74 comet drum to brake

cmt74 · 2011-12-18, 20:06

I have a 74 comet 2 dr with all drum brakes. I would like to convert the front brakes to disc. what parts would i need? Should i just buy the conversion kit and what kit should i buy? Also have no brake booster and master cylinder needs replacing.

**Dave B** · 2011-12-18, 20:55

Do a little searching (using the tech articles,and the search feature) , and a lot of reading and you should be able to find more info than you'd need. Also there are a few guys in Ontario that sell parts.

cmt74 · 2011-12-18, 21:02

i have been reading some of the tech forums but all the conversion kits r for 1973 and under.

**Dave B** · 2011-12-18, 21:47

They are pretty much all the same.

maverick75 · 2011-12-18, 22:07

75-80 Maverick/Granada/comet/monarch rotors, spindles, bearings, dust caps, hoses, calipers & pads, caliper bracket, non-power MC and the portioning valve.

You may also have to buy the outer tie rods for a disc maverick, some require it and some don't.

As for a kit one from www.discbrakeswap.com/ will run as much as piecing one together. It'll just save time to buy the kit.
They don't have a kit listed for mav/comet but with just an email/call they will set you up with the right kit.

**Craig Selvey** · 2011-12-19, 07:02

If you can find a Granada/Monarch or a disc brake Maverick in the junkyard, you need all the parts between the upper and lower ball joints.

**Dave B** · 2011-12-19, 07:09

I'd be very surprised if you even found a Granada in Toronto.

maverick75 · 2011-12-19, 13:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDB

I'd be very surprised if you even found a Granada in Toronto.

I've never even seen one here in southern California. I saw a monarch once!

maveruss1 · 2012-06-30, 15:54

I have 1972 magazine called small cars '72 . A guy Penn Lenson installed disc brakes from a 65-67 mustang. Comet and Fairlane will work also. The discs will bolt right onto the existing spindles if your Maverick has the early spindles and bearing size.

**Acornridgeman** · 2012-06-30, 16:08

No more junkyard parts for me ..........

For $525 I don't see how you can miss with this kit from CSRP - their parts are first class ....

http://www.discbrakeswap.com/Mustang...s%20SWAP2.html

2011-12-18, 20:06	#1
cmt74 Novice Join Date: 2010-09-30 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 5 Vehicle(s): 74 comet 302 iTrader: 0 (0%)	74 comet drum to brake I have a 74 comet 2 dr with all drum brakes. I would like to convert the front brakes to disc. what parts would i need? Should i just buy the conversion kit and what kit should i buy? Also have no brake booster and master cylinder needs replacing.

2011-12-18, 20:55	#2
Dave B MCCI Ontario Rep. Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Ontario Posts: 14,224 Vehicle(s): 3 Grabbers iTrader: 14 (100%) Images: 42	Do a little searching (using the tech articles,and the search feature) , and a lot of reading and you should be able to find more info than you'd need. Also there are a few guys in Ontario that sell parts. __________________

2011-12-18, 21:47	#4
Dave B MCCI Ontario Rep. Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Ontario Posts: 14,224 Vehicle(s): 3 Grabbers iTrader: 14 (100%) Images: 42	They are pretty much all the same. __________________

2011-12-18, 22:07	#5
maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs! Join Date: 2005-03-31 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 8,968 Vehicle(s): 75 2dr 302ci Maverick, 66 Falcon Futura 200ci(Uncle's and my co-project) iTrader: 5 (100%) Images: 41	75-80 Maverick/Granada/comet/monarch rotors, spindles, bearings, dust caps, hoses, calipers & pads, caliper bracket, non-power MC and the portioning valve. You may also have to buy the outer tie rods for a disc maverick, some require it and some don't. As for a kit one from www.discbrakeswap.com/ will run as much as piecing one together. It'll just save time to buy the kit. They don't have a kit listed for mav/comet but with just an email/call they will set you up with the right kit. __________________ Last edited by maverick75; 2011-12-19 at 13:28.

2011-12-19, 07:02	#6
Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Albany, Indiana Posts: 12,575 Vehicle(s): 1972 Maverick Grabber - Color: Orange Also, 1976 Ford Maverick 4-door, 1976 Ford LTD Station Wagon - Grabber Blue with Orange flames. Daily driver: 2005 Ford Focus SE Station Wagon iTrader: 198 (100%) Images: 431	If you can find a Granada/Monarch or a disc brake Maverick in the junkyard, you need all the parts between the upper and lower ball joints. __________________ Craig's Maverick Corral: http://www.maverickcorral.com To email me DIRECTLY, do NOT click on my name to the left and choose an option, instead, email me DIRECTLY at:

2011-12-18, 21:02	#3
cmt74 Novice Join Date: 2010-09-30 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 5 Vehicle(s): 74 comet 302 iTrader: 0 (0%)	i have been reading some of the tech forums but all the conversion kits r for 1973 and under.

2011-12-19, 07:09	#7
Dave B MCCI Ontario Rep. Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Ontario Posts: 14,224 Vehicle(s): 3 Grabbers iTrader: 14 (100%) Images: 42	I'd be very surprised if you even found a Granada in Toronto. __________________

2012-06-30, 15:54	#9
maveruss1 Member Join Date: 2012-06-28 Location: Moreno Valley, Ca. Posts: 12 Vehicle(s): 1970 2dr.Maverick,2005 Mustang iTrader: 0 (0%)	I have 1972 magazine called small cars '72 . A guy Penn Lenson installed disc brakes from a 65-67 mustang. Comet and Fairlane will work also. The discs will bolt right onto the existing spindles if your Maverick has the early spindles and bearing size.

2012-06-30, 16:08	#10
Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Join Date: 2004-04-30 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 3,914 Vehicle(s): 70 Maverick Grabber, 72 Maverick Grabber Restomod iTrader: 79 (100%)	No more junkyard parts for me .......... For $525 I don't see how you can miss with this kit from CSRP - their parts are first class .... http://www.discbrakeswap.com/Mustang...s%20SWAP2.html __________________ Eric Johnson Ford Maverick - "The Car Famous For NOT Breaking Down"

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