Sharknose Disc Brake Conversion?

[Dennis in CT]

I completed a full resto on my 39 Model 97 Combo Coupe this past year and love love love driving it and want to drive it more. Problem is I hate hate hate the brakes and really want to improve on them. Is anyone aware of anyone that has completed a disc brake conversion? I would appreciate any and all info and or contacts of someone to speak with that has done it before. Many thanks.

 

Dennis

Edited May 16, 2018 by Dennis in CT
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[sharked]

Interesting idea. We have a 38 sharknose  and the brake master and wheel cylinders need replacing so we can give it a drive (have the engine running now). We are trying to find a cross reference so we can purchase those parts which we assume will be from a major manufacturer? Do you have any of this info or ideas where we can obtain it?

 

Keep us posted on the brake conversion if you attempt it.

 

[Frank DuVal]

I had my wheel cylinders sleeved by Hagens auto parts. They did the master for the previous owner. Give them a call. Yes, I sent them clear across the country based on suggestions from the old GOCI website.

 

https://hagensautoparts.com/graham - paige/9-brake/208

 

I've not had an issue stopping my 38  model 97 with the stock brakes after rebuilding the system. You do need to adjust the shoes properly. I replaced the hoses and the steel lines (used cunifer,Nicopp) and used DOT 5 so I would not have to do it again....😉

[58L-Y8]

I can't help with the brake problem, but what is the color name of that old gold on your handsome Combination Coupe?

 

Can't help it, have to ask: 'Do people go on a rampage in their Graham-Paige?  Hehehhehehh…..