Drum to disc brake conversion. 1968 Ford Bronco

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Stopping an older vehicle with all drum brakes can be an adventure, to say the least. In this video I take you through the steps to upgrade from drum brakes to front disc brakes on a 1968 Ford Bronco. This uses the Dana 30 axle.
I used the kit from Tom's Bronco, which can be found here: www.tomsbroncoparts.com/produc...
Hope it helps you out and remember, I am not a certified mechanic. Just a hobbyist that loves working on cars. Thanks for watching BroncoSolid!!

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@lujitsu1251 8 лет назад

I have an early bronco, and I did this modification, and watched bunches of videos to help. I can honestly say I wish this video was available when I did mine. It has the best instruction and clarification. Excellent job! Impressive.

@BroncoSolid 8 лет назад

Glad you liked it!

@gutierrezje100 7 лет назад

Just purchased the power brakes and front disc brakes kit from Tom's bronco parts for my 1970 Bronco half cab. I have to say that was just enough detailed on your video on how to change drums brakes to disc brakes. Thank you for taking the time to make my life easier, keep doing what your doing. I'm sure I will be able to use more of your videos. Thank you and truck on!

@BroncoSolid 7 лет назад

Thanks! People like you are the reason I posted it, and more are in the works.

@bwoh8428 8 лет назад

I don't have a lot of experience with cars and I watched A LOT of videos on the EB disc conversion before I tried to tackle it. This is, by far, the best video that I've seen. Assembling the axle nut without the hub on is great and also mentioning the recommended torque ranges is awesome. Great job!!!

@BroncoSolid 8 лет назад

+B Woh Thanks!

@StoneyRidgeFarmer 6 лет назад

Thanks buddy...appreciate you showing me this fairly simple job..I was intimidated

@BroncoSolid 6 лет назад

Glad you found it helpful!

@FireItUpGarage 5 лет назад

Great video. Thanks for posting. It will be a huge help when we get to that step on the Fire It Up Garage Bronco we pulled off a farm.

@BroncoSolid 5 лет назад

You bet! Let me know if I can help out in whatever way I can.

@phantomwalker8251 7 лет назад

that lock washer can be turned around as its keyed to be half a hole the other way around.so the first nut doesnt have to be moved so much if out of sink.

@3hdninja 8 лет назад

Impressive. Great info.

@ryansadorus5591 5 лет назад

Toms Bronco should list a link to this video on the kit. :) Well done gang.

@BroncoSolid 5 лет назад

I agree!

@gixxerred 6 лет назад

seriously great video man !

@BroncoSolid 6 лет назад

Thanks Ricky!

@CTmoog 7 лет назад

Great Video. I'm thinking about doing this on a 67 F100. I assume the process should be very similar.

@ChrisEdwards45 7 лет назад

CT moog im also wanting to do this to my 1967 F100. Been looking for a 73-79 f100 as a donor. Let me know how it goes for you bc Iv been thinking I'll just rebuild the drums as is with new parts but I live in the mountains so not sure if I'd be a good idea..lol

@nickefgen9219 4 года назад

Just find a 73-79 diner truck the parts swap over easy I've got a friend that did on several of his trucks, he has the 68-72 trucks

@sheltzie1 4 года назад

I'm getting ready to start my 4 wheel disc brake conversion on my 66 Bronco this morning so I re-watched your video as a refresher. I think its probably the best video of the dozen I've watched on the subject. Nice job and thank you for taking the time to make the video and post it! I noticed you chose to stick with the manual brakes rather than power. How is that working out? I purchased the power brake kit but thought long and hard about going manual. I don't like how much room the booster and bracket take up in the engine bay and makes it hard to get to the spark plugs and header bolts if necessary.

@BroncoSolid 4 года назад

I’m totally ok sticking with manual. Everyone has their own preferences, but just imagine your old braking, except when you go to disc you get consistency, straight braking, and a little better performance. If you were ok with the pressure needed before, you’ll be ok with it after the upgrade. Thanks for the nice words!

