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wa4ko · 08-10-2010, 02:53 PM

I have original rims and was wondering if they will fit the disk brake hubs
that are available through many suppliers?
Anything else I should be aware of ??
Thanks
Larry

Ole Don · 08-10-2010, 06:30 PM

I use Granada spindles, hubs, and calipers on a 55 car. I had the new hub/rotors cut about 1/8 inch to fit the 55 steel wheels. These hubs have plenty of meat in them, so it is not a problem taking off a little. They have been on the road for about ten years, driven all over the country.

paul2748 · 08-10-2010, 09:07 PM

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The TBird parts suppliers have disc conversion kits. These allow the use of stock wheels.

08-10-2010, 02:53 PM	#1
wa4ko Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Okeechobee, FL Posts: 41	Disk Brakes for a 55 Thunderbird I have original rims and was wondering if they will fit the disk brake hubs that are available through many suppliers? Anything else I should be aware of ?? Thanks Larry

08-10-2010, 06:30 PM	#2
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: Disk Brakes for a 55 Thunderbird I use Granada spindles, hubs, and calipers on a 55 car. I had the new hub/rotors cut about 1/8 inch to fit the 55 steel wheels. These hubs have plenty of meat in them, so it is not a problem taking off a little. They have been on the road for about ten years, driven all over the country.

08-10-2010, 09:07 PM	#3
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 4,018	Re: Disk Brakes for a 55 Thunderbird Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The TBird parts suppliers have disc conversion kits. These allow the use of stock wheels.