Well looks like it is time for some R&R on my brakes I blew a back brake line the other day while I was on the Pipeline working I don,t know if anyone has ever been on the pipeline right of way but it is all big hills and you need brakes! I had no tools on me just a pair of pliers so I cut the brake line and crimped it I also lost almost all my brake fluid and had no brake fluid with me so I had to put engine oil in the brake reservoir to get me home by the way this job was a two hour ride back to town so I was desperate. so now I figure since I have to vac out the engine oil from the system with my little pump and repair the broken brake line I may as well change brake pads up front because it is almost time any way but I hate drum brakes and would like to get rid of them. I remember a thread or two about changing from drums to discs in the back but can,t seem to find the threads.

If anyone knows of a kit that is out there I would appreciate it thanks

Walter

 

Best link-https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/63...-are-here.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...sc-brakes.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...r-braking.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...on-thread.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...brake-pad.html

Hope this helps, I copied these to a word doc. for later reference.
Rocky

 

You will need to completly flush your brake system. After you drain the lines you will need to flush them with denatured alcohol. You will need to replace or rebuild every hydaulic part in the brake system as well. IE: Master Cylinder, Wheel Cylinders, Calipers and Proportioning Valve and all of the rubber lines. The oil contaminates all of the rubber and seals when it is mixed with brake fluid and it WILL cause a hydaulic failure when you least expect it. I personally saw this when a rookie brake mechanic added contaminated brake fluid to an otherwise working brake system. Good luck.

 

Yeah I know this thanks anyway for the tip I sucked it all out and flushed it today still no back brakes.

 

Thanks so much! I appreciate it LOTS!