I know, I know, 5 > 4 , But i really like my rims. So my question is.. Will a 4 lug Mustang disk conversion work on the Maverick and give me the same lug bolt pattern as I have now? Like this.. https://www.cjponyparts.com/brake-upgrade-kit-front-disc-4-lug-5-l-1987-1993/p/DBF288/ or Like this.. https://www.cjponyparts.com/front-disc-brake-conversion-kit-v8-1965-1966-all-1967-1969/p/DBF191/
One of those is a five lug kit and other is for '80s Fox Mustang, no chance. There are four lug disc kits for '65-'66 & '67-'69 Mustangs, if anything fits it would be the '67-'69 kit. https://www.drakeautomotivegroup.com/67-9-6cyl-disc-brake-conv-4lug-dbc-6769-6 EDIT On second thought, the wheel bearings changed size from 1969 to 1970, if available a '70 Mustang kit would be one to use. For the '69 to '70 five lug rotors, bearings can changed to allow early to late interchange. No idea if same could be done for theses conversion rotors.
Thanks , I was afraid of that. Now i have to learn about tires and rims. Like what size rims do I have now? What bolt pattern do I buy with the 5 lugs? Is a 8" rim the same as a 255 size tire? See so many 5 lug questions.
There is a company called Scarebird, they make brackets that allow you to use OEM parts to convert to disc brakes. I believe it uses GM calipers and Toyota rotors on your hubs and spindles.
Thanks. Ill keep this bookmarked for when its time to make the big ol decision. Says back spacing must be less then 3". Gonna have to measure my rim.
What they are talking about is original steel wheels. I tried to find some pictures but couldn't come up with any. On a steel wheel back in the 60's and early 70's they made wheels that only fit drum brakes and one that would clear the calipers on disc brake cars. The drum wheels have a pronounces step both front and rear where the disc wheels were curved in toward the center of the wheel. Here's a horrible drawing for reference. Aftermarket aluminum wheels are a crap shoot, they may or may not fit, depends on how thick they cast them. This is why I sell parts and am not an artist or designer!
While I find your drawings almost 3 dimensional renderings, I am beginning to think instead of taking a $$$ chance that a 4bolt kit will fit my 4 bolt wheels. Hate to spend money on a front swap to keep my 4 lug rims and then they not fit and I just have to buy 4 lug rims anyway. I might just do the front 5 lug disk conversion and try and find a 5 lug rearend. I watched some videos and satchelmcqueen do his rear swap it doesnt seem to bad.
