1952-59 Ford Front disc brakes for 5on5 '56 Merc

Having spent considerable time in the stickies section, I hope I won't get flamed for asking. The only vendor that I have been able to find for a front disc brake kit of a '56 Merc running stock 5 on 5 rims is this from Jamco https://www.jamcosuspension.com/pro...front-disc-brake-conversion-kit-5x5-dbk5456mc
Any help for other possibilities would be greatly appreciated.

 

Try Engineered Components Inc (ECI) in Connecticut. They have all kinds of disc kits.

 

Thanks Paul 2748. Sadly ECI doesn't handle anything for a 5 on 5 bolt circle wheel. I wish to retain the stock rims.

 

Maybe I am misunderstanding something here. The JAMCO KIT allows you to keep the MERC spindles and hubs. The only problem I see is it uses GM style calipers and both they and the rotors will be CHI-COM.

If the calipers are metric, they will require a quick take-up MC. Be sure to ask.

 

I was going to suggest Scarebird.. he appears to be out of business...
https://www.scarebird.com/

 

Thanks Kultulz, I was hoping for insight in addition to alternatives. I would ask for an explanation of quick take up master cylinder.

 

Can the rotors be drilled for the correct bolt pattern? That may open up your options.

 

There were a lot of cars that used the 5 on 5 pattern check what is listed here: https://www.roadkillcustoms.com/whe...5x5-wheel-bolt-pattern-5x127mm-5x5.00-inches/ maybe the solution is using a rotor from one of these with a GM caliper ? Speedway may have just the brackets, give them a call for advice they have been at this for almost six decades. https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Sear...r%20Brackets*GA_Nav_Subcategory:Disc%20Brakes

 

Retaining stock rims with calipers I'm guessing probably won't happen, but my statement is based on '57 Fords.

 

Kit includes:

- 11" High Quality Finished Standard Rotors 5 x 5" bolt pattern
- Low Profile Calipers w/brake pads
- Mounting Brackets
- Bearings
- Seals
- Dust caps
- Spindle nuts
- Rubber Brake Hoses
- All necessary hardware
- Limited Lifetime Warranty

*Works with most 15" wheels.

*Please note that this kit has a wheel offset of +.50" per side (moves wheels out 1/2" per side)

1956 MERC OEM wheel was 15x5.5.

I would contact JAMCO directly and ask about the OEM WHEELS fitting over the calipers. Their being GM SGL PISTON, they should be not be as large as the KH 4-PISTON CALIPER HOUSINGS. If so, it may take a set of wheel spacers and/or caliper housing slight grinding.

 

The above is your 56 MERC?

FE and you deleted the TREADLE-VAC system?

 

I was able to keep stock rims when I did the Granada disc conversion. The only thing needed was the hub pilot diameter needed to be turned down a bit.

 

The rotor/hub ***y in the kit is 5 X 5.

The hub has been chosen to be able to mount on the MERC spindle. Usually, donor parts are GM or most likely off-shore copies of GM. The kit is a bolt-on.

I wonder if the kit price is what has him hesitant? Ain't going to be a lot of choices for an early MERC using the OEM spindle.

 

Thanks for all the help guys. I ordered the Jamco kit this morning.