'40 Ford 16" wheels + Disc Brakes = ?

[Berdoo John]

Collecting parts for full-fendered Model A for my dad and I to share. I have a complete '40 front end...but I think getting a disc brake kit would make it safer for my folks to cruise in. I also have a set of '40 Ford 16s (4.5" wide I think) which I would like to run with 6.00x16s in the front. Sooo, besides the costly So-Cal Buick disc set-up, what are my options for a disc brake set-up that will accomodate stock '40 Ford wheels.

I see that Speedway sells a 5x5.5 bolt pattern disc kit, #91031909, but I don't know if '40 Ford wheels meet these requirements: "Wheels must have 3 7/16" center hole and have been designed for disc brake applications." Does anyone know?

Also the RealHotRod R&C project comes with Wilwood front discs and '40 Ford wheels...does anyone know the specifics of that set-up? Any help, especially part #'s would be greatly appreciated. TIA!

[Levis Classic]

I have looked at the same speedway kit and had the same questions. Hope someone will have an answer.

[Elrusto]

The Speedway kit will work with the 16's with no problem. With the 15" 60 model truck wheels you have to use a 1/4" spacer to clear the caliper. The center register on the rotor is pretty deep so you can use the spacers without any problems.
Hope this helps.


Mike