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91A-77B · 05-07-2024, 05:47 PM

I want to keep the wide-5s on my '37. Anyone aware of a source for a disc conversion? Currently running 46-48 F/M hydraulic set-up. Any help appreciated. Thanks!

rotorwrench · 05-07-2024, 06:17 PM

It might not be very practical to do a set up like that for the Ford wide 5. It could be done with adapters but it would change back spacing on the wheels. The adapters would have to clear the calipers too.

Ronnieroadster · 05-07-2024, 06:39 PM

Since the wide five pattern was and still is used for stock car racing disk brakes systems are readily available. One example Winters Performance In Pennsylvania has wide five disk brake options but its going to be pricey.
Ronnieroadster

91A-77B · 05-07-2024, 07:28 PM

Thanks, Ronnieroadster. Anyone know of any other sources?

Newc · 05-07-2024, 10:39 PM

Circle trackers also use 5/8th" lug studs. Usually will fit Ford original wheels tho. Newc

deuce lover · Yesterday, 04:28 AM

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Speedway. For my 36 coupe. I bought the kit for 37-41 spindles with Mopar rotors with the 5X4.5 since I had the 57 Ford wagon 9" rear end.I then bought the adapters to mount the wide 5's.

91A-77B · Yesterday, 07:39 AM

Thanks, Deucelover. Speedway looks a lot better $$$$-wise than Winters!!

hotcoupe · Yesterday, 04:42 PM

I know you said that you wanted to go to disc brakes, but have you considered using Lincoln Zephyr brakes. I installed '40 Ford brakes on my '37 1/2 ton, and I never felt confident in the ability to get the truck stopped in an emergency situation. I installed re-pop LZ brakes on the front and the difference is nothing short of amazing.
Tom

V8COOPMAN · Yesterday, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by hotcoupe

I installed re-pop LZ brakes on the front and the difference is nothing short of amazing.
Tom

This is true IF you use the BOLING BROTHERS' repro parts - NOT the "SPEEDWAY MOTORS" parts. There have been several problems with the SPEEDWAY drums being out of round. The BOLING BROTHERS' drums are the 'nuts'! Plus, you can still use your '37 drum/hub package with the Boling Brothers' backing plate assembly if you wish. You DON'T need disc brakes on that car!!!

Coop

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tubman · Yesterday, 06:24 PM

I seem to remember that someone on the H.A.M.B. was making special wide-5 hubs for just this purpose. I did a quick look-see and couldn't find it. Maybe someone else here has a better memory.

V8COOPMAN · Yesterday, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tubman

I seem to remember that someone on the H.A.M.B. was making special wide-5 hubs for just this purpose. I did a quick look-see and couldn't find it. Maybe someone else here has a better memory.

That was POSSIBLY a piece made for tire/wheel balancing purposes.

Coop

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tubman · Yesterday, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

That was POSSIBLY a piece made for tire/wheel balancing purposes.

Coop

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Nah, it was different. As I remember it, the guy was casting and machining specialized aluminum wide five hubs.

I believe he quit because of high cost and low demand. (I'm an expert on that after my condenser and Tachometer Driver debacles.)

ssffnomad · Yesterday, 06:53 PM

Autocross = Disc Brakes
Non Autocross = Boiling Bros.

91A-77B · Today, 08:41 AM

Searched Boling Bros. Got Vintage Parts AZ. They are showing only non-wide-5 drums. No hubs. What's the magic with the repro L-Z set-up? Do you need everything: backing plates, shoe ass'y and hub/drums? Or just one or the other? Got the advice on Speedway. Tks.

05-07-2024, 05:47 PM	#1
91A-77B Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario Canada Posts: 122	Disc brakes for wide-5 drums I want to keep the wide-5s on my '37. Anyone aware of a source for a disc conversion? Currently running 46-48 F/M hydraulic set-up. Any help appreciated. Thanks!

05-07-2024, 06:17 PM	#2
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,462	Re: Disc brakes for wide-5 drums It might not be very practical to do a set up like that for the Ford wide 5. It could be done with adapters but it would change back spacing on the wheels. The adapters would have to clear the calipers too.

05-07-2024, 06:39 PM	#3
Ronnieroadster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Coast in CT Posts: 1,539	Re: Disc brakes for wide-5 drums Since the wide five pattern was and still is used for stock car racing disk brakes systems are readily available. One example Winters Performance In Pennsylvania has wide five disk brake options but its going to be pricey. Ronnieroadster __________________ I use the F word a lot no not that word these words Flathead , Focus and Finish. "Life Member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club using a Ford Flathead block" Owner , Builder, Driver of the First Ford Flathead bodied roadster to run 200 MPH Record July 13, 2018 LTA timing association 200.921 in one and a half miles burning gasoline. First ever gas burning Ford flathead powered roadster to run 200 MPH at Bonneville Salt Flats setting the record August 7th 2021 at 205.744 MPH Last edited by Ronnieroadster; 05-07-2024 at 06:48 PM.

05-07-2024, 07:28 PM	#4
91A-77B Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario Canada Posts: 122	Re: Disc brakes for wide-5 drums Thanks, Ronnieroadster. Anyone know of any other sources?

05-07-2024, 10:39 PM	#5
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,503	Re: Disc brakes for wide-5 drums Circle trackers also use 5/8th" lug studs. Usually will fit Ford original wheels tho. Newc

Yesterday, 04:28 AM	#6
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,317	Re: Disc brakes for wide-5 drums Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Speedway. For my 36 coupe. I bought the kit for 37-41 spindles with Mopar rotors with the 5X4.5 since I had the 57 Ford wagon 9" rear end.I then bought the adapters to mount the wide 5's.

Yesterday, 07:39 AM	#7
91A-77B Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario Canada Posts: 122	Re: Disc brakes for wide-5 drums Thanks, Deucelover. Speedway looks a lot better $$$$-wise than Winters!!

Yesterday, 04:42 PM	#8
hotcoupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: imperial,mo Posts: 695	Re: Disc brakes for wide-5 drums I know you said that you wanted to go to disc brakes, but have you considered using Lincoln Zephyr brakes. I installed '40 Ford brakes on my '37 1/2 ton, and I never felt confident in the ability to get the truck stopped in an emergency situation. I installed re-pop LZ brakes on the front and the difference is nothing short of amazing. Tom

Yesterday, 06:24 PM	#10
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,338	Re: Disc brakes for wide-5 drums I seem to remember that someone on the H.A.M.B. was making special wide-5 hubs for just this purpose. I did a quick look-see and couldn't find it. Maybe someone else here has a better memory.

Yesterday, 06:53 PM	#13
ssffnomad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Upstate N.Y. Posts: 446	Re: Disc brakes for wide-5 drums Autocross = Disc Brakes Non Autocross = Boiling Bros.

Today, 08:41 AM	#14
91A-77B Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario Canada Posts: 122	Re: Disc brakes for wide-5 drums Searched Boling Bros. Got Vintage Parts AZ. They are showing only non-wide-5 drums. No hubs. What's the magic with the repro L-Z set-up? Do you need everything: backing plates, shoe ass'y and hub/drums? Or just one or the other? Got the advice on Speedway. Tks.