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By sundance241 - 16 Years Ago
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I have a Granada disc. brake set up , When i place the rim onto the rotor , it hits the caliper ...I have heard a thinner caliper along with a spacer is needed ........!! or do i need to start ookin for another set of rims......Or do i need to have rims made , and if so what off set ? I would likt some info as to what is the best way to go .......Thanks in advance..............Sam................West central Florida
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By Glen Henderson - 16 Years Ago
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I have a set on a 57 custom but the rims are 15's. I will try an orginal 14" rim this weekend and see how it fits and will let you know.
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By simplyconnected - 16 Years Ago
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I have Granada disks on my '55 Customline. My stock wheels fit very well with no spacer. You didn't mention your rim size. '55 Mainline and Customline came stock with 15" rims. My buddy's '55 Fairlane came stock with 16" rims. I tried my 15x7" Cragar SS (3" back spacing) wheels and they fit as well. When I bought the new 11" rotors, I had the center bearing hub lathed to the diameter of the stock wheel centers, (but that has nothing to do with why your calipers hit your wheels). - Dave
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By MoonShadow - 16 Years Ago
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Almost any of the 70's up Ford or Mopar rims will work. They have to have the deep rear offset for disc brakes. The older rims have a step in the backside of the wheel, the later ones are more cone shaped to provide that clearance. You can probably pick up a set of spacers at your local speed/hot rod shop but I think I would prefer to find the right wheels. If your local boneyards don't have them there are several manufacturers like Stockton wheels that can help you out. Bit pricey but they are new. Chuck in NH
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By simplyconnected - 16 Years Ago
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CEREAL KILLER (7/2/2009)
...I would not use spacers, the ones I have seen look like junk and with the multi-application elongated holes are hard to get centered...I agree with Cereal. Most guys really have a hard time getting modern tires and wheels between the quarter panel opening and over the rear drum. They are fat and tend to scrape with no spacer. Using front spacers on my Mustang aftermarket wheels, I lug the wheel loosely, stick my fingers between the mag spokes, and center the spacer while I tightened the nuts. (It's kinda like standing on your head while drinking a glass of water.) Using OEM stamped wheels, you can't access to center a spacer. How did you get 14" rims, when your car came with 15's? I've been looking for a deal on 16" rims for mine (like the Fairlanes came with). - Dave
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By sundance241 - 16 Years Ago
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To ..Glen , Dave, chuck, and Cereal Killer, Thanks for all the info ............I have only tried one rim , 15 in. i had off a 55 ford .......I reamed the center to fit , but wont clear the rotor !! I eill try one off the 56 vic, also have 15 in rims on the 47 that has disc. , had the car so long dont remember what rims i used .........I worked on it last night , will prob. be workin on it tonight ..........Thanks again......Sam
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By simplyconnected - 16 Years Ago
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CEREAL KILLER (7/3/2009)
...Are you sure you have Granada brakes, I've seen some "kits" use chev 12" rotors and calipers.Yeah, something is real fishy. I sent Sam a PM with my retrofit instructions. He must be using something totally different. Sam, don't ream the wheels, they should remain stock. If you need to tool a little stock off the hub nose (per the instructions I sent), my local guy charged me $15/ea for his lathe time. - Dave
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By sundance241 - 16 Years Ago
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Cereal Killer , the rotors are 11 inches across , ford 5 bolt pattern ...the bracket that holds the brake disc , 6 3/4 inches long......I think Chuck maybe right , need to use , ford rims from the 70, s ......but need 15 inch...I also think maybe the rim i used is from an earlier ford , i was told it was off a 55 , but who knows......it does have the right bolt pattern.....................Dave i read your detailed instruction sheet ,,, lots of info , but mostly for mustange ,, but a lot that applies to 55, 56 fords , so thanks again .....as soon as i get some ink in the printer , will make a copy of the info .....thanks again !! was t able to work on it tonight , but i hope in the morning.............Sam................West Central Florida
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By sundance241 - 16 Years Ago
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Cereal Killer , one more thing , when i said rotor , i ment caliper , my mind is starting to ply tricks on me , especially at this time of night !!!.............Sam West Central Florida
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By simplyconnected - 16 Years Ago
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sundance241 (7/3/2009)
...lots of info, but mostly for Mustangs, but a lot that applies to 55, 56 fords,... Sam, I can be thick at times, but isn't your car a '56 Ford? If so, it is exactly the same as my '55... the one with Granada 11" disk brakes and stock 15" X 5" wheels. I followed those instructions and everything works just fine. Yours should be too, if you have the same parts.
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By Gerry - 16 Years Ago
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What ever you do don't forget to make sure the spair fits. Gerry
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By sundance241 - 16 Years Ago
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Gerry , first thing is to get the rotors machined, so the center of the rotor will fit into the rim, and tha t will include the spare tire .....good thing you reminded me !!!!!!!!!!!!!11...........Sam west central Florida
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