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by mikesteam
Tue Oct 11, 2011 8:55 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Just how bad are factory Drum brakes on '66?
Replies: 66
Views: 106601

Re: Just how bad are factory Drum brakes on '66?

Just thought i would add this - I am 54 years old i worked at sears in breaks and chassie when i was in my early 20s . i rebuild a lot of drum brakes I HATE THEM ! discs - a couple of bolts there off! . OK today i know a few BIG rig truck drivers Mack , Peterbelt etc. THEY STILL USE DRUMS! for brake...
by mikesteam
Fri Aug 05, 2011 8:28 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Just how bad are factory Drum brakes on '66?
Replies: 66
Views: 106601

Re: Just how bad are factory Drum brakes on '66?

All this BUTCHER work done to a 66 toronado ! My GOD just to get disc brakes! i have 2 66 toronados i have driven since 1997 i believe - what about a modern high tech drum brake sys. "musclecarbrakes.com". Both my cars still have the original brakes. I am more worried about the car behind ...
by mikesteam
Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:17 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: "Rally Wheels"
Replies: 12
Views: 23930

Re: "Rally Wheels"

Hi - David B i like the powder coated wheels , not the color, your idea is good . I saw your post on ist gen wheels toronado ; i do not agree that they are ugly . the 66 toronado had styling cues from the 37 cord 810, 812. fantistic ! i wouldn't use any other style wheel.
by mikesteam
Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:57 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 66 Drum to Disc Conversion
Replies: 17
Views: 55599

Re: 66 Drum to Disc Conversion

thanks for the heads up on the kanter drum to disc kit - i think this winter i will do one of my 66s drum to disc. Brake Tech Solutions will do a 66 toronado for about $1000.00 they claim they have done these cars before.
by mikesteam
Thu Jul 28, 2011 4:34 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 66 Drum to Disc Conversion
Replies: 17
Views: 55599

Re: 66 Drum to Disc Conversion

hi i am new but saw the kanter cat. with the disc conversion for the 66 toro. Well I CALLED kanter and they said the don't know anything about it ! just wanted to check this out.

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