Disc Conversion or Suspension Swap

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  1. Wilsond3010

    Wilsond3010 Member

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    So I've been kicking around the idea cleaning up the suspension but at the same time I was thinking about putting disc brakes on the front

    So wondering is it easier and cheaper to do a full front suspension swap with something else and get the disc brakes for that

    Possibly a Mustang II but i have to watch that I'm not altering the frame because of the rules for insurance and such here
     
  2. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    It'll be cheaper to find a set of Maverick/Granada disc brakes, than it would be to replace the entire front suspension.

    What kinda laws do you have? In Ontario we can pretty much do anything on an older car, without issues.
     
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    I like mustang steves cobra brake conversion.
     
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    Do the brakes......if the suspension is good, it will be fine. Drum brakes are not the best, and the discs will make your car much safer and easier to live with in traffic.
     

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