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Disc Brake Conversions and Rear Shock Conversions
GEARHEADS DISC BRAKE CONVERSION
DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY INSTALLED ON
A MID-50'S CHASSIS
FRONT DISC BRAKES
IN A 1955 FORD THUNDERBIRD
GEARHEADS EXCLUSIVE
Disc Brake Conversion Parts and Price List
for 1954-68 Fords and Mercs, T-Birds and Edsels
BASIC BRAKE KIT INCLUDES:
 2 - Single Piston Calipers
 2 - Dropped or Stock Spindles
 1 - Brake Valve
 2 - Dust Shields
 1 - Set of Pads
 2 - 11" Rotors
 Bearings, Races and Seals
 2 - Brake Hoses
 Proportioning Valve
This item sells for $880.00, plus shipping.
OPTION #1:
Basic brake kit plus Larger Dual Reservoir Master Cylinder
This item sells for $920.00, plus shipping.
OPTION #2:
Basic brake kit plus Larger Dual Reservoir Master Cylinder and 7" Booster with yoke.
This item sells for $1,115.00, plus shipping.
AVAILABLE FOR ANY 55-56 FORD - Booster to Firewall Adapter
This item sells for $45.00, including shipping anywhere in the Continental US.
AVAILABLE FOR ANY 57-64 FORD - Booster to Firewall Adapter
This item sells for $75.00, including shipping anywhere in the Continental US.
**Please Note - All parts included in our Disc Brake Conversion Kits are Name Brand, top quality parts. Each kit also includes a thorough installation manual.
OPTIONAL ITEMS:
GEARHEADS EXCLUSIVE -
Our Disc Brake Rotors can Accommodate your Older Style Stock Steel Wheels. (4 1/2" on 5 bolt pattern only).
* Please Note - Our Rotors cannot accommodate 1957-1969 non-disc brake steel wheels.
This item sells for an additional $60.00, including shipping anywhere in the Continental US.
GEARHEADS EXCLUSIVE -
Our Disc Brakes can be set up to allow you to use Kelsey Hayes wheels.
Includes two Spacer Rings and longer Wheel Studs.
This item sells for an additional $85.00, including shipping anywhere in the Continental US.
GEARHEADS EXCLUSIVE -
Our Disc Brakes can be set up to accommodate the original Mercury bolt pattern.
This item sells for an additional $70.00, including shipping anywhere in the Continental US.
GEARHEADS EXCLUSIVE-
Now available for all Y-block powered Fords -
 7" Booster, Dual Reservoir Master Cylinder combination.
 The Master Cylinder has Dual Outlet Ports.
 Excellent clearance for Y-block exhaust manifolds.
 Flush mount to Firewall.
 Adjustable Plunger and Yoke.
 This item sells for $211.00, including shipping anywhere in the Continental US.
Brake Proportioning Valve
 This item sells for $100.00, including shipping anywhere in the Continental US.
7" Booster, Dual Reservoir Master Cylinder, Brake Proportioning Valve Combination
 The Master Cylinder has Dual Outlet Ports.
 Excellent clearance for Y-block exhaust manifolds.
 Flush mount to Firewall.
 Adjustable Plunger and Yoke.
 This item sells for $311.00, including shipping anywhere in the Continental US.
Also Available -
90 degree Stainless Steel Caliper Hoses
 Won't collapse under brake pressure.
 Won't weather like rubber.
 Comes with frame adapters and caliper adapters.
 Best of all - looks great!
 This item is available for an additional $75.00.
Drilled, Slotted, Vented and Coated 11" Rotors
 Dissipates heat from your brakes, when braking.
 Removes brake contact gases quicker.
 Cools your rotors.
 This item is available for an additional $90.00.
DRILLED, SLOTTED, VENTED & COATED
11" ROTORS
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12 3/8" Disc Brake Conversion
for 1954-1964 Ford Passenger Cars
BASIC KIT INCLUDES:
 12 3/8" Rotors that are slotted, drilled and vented.
 Two large dual-piston Calipers.
 Four C & C machined Caliper Mounting Brackets.
 Two machined Hubs, including heavy-duty Wheel Studs.
 Bearings, Seals, Dust Caps.
 Stainless Steel Caliper Hoses and Adapters.
 Complete set of Grade 8 Fasteners.
12 3/8" ROTOR and CALIPER
INSTALLED in 64 GALAXIE
DISC BRAKE ROTOR & CALIPER
BEHIND 16" CRAGER WHEEL
12 3/8" DISC BRAKE CONVERSION COMPONENTS
 Uses your stock spindles.
 Accommodates any 16" and larger wheels.
 This kit works really well with Gearheads 7" Booster and Dual Reservoir Master Cylinder.
 This item sells for $1,450.00, plus shipping.
**NOTE - If you are planning to use the 12 3/8" Disc Brake Conversion with a 1954-1956 Ford or a 1961-1964 Thunderbird, you will also need to purchase our forged spindles, as your stock spindles will not work with this conversion. The forged spindles sell for $225.00, plus shipping.
** Please Note - We can also accommodate larger rotors, up to 14", as well as multiple piston calipers. Please inquire on pricing.
1949-1953 Ford or 1952-1953 Mercury
Front Disc Brake Conversion
BASIC KIT INCLUDES:
 12" Rotors
 Calipers
 Pads
 Caliper Brackets
 Bearings
 Seals
 Dust Caps
 Brake Hoses
 Brake Hose Brackets & Hardware
 The rotors will accommodate your original 15" wheels, with a 5 x 4 1/2" bolt circle.
 You use your stock spindles with this kit.
 Your original spindles do not require any machining.
 This is a bolt-on disc brake conversion.
 This item sells for $495.00, plus actual shipping charges.
Booster and Pedal Assembly for 1949-1951 Ford
BASIC KIT INCLUDES:
 7" Dual Booster
 Dual Master Cylinder
 New Floor-Mounted Pedal Assembly
 Mounting Brackets & Hardware
 This works with the Gearheads 1949-1951 Ford Front Disc Brake Conversion.
 This is a floor mounted booster, master cylinder and brake pedal that mounts in the original location.
 This item sells for $450.00, plus actual shipping charges.
Brake Proportioning Valve for 1949-1951 Ford
 This works with the Gearheads 1949-1951 Front Disc Brake Conversion.
 This item sells for $100.00, plus actual shipping charges.
7" Booster, Dual Master Cylinder and Proportioning Valve
for 1952-1953 Fords and Mercurys
 The Master Cylinder has Dual Outlet Ports.
 Excellent clearance for exhaust manifolds.
 Flush mount to Firewall.
 Adjustable Plunger and Yoke.
 This item sells for $295.00, including shipping anywhere in the Continental US.
GEARHEADS EXCLUSIVE
1949-1964 Ford Rear Shock Conversion
 Eliminates the original shock location, where the shocks run parallel with the leaf springs.
 Mounts the shocks between the frame rails, above the rear end.
 The original shock location doesn't work on a lowered car because of shock bind.
 Kit includes: upper shock mounting bar; rear axle u-bolts; u-bolt mounting plate and shock bracket; lower shock absorber mounting studs and mounting hardware.
 This item sells for $270.00, including shipping anywhere in the Continental US.
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