@hummerlionn 6 лет назад

hello, maybe you can help me, i have a Ford F350 1984 i want to change the drum to disc brake, you know any store sell the parts for change , i from Perú

@allen.earley 8 лет назад

great video on the process. only 1 question, why did you not opt for a brake booster behind the master cylinder for power disk brakes result?

@BroncoSolid 8 лет назад

Glad you liked it. I appreciate the question. Overall, it would have added an additional $250-300 to the final project cost. I felt it wouldn't give me personally much benefit as I'm pretty big and I didn't mind pushing the brake a bit. I also talked with the staff at Tom's Bronco and they said my chosen setup would work fine. The effort to stop the vehicle with manual disc is pretty comparable to manual drum, so I'm pretty happy with it.

@phantomwalker8251 8 лет назад

hi,shouldnt there be some light grease in the hub,not dry,???plus that lock ring can be reversed to fit half a hole instead of backing off the bearing.most wheel bearings ive done since i first owned a car where done tight,then backed off 1/4 turn,just what i was told.

@williampetsch1244 7 лет назад

I've watched however many drums to Disc conversions, and yours by far is the most extensive and complete one out there, keep up the good work. My question though is while you were disassembly and pulling off the hubs, it seemed that the hubs were greased, but when you reassembled they seemed to be dry is there a proper procedure for greasing when put on the new hubs?, thanks Bill

@BroncoSolid 7 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words Bill. Your question is a good one, and I can't say I have a straight answer for it. What I can tell you is that I followed the instructions I got with the kit to the letter, and I did grease the bearings. It could be that in the old assembly the grease just spent years flinging about in there, and this new installation is now doing the same thing. I'll probably look into this a bit more.

@philipcooper8297 7 лет назад

You can buy paint coated brake rotors, to prevent rusting. Unlike oiled brake rotors, you leave the paint coat on them.

@BroncoSolid 7 лет назад

+Philip Cooper thanks for the tip! Sounds like a route I'd like to go when these need replacing. I did hit it with some paint manually though, but later.

@santos-sanchezharold2654 4 года назад

Hi ! I have a 1991 Ford f150 pick up truck that I want to do this conversion too. Question will be. Regarding the safety break line at the rear tire. Is the safety break line will be 1) useful to be reinstall to the new calipers or 2) it will be eliminated ?

@markallen8183 Год назад

Does this kit work with 15 inch wheels?

@Peter_Riis_DK 7 лет назад

Nice job. Must be a pain to change the rotors though.

@unclefreddieDied 7 лет назад

Peter Riis hahaha...true! but damn easier to replace pads instead of shoes

@phantomwalker8251 4 года назад

what,?once every 5 yrs..no biggi.

@denniswood8700 8 лет назад

Great video... Question/clarification Do you torque the inner nut on the hub to 50 to seat the bearings and then back it off? (meaning that the nut is no longer torqued to 50lbs)

@BroncoSolid 8 лет назад

+Dennis Wood That's correct. That presses the seal and bearing into place with the proper pressure, then puts the nut at the proper torque. Also, that's what the instructions called for.

@cameronjones976 7 лет назад

question: Before you placed the new hubs back on, did you put the large spring back in right after the spindle nut?

@BroncoSolid 7 лет назад

The spring was part of the old system. The new parts didn't have it, so it was discarded.

@MacMafiaBoss 6 лет назад

Are you from Jackson County Oregon?

@qfam100 6 лет назад

Great video. I'm assuming this was for a Dana 30 so the install is slightly different for the 44. Regardless, I there are some good take-aways for when I do my conversion. thx

@BroncoSolid 6 лет назад

Thanks Lou! This was the Dana 30, you're right, and the 44 is a bit different but overall the concepts are similar. Good luck!

@marcosaraujo727 4 года назад

I hace a question...... How much is the price ...did you paid....for this parts new.....

@danielb2145 5 лет назад

Excellent video, do you or anyone know if I can buy a kit like that for a Ford Transit Mk 1

@BroncoSolid 5 лет назад

I don't know, but good luck.

@keithwebb4976 6 лет назад

My man, you never used heat shrink on that electrical connector!

