Doing a 65 mustang front disc brake conversion at home

Thinking about a 65 mustang front disc brake conversion usually starts after that one scary moment when you realize those old drum brakes just aren't cutting it in modern traffic. You're cruising along, enjoying the V8 rumble or the hum of your straight-six, someone slams on their brakes in a modern SUV, and you hit your pedal only to feel… well, not much. It's that sinking feeling where the car slows down, but not nearly fast enough. Let's be real, while those original 1965 four-wheel drums were fine for 1965, they're a bit of a liability on today's roads. ...

April 30, 2026 · 7 min · Britany Dunn