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