@mr_flamingo7246 6 лет назад

Why the hell do they make those conversation kits for Ford danna 44s and not for older Chevy 44s

@nickefgen9219 4 года назад

The 1977 broncos had have factory disc's so it's an easy swap

@nickefgen9219 4 года назад

Great video, looks like you kept the original Dana 30? No power brake booster?

@BroncoSolid 4 года назад

Yep, kept the axle. As far as the booster, I don’t feel like I need it, but it’s in the back of my mind for a “maybe someday” project.

@nickefgen9219 4 года назад

@@BroncoSolid I've got a 1970 bronco that I'm doing small projects on, I just finished the centech wire harness install on it, I've got to have the fly wheel resurfaced and then I can put that and the clutch and tranny and transfer back in, I've got a Dana 44 that I'm going to have rebuilt with disc's brakes on it ( I'll have a shop rebuild that for me) I have to get new tires and a windshield and that's the short list

@bodybender7628 4 года назад

Is there any difference if I have a Dana 44 instead of your Dana 30?

@BroncoSolid 4 года назад

Hi Jim, I really don't know. Give Tom's Bronco a call and ask them, they're super helpful, and can give you that info.

@seanayersman6885 6 лет назад

The fitting you used in the proportioning valve for the "Front" brakes, is that new?

@BroncoSolid 6 лет назад

Hey Sean, what time index are you referring to?

@seanayersman6885 6 лет назад

Hello, at 10:45 there is no fitting then at 11:57 it seems there is newish looking steel fitting in the "front" of the proportional valve. I'm asking because I used the one out of the original H-Block and is leaking. Thank you for your videos! Very informative.

@BroncoSolid 6 лет назад

Ok, I see what you're talking about. Yes, that was a new piece that came with the proportioning valve. If yours is leaking, try tightening it just a bit. It might do the trick.

@seanayersman6885 6 лет назад

Glad I asked, I also ordered a kit and the only piece missing was that brake line. They are sending me one. Thanks again!

@BroncoSolid 6 лет назад

Awesome. Did you get the Tom's Bronco kit?

@edwardmyers1746 7 лет назад

dont judge my silly question but what is a lock out hub, kinda like what does it do and how to you operate it?

@BroncoSolid 7 лет назад

+Edward Myers The answer is kind of complicated. I think the best suggestion for you is to check out this website where they explain it really well. 4x4abc.com/4WD101/hubs.html

@jjtjp5761 7 лет назад

it pushes the axel into front diff to engage it . making it 4x4.

@edwardmyers1746 7 лет назад

jjt jp so basically the locking motion of a differential is manual ?

@jjtjp5761 7 лет назад

Well close enough to say yes.

@phantomwalker8251 7 лет назад

a free wheeling hub is just that,2wd drives the rear as normal 4wd drives front & rear, its connected to the axle shaft when turned to engage the splines you see on the shaft end.same as dog clutch.all wheel drive is constantly connected,no free wheel means more fuel.like subaru.

@bennydiaz6521 7 лет назад

did u have to use a proportioning valve?

@BroncoSolid 7 лет назад

Sure did, check out this segment: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8VvWV6_rAns.htmlm30s

@bennydiaz6521 7 лет назад

BroncoSolid k thanks

@bigercat 8 лет назад

Is he saying twerk or torque?

@lucabot5518 7 лет назад

Bigcat torque

@robertovalenzuela7757 5 лет назад

Ningún vídeo cómo cambiar frenos de eje trasero creo que les falta mucho por aprender

@drtytech2181 7 лет назад

was this a kit you bought ?

@BroncoSolid 7 лет назад

Sure was, Chris. I have a friend who was a mechanic, did a disc brake conversion on his own Bronco, and told me, "Just get the kit." Way less hassle, way easier, and probably better performance overall. Here's a link to the kit: www.tomsbroncoparts.com/product/disc-brake-major-kit-dana-30-44-prop-valve-bracket-warn-hubs-wheel-bearings

@drtytech2181 7 лет назад

BroncoSolid was it off toms bronco ? or something else

@BroncoSolid 7 лет назад

Yep, Tom's Bronco Parts.

@drtytech2181 7 лет назад

Thank you