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The question
If this is a tech question please change to the right section. I just blew my wheel cylinders in my 68. I cant decide to just replace wheel cylinder or switch to disc brakes. I have the 72 that i am parting out it has right splinde and every thing. We was going to swap the drum to disc these winter. i need opinons.
Jeremy
1971 Ford F250 camper special 360 T18(old model) 4 speed 4.11 gears 2wd with 1969 doghouse soon to be daily driver FRANKENFORD
1982 Ford F150 flareside 300 T18(new model) 4 speed 4.11 gears 4wd Daily driver
Some people say my truck is ugly and all i say is "Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.
1971 Ford F250 camper special 360 T18(old model) 4 speed 4.11 gears 2wd with 1969 doghouse soon to be daily driver FRANKENFORD
1982 Ford F150 flareside 300 T18(new model) 4 speed 4.11 gears 4wd Daily driver
Some people say my truck is ugly and all i say is "Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.
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Caseys71
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Re: The question
I'd say just install new wheel cylinders and wait. New wheel cylinders aren't too pricey, and if you just replace them now you won't have too much down time, at least not as much as you would if you were to do the disc-brake swap now. Then again if you don't drive your bump too much then it would be a good idea to do the swap during the summer, because Kentucky winters are just a tad bit cold to be doing disc-brake swaps IMO 
. Good luck doing whatever you decide to do!
. Good luck doing whatever you decide to do!Casey
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16 years old with a 40 year old truck (well almost)
1971 F-100302, T-18 4 speed, 3:55 rear, & an Edelbrock sticker on the ashtray.
"Don't worry about what you become, just make sure that you're successful at what you do."- Mr. English
"Value what you DO have over that which you don't."- Forrestbump
"Wanting can sometimes be better than having, never stop dreaming... it's what keeps us all going."- Forrestbump
1984 Toyota 4x4: 22-R, 5-speed, 3" suspension lift, 35's and 5:29's
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Re: The question
depends on how soon you need the truck running. new wheel cylinders are about 10.00 each. if you need time to get the disc stuff rebuilt and painted then go ahead and wait until they are done.