Pay special attention to what your wheel choice will be and be sure to review the installation pdf. Then you can drill down to the detailed information page for the brake kits that you feel will fulfill your requirements. What we recommend is that you select the applicable wheel size below and review the available options. Exact OEM Fitfor Ford 1965-67 Ranch Wagon/Country Sedan(Squire)/Custom(500)/Galaxie(500)/65-67 Thunderbird, for Mercury 1965-67 Park Lane/Commuter/Colony. So how does one figure out what system you want for your car. For this same vehicle we have brakes designed specifically for drag racing and road racing including kits that fit stock suspension or various aftermarket suspensions and aftermarket rears. We also have brakes that use huge 14 inch rotors and require use of an 18 inch or larger wheels. Disc Brake Kit, Rear, Manual, Cast Iron, Zinc Plated Caliper.
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For many of these cars we have many options, for example Wilwood has disc brake conversion kits that will simply convert a completely stock vehicle to disc brakes, fit in stock appearing 14 inch wheels and requires no modification to the vehicle. Find 1965 FORD THUNDERBIRD Brake Systems and get Free Shipping on Orders Over 109 at Summit Racing. They should be able to remove a front wheel and test fit the wheels of your choice before you buy them.Wilwood manufactures brakes for most popular muscle cars, street rods, after market suspension systems, and many current high performance vehicles. Try going to a shop that specializes in aftermarket wheels. If you even go big, like bigger that 15" there should be no problem in clearance. I did have to slightly grind off the caliper surfaces to clear the vintage jelly bean aftermaret wheels. As a third alternative go with 15" wheels. Find 1965 FORD THUNDERBIRD Disc Brake Kits Dual 5 x 114.30mm/5 x 120. I haven't thought about it but the Mustang style steel wheels my also fit with disc brakes. the later possibly 60s wheels and the 70s wheels are different from the 65 or so factory wheels to fit cars when disc brakes became the norm. I do not remeber what year Ford changed their wheels to accommodate disc brakes As I said I Have Granada wheels on my wagon. I use an aftermarket wheel spacer to clear the calipers.
I have a disc brake conversion on my 1957 Thunderbird. Have some one pump up the brake pedal slowly & smoothly until all the air.
Put the rubber hose on wheel cylinder bleeder nipple & the other end down into the brake fluid of bottle or jar. Fill the bottle or jar up half way with brake fluid.
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I have Granada brakes on my 1957 Ranch Wagon. Make sure the master cylinder if kept full during this process. If you are looking for steel wheels then a wheel that was manufactured for cars with disc brakes will likely fit. If you have factory disc brakes this should be quite doable. They should be able to remove a front wheel and test fit the wheels of your choice before you buy them. As a third alternative go with 15" wheels. I have Granada brakes on my 1957 Ranch Wagon. With over 30 years providing quality disc brake conversion kits and brake accessories, Master Power Brakes is the leading source for all of your braking needs when working on your 1964 Ford Thunderbird. Click to expand.If you have factory disc brakes this should be quite doable.
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