brakes for a 69 Mach 1

[Yellow66]

Hi the brakes on my 69 Mach 1 are in urgent need of overhauling / replacing.  What local ford parts are inter-changeable.  It is currently running factory front discs and factory rear drums.  Appreciate your advice.

Cheers

[Ash]

From what I have found so far, XF discs will convert the rear end. Shouldn't be too hard to find a XF disc rear end.

There are kits available to put larger rotors on the front but if you wish to keep them standard maybe just a new set of quality pads and a fresh flush of fluid.
I think I remember you saying you were going to go 17 inch wheels? You should be able to go larger rotors with them.

[moe]

Hi the brakes on my 69 Mach 1 are in urgent need of overhauling / replacing.  What local ford parts are inter-changeable.  It is currently running factory front discs and factory rear drums.  Appreciate your advice.

Cheers

What is wrong with them exactly?  Can get a rebuild kit easily enough; same with rotors/pads.  Has the fluid been replaced since it arrived here in oz??

[Yellow66]

Thanks for the replies

The brakes are the only thing not rebuilt,  it looks like they haven't been touched in a long time.... Fluid was replaced last week(by someone else) but then lost brakes two days ago, checked the reservior and it was DRY. Pads all round and probably a rebuild kit for the front and more than likely replace the hubs/drums?? on the rear. I was just not sure of it would be cheaper/easier to replace with off the shelf items??
As for the reservoir being dry, its a curly one as a mate and I couldn't find any visible leaks at all??

Thanks again

[moe]

Should have a chat to Nuts - I'm sure you have his number!

May have had an air pocket in the system?

[ponyride]

Thanks for the replies

The brakes are the only thing not rebuilt,  it looks like they haven't been touched in a long time.... Fluid was replaced last week(by someone else) but then lost brakes two days ago, checked the reservior and it was DRY. Pads all round and probably a rebuild kit for the front and more than likely replace the hubs/drums?? on the rear. I was just not sure of it would be cheaper/easier to replace with off the shelf items??
As for the reservoir being dry, its a curly one as a mate and I couldn't find any visible leaks at all??

Thanks again

Yellow I've never had any problems with the 69 disc brakes, I wouldn't go replacing the setup. It's a worry that you lost the fluid though, there has to be a leak somewhere. Maybe get them serviced/overhauled at a brake shop to get to the bottom of it.

[Frank70]

You may have an internal leak - the fluid is being lost somewhere.  wheel cylinders etc.

This is a problem common on GM power steering pumps - the fluid ends up accumulating in the power steering boots.

Cheers,
Frank.

[Pinto Pete]

You can convert to crummydore calipers hoppers do kit or xf stubbs and calipers lotsa options $$$ is all that will stop you..

[Yellow66]

Thanks for the replies guys
Looks like a new set of pads on all four corners and a bleed, probably be ok with a machine for the rear drums and will take the calipers off the front early next week and assess them.... thanks again:cool: