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1951 Victoria · 04-29-2018, 12:12 PM

New member Pete here. Just acquired nice '51 Vicky & would like to know best way to install front disc brakes. Most "kits" I've seen don't address whether master cylinder needs to be replaced. Please advise. Pete Henningsen, Milford, CT

JSeery · 04-29-2018, 12:19 PM

Might want to post that question on the HAMB as well.

Update: This is poorly written, the HAMB guidelines specify a cut-off time frame. I shouldn't have suggested a post outside that guideline. However there are topics that get covered that are outside the guideline timeframe. A suggestion to search the HAMB would have been better.

51 MERC-CT · 04-29-2018, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 1951 Victoria

New member Pete here. Just acquired nice '51 Vicky & would like to know best way to install front disc brakes. Most "kits" I've seen don't address whether master cylinder needs to be replaced. Please advise. Pete Henningsen, Milford, CT

Call ECI in Vernon CT. Tell them what you want to do and I'm sure they can provide all info and products.

http://www.ecihotrodbrakes.com/early...nversions.html

1951 Victoria · 04-29-2018, 05:42 PM

Thanks for the tips; I'll contact ECI & check HAMB.

toby · 04-29-2018, 08:33 PM

Also see Shoebox-Central's website. Chris has a wealth of knowledge for what you need.

donald1950 · 04-29-2018, 09:34 PM

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Contact Chris at Shoebox Central. he is very knowledgeable

Dick · 04-30-2018, 11:31 AM

Another possibility: jamcosuspension.com
They have always very helpful.

flathead4rd · 04-30-2018, 04:02 PM

I've got the JAMCO disc brake conversion. Easy install and works almost like power brakes. I'm still using the original master cylinder under the floor ( know, everyone is going to say that's not a good thing) but, I've had no trouble with it for at least 15 years. All you have to do is remove the residual valve from the rear of the MC and your good to go. No proportioning valve needed. I also run DOT 5 brake fluid. Do yourself a favor and replace all brake lines.

1951 Victoria · 05-01-2018, 11:51 AM

flathead4rd, Talked w/Mark @ ECI (860) 872-7046) here in CT. They have kit for $450 but of course he recommended dual power MC but agreed that "disabling" the residual valve in MC would work but I would still need a 2lb valve for front & 10lb valve for rear. Did you actually remove residual valve or disable it & did you have to add any other valving? If it's not too much trouble I'd appreciate a call (203) 804-3459 to discuss.
Thanks, Pete

apba12m · 05-01-2018, 05:20 PM

I used ECI brakes on my 52 mercury and power master from Jamco bolted right in and boy does it stop now! Lou

04-29-2018, 12:12 PM	#1
1951 Victoria Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 12	'51 Ford Disc Brake Conversion New member Pete here. Just acquired nice '51 Vicky & would like to know best way to install front disc brakes. Most "kits" I've seen don't address whether master cylinder needs to be replaced. Please advise. Pete Henningsen, Milford, CT

04-29-2018, 12:19 PM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: '51 Ford Disc Brake Conversion Might want to post that question on the HAMB as well. Update: This is poorly written, the HAMB guidelines specify a cut-off time frame. I shouldn't have suggested a post outside that guideline. However there are topics that get covered that are outside the guideline timeframe. A suggestion to search the HAMB would have been better. Last edited by JSeery; 04-30-2018 at 06:39 AM.

04-29-2018, 05:42 PM	#4
1951 Victoria Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 12	Re: '51 Ford Disc Brake Conversion Thanks for the tips; I'll contact ECI & check HAMB.

04-29-2018, 08:33 PM	#5
toby Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 472	Re: '51 Ford Disc Brake Conversion Also see Shoebox-Central's website. Chris has a wealth of knowledge for what you need.

04-29-2018, 09:34 PM	#6
donald1950 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 461	Re: '51 Ford Disc Brake Conversion Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Contact Chris at Shoebox Central. he is very knowledgeable

04-30-2018, 11:31 AM	#7
Dick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Deer Lodge, MT Posts: 658	Re: '51 Ford Disc Brake Conversion Another possibility: jamcosuspension.com They have always very helpful.

04-30-2018, 04:02 PM	#8
flathead4rd Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 505	Re: '51 Ford Disc Brake Conversion I've got the JAMCO disc brake conversion. Easy install and works almost like power brakes. I'm still using the original master cylinder under the floor ( know, everyone is going to say that's not a good thing) but, I've had no trouble with it for at least 15 years. All you have to do is remove the residual valve from the rear of the MC and your good to go. No proportioning valve needed. I also run DOT 5 brake fluid. Do yourself a favor and replace all brake lines.

05-01-2018, 11:51 AM	#9
1951 Victoria Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 12	Re: '51 Ford Disc Brake Conversion flathead4rd, Talked w/Mark @ ECI (860) 872-7046) here in CT. They have kit for $450 but of course he recommended dual power MC but agreed that "disabling" the residual valve in MC would work but I would still need a 2lb valve for front & 10lb valve for rear. Did you actually remove residual valve or disable it & did you have to add any other valving? If it's not too much trouble I'd appreciate a call (203) 804-3459 to discuss. Thanks, Pete

05-01-2018, 05:20 PM	#10
apba12m Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: michigan Posts: 74	Re: '51 Ford Disc Brake Conversion I used ECI brakes on my 52 mercury and power master from Jamco bolted right in and boy does it stop now! Lou