The Ford Barn

jeepguy1948 · 07-18-2022, 11:18 PM

Posies offers a front disc brake kit that uses V8 spindles ($350) and 5x5 1/2" rotors etc ($690) Probably still requires the support plate for the wires ($25 each). All in all not a horrible price I don't think (still an awful lot of cash though). If you had some spindles already it gets a lot better. Where the problem really lies is with the rear, as to my knowledge there is nobody offering the rotors for the rear with the 5x5 1/2" pattern so adapters would be required. And also I thought I should try and clarify about the Corvair set up (I thought somebody might cruise over to the HAMB and check out the ad and determine exactly what is involved) the seller says that it came off a 34 Ford stock front axle including '34 spindles, NOT Corvair spindles. It looks like a pretty good deal for $200 (keep in mind I just said Posies want $350 for spindles). The problem I see is that lug pattern adapters would be required which in my case would set the tires out enough for tire/fender clearance issues. I also know from experience that the adapters can increase the occurance and severity of "Death Wobble" already a problem on a Model A. (the guy is selling because he apparently makes $ building nothing but '34 Ford Hot Rods with drop axles) Anyway, for the reasons given, I'll pass on the Corvair stuff.

07-18-2022, 11:18 PM	#11
jeepguy1948 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 889	Re: What Master Cylinder Posies offers a front disc brake kit that uses V8 spindles ($350) and 5x5 1/2" rotors etc ($690) Probably still requires the support plate for the wires ($25 each). All in all not a horrible price I don't think (still an awful lot of cash though). If you had some spindles already it gets a lot better. Where the problem really lies is with the rear, as to my knowledge there is nobody offering the rotors for the rear with the 5x5 1/2" pattern so adapters would be required. And also I thought I should try and clarify about the Corvair set up (I thought somebody might cruise over to the HAMB and check out the ad and determine exactly what is involved) the seller says that it came off a 34 Ford stock front axle including '34 spindles, NOT Corvair spindles. It looks like a pretty good deal for $200 (keep in mind I just said Posies want $350 for spindles). The problem I see is that lug pattern adapters would be required which in my case would set the tires out enough for tire/fender clearance issues. I also know from experience that the adapters can increase the occurance and severity of "Death Wobble" already a problem on a Model A. (the guy is selling because he apparently makes $ building nothing but '34 Ford Hot Rods with drop axles) Anyway, for the reasons given, I'll pass on the Corvair stuff.