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51 MERC-CT · 09-17-2021, 10:38 AM

Did a front disc conversion on my '51 Merc. over 15 years ago.
The '49-'51 Merc. brakes are virtually identical to pickup brakes.
This is just a peek at what is involved in just installing the discs and booster
Big improvement and no regrets.

09-17-2021, 10:38 AM	#9
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Disc Brakes V Bendix Brakes-Which performs best?? Did a front disc conversion on my '51 Merc. over 15 years ago. The '49-'51 Merc. brakes are virtually identical to pickup brakes. This is just a peek at what is involved in just installing the discs and booster Big improvement and no regrets. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES Last edited by 51 MERC-CT; 09-17-2021 at 10:56 AM.