MaxGrip Lite 4 Piston Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit

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MaxGrip Lite 4 Piston Power Front Disc Brake Conversion 1957-62 Ford Full Size Y Block

Ford Galaxie, Fairlane, Custom 500

SKU: FC0026-Y307X

Upgrade your classic 1957-1962 full-size Ford or Mercury with a MaxGrip Lite 4-piston power front disc brake conversion kit from LEED Brakes, designed specifically for vehicles equipped with Y-block engines and factory manual brakes. This kit converts your original manual drum brake system to power front disc brakes, featuring lightweight MaxGrip Lite 4-piston aluminum calipers and MaxGrip XDS rotors for improved braking performance, safety, and reliability.

Designed for direct bolt-on installation with no cutting, drilling, or welding required, this conversion kit features new, high-quality, precision-machined components for a factory-style fit and finish. Upgrade your classic Ford or Mercury with the performance and convenience of power disc brakes while retaining your original front drum brake spindles.

Important Fitment Notes: This kit is designed specifically for vehicles equipped with Y-block engines and factory manual brakes. For vehicles with non-Y-block engines, see part number FC0026-8307X. If your vehicle is already equipped with factory power brakes, see part number FC0026-405P.

Vehicle Fitment: Fits select 1957-1962 full-size Ford and Mercury models, including Ford Fairlane, Galaxie, Ranch Wagon, Country Squire, and Mercury Monterey, Montclair, and Colony Park, as well as select Edsel models. Compatibility varies by year, model, engine, and original brake configuration.

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Pricing: $2,124.99

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Upgrade your 1957-62 Ford's braking system with the MaxGrip Lite 4-Piston Aluminum Caliper Power Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit, designed specifically for Y Block engines. This high-performance kit provides the enhanced safety, reliability, and stopping power of disc brakes with an easy-to-install, direct bolt-on design—no cutting, drilling, or welding required. Featuring durable MaxGrip Lite 4-piston aluminum calipers and high-quality MaxGrip XDS cross-drilled and slotted rotors, this kit delivers a significant upgrade over outdated drum brakes, combining modern performance with a factory-style fit and finish.

1957-62 Ford Power Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit Key Features:

Position: Front
Rotor Included: Yes
Rotor Style: MaxGrip XDS (Cross Drilled & 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: Anodized
Caliper Piston Material: Stainless Steel
Minimum Recommended Wheel Diameter: 14x7 in
Spindles Included: No
Master Cylinder Included: Yes
Brake Booster Included: Yes
Brake Lines Included: Yes
Quantity: Kit

Notes:

Fitment: Designed for Y Block vehicles; for non-Y Block models, use item number FC0026-8307X.
Factory Power Upgrade: This kit is intended to upgrade manual brakes to power brakes. For vehicles already equipped with factory power brakes, use part number FC0026-405P.
Compatibility: Fits most 14-inch and larger Ford original disc brake wheels and clears factory sway bars.

Invest in safety and performance with LEED Brakes’ MaxGrip Lite Power Disc Brake Conversion Kit for a smooth, reliable, and modern braking experience on your classic Ford.

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