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Offline Josep

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Front disc brakes
« on: February 29, 2016, 03:07:54 AM »
Hi there,

How can I know if the from disc brakes on my 66 200 I6 coupe are from factory..?
I know these cars did not mount disc brakes from the factory, but drum brakes, but was possible as optional. Because she also has a full console and C4 trans. options, maybe the front disc brakes were also installed from factory.
Any help.? Thanks.

Josep
1966 Mustang Hardtop 200 Inline 6 - Arcadian Blue - C4 - Thermactor - 6R07T213966 - San Jose projected build date June 11th 1966 - DSO 71
1966 Mustang Convertible 289-2V - Vintage Burgundy - AT PS DB - 6F08C109403 - Dearborn projected build date September 9th 1965 - DSO 36

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Re: Front disc brakes
« Reply #1 on: February 29, 2016, 04:26:29 AM »
Is your vehicle 4 or 5 lugs?

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Re: Front disc brakes
« Reply #2 on: February 29, 2016, 04:29:51 AM »
4 lugs
1966 Mustang Hardtop 200 Inline 6 - Arcadian Blue - C4 - Thermactor - 6R07T213966 - San Jose projected build date June 11th 1966 - DSO 71
1966 Mustang Convertible 289-2V - Vintage Burgundy - AT PS DB - 6F08C109403 - Dearborn projected build date September 9th 1965 - DSO 36

1967 eight barrel

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Re: Front disc brakes
« Reply #3 on: February 29, 2016, 05:32:48 AM »
I don't believe the disc option was available with a four lug pattern.
 There were no offerings for 65-67 cars that weren't the Kelsey-Hays four piston calipers, which would be one clue. I also couldn't find an option for disc on a six cylinder vehicle.

Here is the company that makes a four lug disc brake kit. Perhaps this will identify what you have.

http://www.c-carparts.com/products/1964%252d66-(6-CYL)-DISC-BRAKE-CONV-4-LUG.html

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Re: Front disc brakes
« Reply #4 on: February 29, 2016, 06:29:23 AM »
Will check that, many thanks for info.!
1966 Mustang Hardtop 200 Inline 6 - Arcadian Blue - C4 - Thermactor - 6R07T213966 - San Jose projected build date June 11th 1966 - DSO 71
1966 Mustang Convertible 289-2V - Vintage Burgundy - AT PS DB - 6F08C109403 - Dearborn projected build date September 9th 1965 - DSO 36

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Re: Front disc brakes
« Reply #5 on: February 29, 2016, 11:17:53 AM »
Disc brakes were not available on a six cylinder.  The 1966 price list shows "Disc brakes -- front -- 8 Cylinder" as the only disc brake option, at a price of $56.77.

Mel
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Re: Front disc brakes
« Reply #6 on: February 29, 2016, 05:40:37 PM »
How can I know if the from disc brakes on my 66 200 I6 coupe are from factory..?


Not an option nor available. In general disc brakes were a new thing not trusted nor wanted by many of the buyers of these cars in the mid 60's

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Re: Front disc brakes
« Reply #7 on: February 29, 2016, 06:05:18 PM »
Thanks all for information.
1966 Mustang Hardtop 200 Inline 6 - Arcadian Blue - C4 - Thermactor - 6R07T213966 - San Jose projected build date June 11th 1966 - DSO 71
1966 Mustang Convertible 289-2V - Vintage Burgundy - AT PS DB - 6F08C109403 - Dearborn projected build date September 9th 1965 - DSO 36