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Disc Brake Kits
  • BloodSweatandWhiskey
    Posts: 1Hitchhiker
    Hello all,

    I picked up a 50 pacemaker a few months ago and jusst been driving it around. Looking to do some work on it over the winter. I see a bunch of old posts on various sites on disc brake conversions. Not looking to by the overpriced Kanter and other kits. There were some that modified the the original hubs but does not appear that anyone is still doing this. Does anyone have any current info on these kits?

    Thanks

    BSW
  • 46HudsonPU46HudsonPU
    Posts: 5,152Moderator
    Do a search on this forum (Hudson), select "any date" and look for either Pridemore or LaBuds.

    I do not know if LaBuds kit is still being made, however my last issue of "The Hudson Mechanic's Rag" (for modified Hudsons) has an advertisement for the Pridemore kit:

    Richard Pridemore, 9565 NC HWY 65, Stokesdale, NC 27357, Phone: 336-427-4930
    Rick
    Hudson Essex Terraplane Club website
    HET Club on Facebook
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    My little webpage
  • rambos_riderambos_ride
    Posts: 3,123Platinum Member
    I don't know about labuds, but I have dealt with Richard on a couple of occaisions - great guy, excellent parts and very willing to help if you have any questions.
  • faustmbfaustmb
    Posts: 1,105Platinum Member
    I just spoke with Richard Pridemore at Pigeon Forge last weekend. His "kit" uses the OE hubs, and late model discs, calipers, and hoses. I plan to use his kit on my truck in the near future.

    I know quite a few others who have used it and are happy, price seems good too.

    Matt
  • Lee ODellLee ODell
    Posts: 1,841Platinum Member
    Matt

    What is the price. Thanks. Lee
  • faustmbfaustmb
    Posts: 1,105Platinum Member
    If I understood correctly, he basically sells the parts list, caliber brackets, and instructions for$160. You need buy the rotors, calipers, and hoses locally. He designed the brackets and aside from a slight mod to the hubs, its a bolt in operation.

    I think he will kit the whole set as well, or provide modified hubs.

    I figure pull a part might have calipers, but hoses and rotors I'll buy new.
  • chopperchuckchopperchuck
    Posts: 277Gold Member
    any pictures??
    Have you kissed a PIT BULL lately?

    Greeley Colorado

  • Ducor KidDucor Kid
    Posts: 135Expert Adviser
    I bought my Pridemore kit over 3 years ago.
    I got hubs, caliper brackets, master cylinder bracket and grade 8 hardware to mount it with. The rest I picked up locally.
    I just got it mocked up.
    Life gets in the way sometime.
    Here are a few pictures of it,I hope.

    Larry

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    Looking for a salty piece of land!

    Central California
  • chopperchuckchopperchuck
    Posts: 277Gold Member
    thanks for sharing those photos.
    the master cylinder bracket does it keep the master underneath the car?what master does it require?please share as much information as possible--please & thank you.chuck
    I'm still in the planning & rounding up parts stage..:whistle:
    Have you kissed a PIT BULL lately?

    Greeley Colorado

  • SnailslayerSnailslayer
    Posts: 175Expert Adviser
    Chpperchuck,
    I do not know anything about the Pridemore kit but that machined hub in the pics looks awesome. For custom disc brake setups, a common aftermarket setup is for Granada Rotors (aka Mustang II I believe). Often its with GM calipers. Perhaps someone who sells a generic aftermarket MII kit would have some good insight on a mechanical Master cylinder size (non booster) thats a good match for the Calipers included in thier kit and we can all figure out the m/c bore vs. the caliper piston size relationship for a good pedal feel and adequate stopping power. Ive been looking into a custom setup as well and there is alot of reading to do to get compatible parts. my .02
  • Ducor KidDucor Kid
    Posts: 135Expert Adviser
    Chopperchuck and Volksheime,
    The bracket for M/C keeps it under for the floor.
    It's late 70's GM I don't know if it the same one as Richard is using now.
    I'm going to power brakes using hydroboost from Astro van mounted on firewall. The hubs I have use standard stepdown bearings and seals.
    The calipers are GM metric from Auto Zone for about $30 each without core
    $10 with core to turn in.
    Richard is best source of info on what is now available.

    Richard Pridemore, 9565 NC HWY 65, Stokesdale, NC 27357, Phone: 336-427-4930

    Larry
    Looking for a salty piece of land!

    Central California
  • SnailslayerSnailslayer
    Posts: 175Expert Adviser
    cool,
    id like to see pics of your booster install. 30 bucks for calipers, doesnt get much better than that!
  • KdancyKdancy
    Posts: 1,061Platinum Member
    Very interested in that booster install as well. What years work for this conversion?
    Kerry
    Wellborn, Florida
    http://s294.beta.photobucket.com/user/studebaker2/library/
  • SuperDaveSuperDave
    Posts: 2,377Platinum Member
    With Richards disc setup,,,I used a MC and booster from a 95 astro/Safari van along with the PS pump.The pedal assembly works perfectly when mounted to the firewall with no mods.Just drill the holes and mount it. I did make a reinforcement bracket to prevent firewall flexing. That will give you The hydraulic power if you decide to go to Power steering.
  • chopperchuckchopperchuck
    Posts: 277Gold Member
    SuperDave wrote:
    With Richards disc setup,,,I used a MC and booster from a 95 astro/Safari van along with the PS pump.The pedal assembly works perfectly when mounted to the firewall with no mods.Just drill the holes and mount it. I did make a reinforcement bracket to prevent firewall flexing. That will give you The hydraulic power if you decide to go to Power steering.


    pictures would be really nice 'cause i'm kinda of a moron when it comes to mentally visualizing thing thing that i haven't seen up close & personal,& how would you do a power steering conversion? W/stock frame..???
    PLEASE & THANK YOU!!
    Have you kissed a PIT BULL lately?

    Greeley Colorado

  • BJ__TNBJ__TN
    Posts: 1,211Platinum Member
    Here is the LaBud parts list...Hope it comes thru
    Bob Hickson
    [attachment]C:\fakepath\Disc Brakes Parts List.doc[/attachment]
  • BJ__TNBJ__TN
    Posts: 1,211Platinum Member
    Hope this comes through
  • BJ__TNBJ__TN
    Posts: 1,211Platinum Member
    I could not get the list to attach on forums so I e-mailed it to Super Dave. Maybe he can get it to load on the forums.
    This is the LaBuds parts list. He made the caliper brackets, So you will have to figure that out Your self.
    Bob Hickson
  • SuperDaveSuperDave
    Posts: 2,377Platinum Member
    For some reason.. I couldn.t down load it. Tried to save it and still couldn't down load.
  • BJ__TNBJ__TN
    Posts: 1,211Platinum Member
    Chopperchuck, Send Me an email @ BJHickson@charter.netHET
    Remove the HET it's only there to spoil the spammers,
    and I will E-mail You the Parts list.
    Bob
  • chopperchuckchopperchuck
    Posts: 277Gold Member
    sent ya an Email from my Hotmail- damagedduck is my other name..i put hudson/pictures of brake in header.thanks again chuck
    Have you kissed a PIT BULL lately?

    Greeley Colorado

  • chopperchuckchopperchuck
    Posts: 277Gold Member
    got an E-mail from Judy Hickson LOL! :woohoo: thanks BOB,i hope you don't mind
    Have you kissed a PIT BULL lately?

    Greeley Colorado

  • chopperchuckchopperchuck
    Posts: 277Gold Member
    HEY I GOT IT TO WORK!!!! :woohoo: :woohoo:

    HUDSON DISC BRAKE CONVERSION
    PARTS LIST AND INFORMATION SHEET


    ROTORS:
    RAYBESTOS Right #6045 Left #6047
    NAPA Right #85802 Left #85803
    These rotors are found on 1975-1979 Ford Granada/ Mercury Monarch

    CALIPERS:
    RAYBESTOS Right #RC4043 Left #RC4044
    NAPA Right #242-2015 Left #242-2014
    These calipers were originally used on 1969-1974 Nova and 1969 Camaro

    BRAKE PADS:
    RAYBESTOS D-52 ORGANIC OR MD-52 SEMI-METALLIC
    WAGNER 728A (same as D52)
    The RAYBESTOS calipers above come loaded with MD-52 pads.
    Organic pads have been used, and seemed to work well on the HUDSONs.
    Uses WAGNER Pad clips # F73102-5

    BRAKE HOSES:
    WAGNER or PRONTO #F80027 (Best choice)
    RAYBESTOS #BH38160 (Will work but have to be modified to fit the frame bracket)
    Use Lawson Hose retention clips for frame bracket.

    BANJO BOLTS:
    RAYBESTOS # H 5373 7/16 X 20 X 1.346
    NAPA #82701

    WHEEL STUDS:
    NAPA #641-1578 10ea. Pressed into hub
    WAGNER #8D61269
    Use NAPA #641-2026 Lug Nuts

    BEARING RACES:
    BCA #09195 (Pressed into rotor hub)
    BEARING RACES continued,
    BCA #15245 (Pressed into rotor hub)

    WHEEL SEALS:
    NATIONAL #482253

    CALIPER BOLT:
    WAGNER # F76075-S
    Have you kissed a PIT BULL lately?

    Greeley Colorado

  • KdancyKdancy
    Posts: 1,061Platinum Member
    chopperchuck wrote:
    HEY I GOT IT TO WORK!!!! :woohoo: :woohoo:

    HUDSON DISC BRAKE CONVERSION
    PARTS LIST AND INFORMATION SHEET


    ROTORS:
    RAYBESTOS Right #6045 Left #6047
    NAPA Right #85802 Left #85803
    These rotors are found on 1975-1979 Ford Granada/ Mercury Monarch

    CALIPERS:
    RAYBESTOS Right #RC4043 Left #RC4044
    NAPA Right #242-2015 Left #242-2014
    These calipers were originally used on 1969-1974 Nova and 1969 Camaro

    BRAKE PADS:
    RAYBESTOS D-52 ORGANIC OR MD-52 SEMI-METALLIC
    WAGNER 728A (same as D52)
    The RAYBESTOS calipers above come loaded with MD-52 pads.
    Organic pads have been used, and seemed to work well on the HUDSONs.
    Uses WAGNER Pad clips # F73102-5

    BRAKE HOSES:
    WAGNER or PRONTO #F80027 (Best choice)
    RAYBESTOS #BH38160 (Will work but have to be modified to fit the frame bracket)
    Use Lawson Hose retention clips for frame bracket.

    BANJO BOLTS:
    RAYBESTOS # H 5373 7/16 X 20 X 1.346
    NAPA #82701

    WHEEL STUDS:
    NAPA #641-1578 10ea. Pressed into hub
    WAGNER #8D61269
    Use NAPA #641-2026 Lug Nuts

    BEARING RACES:
    BCA #09195 (Pressed into rotor hub)
    BEARING RACES continued,
    BCA #15245 (Pressed into rotor hub)

    WHEEL SEALS:
    NATIONAL #482253

    CALIPER BOLT:
    WAGNER # F76075-S

    Ok, is this for Richards, or? disc brake set up?
    Kerry
    Wellborn, Florida
    http://s294.beta.photobucket.com/user/studebaker2/library/
  • chopperchuckchopperchuck
    Posts: 277Gold Member
    ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
    that list was e-mailed from Bob.so i guess it's from LaBuds-- disc swap
    _______________________________________________________________
    BJ__TN wrote:
    I could not get the list to attach on forums so I e-mailed it to Super Dave. Maybe he can get it to load on the forums.
    This is the LaBuds parts list. He made the caliper brackets, So you will have to figure that out Your self.
    Bob Hickson
    Have you kissed a PIT BULL lately?

    Greeley Colorado

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