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luvmyclassics · 07-11-2017, 08:25 AM

I am going with the ECI disc brake conversion system for my fronts on my 51 f1.

Can someone tell me what size wheel I will need to use?

Not sure if 16 inch wheels will work.

biggieou · 07-11-2017, 08:27 AM

When I put disc on my 48, I used 15 inch steels.

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41PICUP · 07-11-2017, 08:49 AM

When I used ECI brakes on my 41 I used 15in wheels from Coker. Can't see why you couldn't use 16in if you want.

JSeery · 07-11-2017, 09:14 AM

Might check on the HAMB on disc brake conversion questions. I also think there is an F1/F100 site, but not positive. I think I have run across it several times doing online searches.

adileo · 07-11-2017, 09:30 AM

My humble opinion & not answering your question but....

I converted my 39 coupe to ECI front discs and they work great. However, the stock drum brakes on my 52 F1 are just as good. If my 39 stopped as well as the truck, I would not have converted them.

38bill · 07-11-2017, 09:47 AM

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I would think that the 16" wheels work work without a problem as they probably have more clearance than the 15". The ECI system should fit 15" wheels also so it just depends on what wheels you already have or what look you want to achieve. If you are going with new wheels you may want to change the back spacing to get them to fit better.

Marvin/TN · 07-11-2017, 01:33 PM

Why not just ask ECI???

07-11-2017, 08:25 AM	#1
luvmyclassics Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 193	Disc Brake Conversion I am going with the ECI disc brake conversion system for my fronts on my 51 f1. Can someone tell me what size wheel I will need to use? Not sure if 16 inch wheels will work.

07-11-2017, 08:27 AM	#2
biggieou Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 292	Re: Disc Brake Conversion When I put disc on my 48, I used 15 inch steels. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk __________________ 1931 Model A Victoria 1950 Mercury 8 Member: MAFCA, MARC, Northern Ohio Model A Club www.northernohiomodela.com

07-11-2017, 08:49 AM	#3
41PICUP Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: El Cerrito CA Posts: 338	Re: Disc Brake Conversion When I used ECI brakes on my 41 I used 15in wheels from Coker. Can't see why you couldn't use 16in if you want.

07-11-2017, 09:14 AM	#4
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Disc Brake Conversion Might check on the HAMB on disc brake conversion questions. I also think there is an F1/F100 site, but not positive. I think I have run across it several times doing online searches.

07-11-2017, 09:30 AM	#5
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: Disc Brake Conversion My humble opinion & not answering your question but.... I converted my 39 coupe to ECI front discs and they work great. However, the stock drum brakes on my 52 F1 are just as good. If my 39 stopped as well as the truck, I would not have converted them. __________________ Thanks Andy 1952 F1

07-11-2017, 09:47 AM	#6
38bill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,165	Re: Disc Brake Conversion Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I would think that the 16" wheels work work without a problem as they probably have more clearance than the 15". The ECI system should fit 15" wheels also so it just depends on what wheels you already have or what look you want to achieve. If you are going with new wheels you may want to change the back spacing to get them to fit better.

07-11-2017, 01:33 PM	#7
Marvin/TN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN area Posts: 832	Re: Disc Brake Conversion Why not just ask ECI???