Hi Folks....First post here Just started to restore a 77 GT ( Brazilian Model) Maverick. I will install new disk brakes. Wich Brand do you believe are my best option?? PST, Wilwood etc... manual or power brakes/? best regards carlos
What other Fords do you have access to down there? Here we usually go to the junkyard and find a 75-80 Granada/Monarch and take the discs off those. They bolt right onto a Mav. Other options here are late 60s Fords, like Mustang, Torino, Fairlane, Cougar, Montego, Cyclone... and such. I bet there is a Ford that was available there with compatible disc brakes, but I would have no idea what to tell you. If aftermarket systems are your only option, or what you want, then I don't have any suggestions. I will let someone else tell you that has used them. Welcome to the board! Glad to have more Brazilians here! Dave
Thanks. But I'd like to install new brakes. I already started importation process of a new engine (phoenix engine) transmission and suspension. I Will be in USA next weeks .....so I intend to bring with me the disc brakes. It will be an almost complete new "son".... Actually my son's car.....but he still dosen't know cause he is just 25 days old.(but already has a car...) hehe carlos
If you go complete aftermarket. I like the strange brakes. I had Wilwood on my old car an had trouble with alignment of pads in calipers. Talked to others with same problems. Went with Strange all the way around an really like the way they went on an look. Car aint running yet so I cant tell how they work but see no problems their! Thinking strange has a sale going on now also!
Just an after thought,,,,You coming to the states soon,,,may be able to finance your brake purchase by bringing Brazil Taillights to sale! I'd be interested in a set!
Thats OK for me. How much do you believe its fair to ask for a par?? they uses to go from $50 to $100 (used) each here. There is no replicas in Brazil. All units are original by ford Also there is 2 models. 73-76 (smaller) and 77-79 (bigger) I will buy your set DKstuck and post via Miami mid September. I cannot find strange brakes in internet. Do you have the link or URL?? carlos
http://www.strangeengineering.net/ If this doesn't work,,,ask eddie, he fixes me all the time!!!!! (thanks eddie!) strange engineering .net do a search if above wont work. I'm on the road an cant get this to copy an paste.
am interested in the taillights. not sure a fair price an how to do shipping. Let me know an we'll see what we can work out! Thanks!
flhiggy@bellsouth.net I'd like a stock Maverick tach. What do those go for in excellent condition? Is that something you could ship from Miami as well? Thanks! Dave
