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Since my front clip is off, decided to try to upgrade my bearings (already bought and received them last year) from the ball bearings to the tapered bearings. Also decided to switch out the brake shoes to disk while I have the clip off. However, looking at the prices for the kits ($400+) seem to be A WHOLE LOT MORE expensive than the rotors, calipers, braces, spacers and bolts would cost if bought separately. Already found out the master cylinder, brace and proportion valve is cheaper buying separate than their "kits". Does anyone know what years I would look for the above parts? BTW, the spindles are original, and is a six(6) lug (if that matters). Did I miss anything?

Any and all help or suggestions would be appreciated.

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Last edited by Stewart2; 09/05/2024 1:40 AM. Reason: adding more

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1955.1 3100
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Kits almost always cost more than sourcing parts separately. You're paying for convenience and not always getting the best quality parts that you might get if you chose the parts yourself from your preferred suppliers.


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1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe |1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
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Never mind. Went ahead and bought the kit from Brothers (Holley).

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