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Fits: 1957–1968 Ford and Mercury Full-Size Models
Upgrade your classic Ford or Mercury with the safety and performance of modern disc brakes. The LEED Brakes MaxGrip Lite 4 Piston Manual Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit is engineered for vehicles originally equipped with front drum brakes and installs directly to factory spindles—no cutting, drilling, or welding required.
This kit includes MaxGrip Lite 4-piston aluminum calipers, MaxGrip XDS rotors, and all the high-quality, precision-machined components needed for a smooth installation and serious braking performance. Whether you're restoring a cruiser or building a street machine, this system enhances safety without compromising your vehicle’s original style.
Direct bolt-on installation to factory drum brake spindles
Black powder-coated 4-piston aluminum calipers with stainless steel pistons
High-performance MaxGrip XDS rotors (11.33" diameter, .812" thick)
Includes master cylinder and pre-bent brake lines
Retains factory geometry—clears original sway bars
Works with most 14" and larger Ford original disc brake wheels
No modifications required: no cutting, drilling, or welding
Position: Front
Rotor Included: Yes
Rotor Style: MaxGrip XDS
Rotor Construction: Cast Iron
Rotor Diameter: 11.33 in
Rotor Thickness (in): .812 in
Caliper Included: Yes
Caliper Piston Quantity: 4
Caliper Material: Aluminum
Caliper Finish: Black Powder Coated
Caliper Piston Material: Stainless Steel
Minimum Recommended Wheel Diameter (in): 14x7
Spindles Included: No
Master Cylinder Included: Yes
Brake Booster Included: No
Brake Lines Included: Yes
Quantity: Kit
Notes: Will fit most 14 in & larger Ford Original Disc brake wheels
Calipers will clear the factory sway bars, many other aftermarket kits do not.
This front disc brake kit fits a wide range of 1957–1968 Ford, Mercury, and Edsel full-size models, including:
Ford:
Country Sedan, Country Squire, Custom, Custom 300, Custom 500, Fairlane, Galaxie, Galaxie 500, LTD, Ranch Wagon, Ranchero, Skyliner, Starliner, Sunliner, Thunderbird, Victoria, Courier Sedan Delivery, Del Rio Wagon, 300
Mercury:
Breezeway, Colony Park, Commuter, Comet, Country Cruiser, Marauder, Marquis, Meteor, Montclair, Monterey, Park Lane, S-55, Villager, Voyager
Edsel:
Corsair, Ranger, Villager
Upgrade your full-size Ford or Mercury with modern stopping power and retain a classic look. The MaxGrip Lite 4 Piston Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit from LEED Brakes delivers confident braking performance, easy installation, and a perfect fit.
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