Disc Brake Conversion Kit compatible for Ford Deluxe 1937-1948 Round Back Style Spindles
SKU: BD-SPI3748
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Compatible Vehicles
Works on all 1937-1948 car and 1937-1947 truck spindles
Brake kit fits 1937-1941 round back style spindle with zero modifications
Also fits 1942-1948 square back style spindles with minor grinding of the spindle
This kit works with both cast in and bolt-on steering arms without issue
Works perfectly with Speedway Motors spindles which utilize 1937-1941 round back styling
Specification
Bolt Pattern: 5 on 4.5"
Rotor Diameter: 11 Inch
Minimum Recommended Wheel Diameter: 15 Inch
Rotor Shape: Round
Thread Pitch: 1/2"-20
Race Included: Yes
Hardware Included: Yes
Parking Brake Provision: No
Centerline of Holes: 5.50
Stud Length: 1.50
Stud Diameter: 50
Rotor Thickness: 1.00
Position: Front
Front Rotor Included: Yes
Front Caliper Included: Yes
Rear Rotor Included: No
Rear Caliper Included: No
Front Spindles Included: No
Master Cylinder Included: No
Brake Booster Included: No
Brake Hoses Included: Yes
Brake Hose Material: Rubber
Rotor Type: Vented
Front Suspension Type: Straight Axle
Rotor Material Type: Cast Iron
Caliper Pistons: One
Bolt Hole Pattern: 5x4-1/2
Package included
(2) 11 Inch Brake Rotors
(1) Brake Pad Set
(1) LH Metric Caliper
(1) RH Metric Caliper
(1) Disc Brake Kit For 37-48 compatible for Ford Spindle
(2) Outer Wheel Bearings
(1) Bolt Kit compatible for Ford Spindle Flat Steering Arms
(1) Spindle Nut Kit
(1) Front Hardware Kit
Note
Disc brake style wheels are required for proper caliper clearance when upgrading from drum brakes
Single 2-3/8-inch piston compatible for GM-style "Metric"calipers use commonly available replacement pads
Street friendly organic brake pad compound for long pad and rotor life
Performance brake pad upgrades available separately for those wanting increased stopping power
Includes everything you need to convert from drum to disc brakes with all new parts
11-inch vented rotors create superior stopping power to drums, especially for heavier cars
Rotors feature standard compatible for Ford small car 5 on 4-1/2 wheel stud bolt pattern
Our disc brake kit features 11-inch vented rotors that are paired with the popular 1978-1988 compatible for GM "Metric"single piston disc brake caliper. These calipers use a 2.375 (2-3/8-inch) diameter piston and offer excellent stopping power in a floating caliper design. We include standard organic brake pads, but the caliper can be upgraded with any D154 performance pad of your liking should you desire a bit more pad "bite"in your system. Also included in our kit are new brake fluid hoses, bearings, seals, dust caps, and all mounting hardware. This brake kit will add 8-1/4 inches overall to your straight axle's centre-to-centre distance of your king pins. Meaning, if you are running a 48-inch axle, your overall width once installed will be 56-1/4 inches. This may be more or less than your current setup depending upon current brake package and wheel spacers. This kit requires a minimum of a 14-inch "disc brake" wheel, however we recommend a 15-inch wheel with a 2.80-inch hub I.D. that is lug-centric for proper clearance.
The caliper mounting brackets provided fit '37-'48 compatible for Ford spindles and are quite stout to prevent any caliper flex during hard braking. They are direct fit to the 1937-1941 compatible for Ford "round back"spindles. If you have the later 1942-1948 "square back"Compatible for Ford spindles this kit will still fit with some minor clearance work to the spindle to allow the caliper mounting bracket to properly compatible for seat to the spindle. And if you do not have any spindles at all for your project that is not a problem either, as we offer a beautiful set of forged Forged Early compatible for Ford Round Back Spindles that include new king pins with installed bushings to help you finish your project. Do not forget your Bolt-On Steering Arms too, especially if you are using a drop axle, as aftermarket steering arms will save a lot of time and frustration in this regard.
