MaxGrip Lite 4 Piston Manual Front Disc Brake Conversion 1957-1968 full-size Ford or Mercury - Black Calipers

MaxGrip Lite 4-Piston Manual Front Disc Brake Conversion for 1957-1968 Full-Size Ford & Mercury

Upgrade your classic Ford or Mercury with a MaxGrip Lite 4-piston manual front disc brake conversion kit from LEED Brakes. Designed for select 1957-1968 vehicles originally equipped with front drum brakes, this kit provides the safety, reliability, and performance of disc brakes while maintaining a factory-style appearance.

This front disc brake conversion kit mounts directly to your vehicle's original drum brake spindles and features USA-made MaxGrip Lite 4-piston aluminum calipers with a black powder-coated finish, MaxGrip XDS cross-drilled and slotted rotors, and brake lines.

Designed for direct bolt-on installation with no cutting, drilling, or welding required, this kit includes new, high-quality, precision-machined components. The calipers are designed to clear factory sway bars, making this a convenient disc brake upgrade for your classic Ford or Mercury.

MaxGrip Lite Manual Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit Features

• Direct bolt-on installation using original front drum brake spindles
• USA-made MaxGrip Lite 4-piston aluminum calipers
• Black powder-coated calipers with stainless steel pistons
• MaxGrip XDS cross-drilled and slotted cast iron rotors
• Master cylinder and pre-bent brake lines included
• Designed to clear factory sway bars
• Compatible with most original Ford 14-inch and larger disc brake wheels
• No cutting, drilling, or welding required

Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit Specifications

• Position: Front
• Rotor Included: Yes
• Rotor Style: MaxGrip XDS (Cross-Drilled and Slotted)
• Rotor Construction: Cast Iron
• Rotor Diameter: 11.33 in.
• Rotor Thickness: 0.812 in.
• Caliper Included: Yes
• Caliper Piston Quantity: 4
• Caliper Material: Aluminum
• Caliper Finish: Black Powder-Coated
• Caliper Piston Material: Stainless Steel
• Minimum Recommended Wheel Size: 14x7 in.
• Spindles Included: No
• Master Cylinder Included: Yes
• Brake Booster Included: No
• Brake Lines Included: Yes
• Quantity: Kit

Vehicle Fitment

This manual front disc brake conversion kit fits select 1957-1968 Ford and Mercury vehicles, along with certain Edsel models. Compatibility varies by year and model.

Ford Applications Include: Galaxie, Galaxie 500, Fairlane, LTD, Custom, Custom 300, Custom 500, Country Sedan, Country Squire, Ranch Wagon, Ranchero, Thunderbird, Skyliner, Starliner, Sunliner, Victoria, Courier Sedan Delivery, Del Rio Wagon, and Ford 300.

Mercury Applications Include: Monterey, Montclair, Marauder, Marquis, Park Lane, Colony Park, Commuter, Country Cruiser, Meteor, S-55, Villager, Voyager, Breezeway, Brougham, and Cyclone.

Edsel Applications Include: Ranger, Corsair, and Villager.

Important: Not every model listed is compatible with every year from 1957-1968. Refer to the vehicle fitment information for specific year, make, and model applications.

Wheel Compatibility & Additional Fitment Notes

• Fits most original Ford 14-inch and larger disc brake wheels.
• Calipers are designed to clear factory sway bars.
• Designed to mount to original front drum brake spindles.
• Manual brake conversion kit; power brake booster is not included.

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