope this helps,
William Koontz

 

At these prices you can easily afford Wilwood kits and nearly enough to step up to Baer brakes.