Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit

January 2024, Back in Limited Stock and NO Price Increase. If showing Out of Stock please email stevieg407eh@gmail for delivery times and to pre-order.

Suitable for all models of 50's 8, 10 and Pennant including Companion and Commercials.

Following enquiries from members The Standard Motor Club introduces a complete kit to convert all 50's Standard 8 and 10 vehicles to Front Disc Brakes retaining all original Suspension and Steering components including the Vertical Link.

Please read the full listing carefully before buying. Installation and safety advice below price.

All parts are to original Stanpart design and specification or higher.

Photograph shows major parts for one side only. Kit is for both front wheels

All parts in the kit are new unless stated below.

2x New Brake Discs

2 x New Reproduction Lockhead/Girling Type 14 Brake Calipers.

2 x New Alloy Caliper Mounting Brackets

2 x Reconditioned Hubs Spitfire/Herald

2 x New Stub Axles Spitfire mk1/Herald 1200 to suit hubs

2 x  New Wheel Bearing Kits

2 x  New Hub Dust Caps not previously available.

Set standard Brake Pads

Pad Fitting Kit

All Bolts, Nuts and Washers required to fit Calipers and Discs.

Following Feed Back from previous purchasers, the kit no longer includes Herald Brake Hoses as 8/10 original hoses are longer.

For Safety reasons only available as a complete kit.

Price Including VAT £588.00p. Carriage including substantial insurance will be added at checkout. 

Fitting instructions will be included but it is strongly recommended that fitting is undertaken by a professional mechanic or a highly experienced owner.

Proper safety equipment is essential, in particular axle/chassis stands and a good hydraulic jack. An 8/10 Workshop Manual is worthwhile as are an AF Socket Set, Breaker Bar and Torque Wrench.

This kit was originally developed for early Herald cars with Front Drum Brakes. Whilst some parts are common with the 8/10 there are significant differences and it is possible that some specialist equipment and machining may be required.

Disc brakes will offer a small increase in braking torque to 8 and 10 models but also greater resistance to wheel locking and brake fade making the brakes more suitable to drivers used to modern braking systems. They are also suitable for cars that have mildly tuned engines of similar weight to original.

Please remember this modification MUST be notified to your insurer to maintain adequate cover.