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marko · 10-20-2019, 03:16 PM

original drum brakes. thinking of up grading to power disc brakes up front. Can I keep my original brake pedal? Thanks.

51 MERC-CT · 10-20-2019, 05:53 PM

This is just one place that has brake conversion kits.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1948-1952-F....c100005.m1851

There is also this kit available -----
https://www.performanceonline.com/19...E-BOOSTER-KIT/

And this one--------------
http://www.lmctruck.com/features/fa/FAC93.htm

V8COOPMAN · 10-20-2019, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 51 MERC-CT

This is just one place that has brake conversion kits.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1948-1952-F....c100005.m1851

51 MERC...I don't see how using that pedal/MC/booster in your link would allow the use of the clutch pedal in the OP's F1 truck, when looking at the original pedal bracket below. I would find or build an adapter to mount a booster/MC combo behind the original pedal set. See original pedal set below. DD

34PKUP · 10-21-2019, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

I don't see how using that pedal/MC/booster in your link would allow the use of the clutch pedal in the OP's F1 truck, when looking at the original pedal bracket below. I would find or build an adapter to mount a booster/MC combo behind the original pedal set. See original pedal set below. DD

Perhaps if you contacted the seller of the product they would enlighten you.

flatheadmurre · 10-21-2019, 05:59 AM

The second setup from performanceonline works with your original pedals only needs a few holes drilled into the frame for a stabilizer bracket.

Ol' Ron · 10-21-2019, 10:58 AM

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Using the speedway conversion, you can use athe yellow pads which work quite well without power.

markdtn · 10-21-2019, 03:37 PM

15 years ago or so I did the POL type kit on a '50 F1 for somebody else. Pretty sure it had original pedal and just replaced the original master. Some drilling required for the bracketry. Lines have to be adjusted. Can't remember if a clutch would be a problem as this one had a 302/AOD automatic. I do remember that it moves the reservoir back to where it is hard to see/fill.

marko · 10-21-2019, 05:45 PM

Thanks everyone for all the replies

Ol' Ron · 10-21-2019, 10:33 PM

In 1973 Ford had disk brakes in front as an Option. It also came with a special MC. When you order it specify with out power

glennpm · 10-22-2019, 07:08 AM

You could also consider using a remote power booster. Midland Hy-Power units were used in some late 50's and 60's Fords but are hard to find now. PBR boosters are available either VH44 or VH40, 7" and 9" vacuum unit diameters I believe.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...+brake+booster

kjvma131 · 10-22-2019, 01:06 PM

The LMC catalog lists a whole kit (brakes, hoses, rotors, booster and master) that has an adapter bracket as an option for your stock clutch pedal. Don't know much about it other than seeing it in the catalog.

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flathead 53 · 10-23-2019, 12:40 PM

Also watch ,which kit you buy ,most kits require the you drill and re locate grease fittings on spindles ,I found Wilwood does not require this .Im going with A kit from Wilwood ,and a master cyl kit from performance , for my 53 f-100,

10-20-2019, 03:16 PM	#1
marko Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 89	Power disc brakes 1950 ford f1 original drum brakes. thinking of up grading to power disc brakes up front. Can I keep my original brake pedal? Thanks.

10-20-2019, 05:53 PM	#2
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Power disc brakes 1950 ford f1 This is just one place that has brake conversion kits. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1948-1952-F....c100005.m1851 There is also this kit available ----- https://www.performanceonline.com/19...E-BOOSTER-KIT/ And this one-------------- http://www.lmctruck.com/features/fa/FAC93.htm __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES Last edited by 51 MERC-CT; 10-21-2019 at 04:26 AM.

10-21-2019, 05:59 AM	#5
flatheadmurre Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,045	Re: Power disc brakes 1950 ford f1 The second setup from performanceonline works with your original pedals only needs a few holes drilled into the frame for a stabilizer bracket.

10-21-2019, 10:58 AM	#6
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,857	Re: Power disc brakes 1950 ford f1 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Using the speedway conversion, you can use athe yellow pads which work quite well without power.

10-21-2019, 03:37 PM	#7
markdtn Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 139	Re: Power disc brakes 1950 ford f1 15 years ago or so I did the POL type kit on a '50 F1 for somebody else. Pretty sure it had original pedal and just replaced the original master. Some drilling required for the bracketry. Lines have to be adjusted. Can't remember if a clutch would be a problem as this one had a 302/AOD automatic. I do remember that it moves the reservoir back to where it is hard to see/fill.

10-21-2019, 05:45 PM	#8
marko Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 89	Re: Power disc brakes 1950 ford f1 Thanks everyone for all the replies

10-21-2019, 10:33 PM	#9
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,857	Re: Power disc brakes 1950 ford f1 In 1973 Ford had disk brakes in front as an Option. It also came with a special MC. When you order it specify with out power

10-22-2019, 07:08 AM	#10
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wiscasset, Maine Posts: 1,981	Re: Power disc brakes 1950 ford f1 You could also consider using a remote power booster. Midland Hy-Power units were used in some late 50's and 60's Fords but are hard to find now. PBR boosters are available either VH44 or VH40, 7" and 9" vacuum unit diameters I believe. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...+brake+booster

10-22-2019, 01:06 PM	#11
kjvma131 Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 34	Re: Power disc brakes 1950 ford f1 The LMC catalog lists a whole kit (brakes, hoses, rotors, booster and master) that has an adapter bracket as an option for your stock clutch pedal. Don't know much about it other than seeing it in the catalog. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

10-23-2019, 12:40 PM	#12
flathead 53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: central nj Posts: 717	Re: Power disc brakes 1950 ford f1 Also watch ,which kit you buy ,most kits require the you drill and re locate grease fittings on spindles ,I found Wilwood does not require this .Im going with A kit from Wilwood ,and a master cyl kit from performance , for my 53 f-100,