Talitom Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 I am wanting to upgrade to disk brakes only on the front of my 1950 Chrysler Windsor. What all is involved? What parts are needed and can I use the existing master cylinder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdang Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 As with the replies you received about going from 6V to 12V, there really isn't any need to change the brakes either. They were engineered for this car and work great. I owned a 1950 Chrysler and a 1951 DeSoto and never had a bit of trouble or anxiety with the brakes. Save your money for that perfect paint job or interior! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talitom Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 Thank you for the information! The way it's going, I guess I will keep it stock. Seems less complicated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithb7 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 The issue that new owners usually encounter with these old Lockheed brakes, is understanding how to properly set them up. There is a major and minor brake adjustment. When set right, they work well. I had never worked on any brakes like these before. It did take me a little time to wrap my head around how they needed to be set up. Don't give up. Do a good amount of research. The shoes must be concentric to the drum and axle center. Not easily done without a handy little tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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