The Ford Barn - View Single Post - Disc Brakes V Bendix Brakes-Which performs best??

paul2748 · 09-17-2021, 02:26 PM

You don't need a booster even if you go to disc brakes. I replaced the front brakes in my 54 Ford with 80 Granada discs without power booster and the brakes work fine. I doubt a 48 pickup is any heavier than my 54 Ford.

If your looking for a conversion kit, go to Engineered Components (ECI) in Connecticut as they have many conversion kits. I'm pretty sure they have a kit for a pickup using the stock wheels.

09-17-2021, 02:26 PM	#10
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,982	Re: Disc Brakes V Bendix Brakes-Which performs best?? You don't need a booster even if you go to disc brakes. I replaced the front brakes in my 54 Ford with 80 Granada discs without power booster and the brakes work fine. I doubt a 48 pickup is any heavier than my 54 Ford. If your looking for a conversion kit, go to Engineered Components (ECI) in Connecticut as they have many conversion kits. I'm pretty sure they have a kit for a pickup using the stock wheels. __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria