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56 Fairlane -disk brakes
  • steve40490
    Posts: 9Hitchhiker
    I have a 56 Fairlane and I would like to add disk brakes.I read some where

    that the spindles and rear end from a 76 Ford Granda will fit.

    Has anyone tried this?
  • savoy64
    Posts: 79Senior Contributor
    yep--a friend just put a set on his 56 ford--you need spindle/caliper/rotor--from a granada or versailles---bob
  • steve40490
    Posts: 9Hitchhiker
    Thanks,Bob. Would you ask your friend if the he used the 56 ball joints or did he have to use ball joints for the Granada.
  • savoy64
    Posts: 79Senior Contributor
    he slipped them on the stock balljoints
    dont know if the granada/56 are the same exact part number but the taper is the same---bob
  • savoy64
    Posts: 79Senior Contributor
    on that granada rear----if you find a versaille parts car it has a 9 inch with disc brakes----another to watch for is a 97 explorer 8.8 HD case posi and disc----59.5 inch flange width---bob
  • savoy64
    Posts: 79Senior Contributor
    Steve
    if you cant find a set let me know
    i have a set of versaille spindles and calipers set aside---after my friend george put his car together one of his ford fiend work buddys said he wanted a set too---i picked these up for him and he left me hanging---$90 plus shipping----check out drilled slotted rotors at rockauto for their price----bob