Brake Drum to Disc conversion kits?
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Brake Drum to Disc conversion kits?
I like the simplicity of changing Disc brakes, a buddy of mine told me he bought a, Brake Drum to Disc conversion kit for his 07 Chevy Silverado. I was wondering if there's something like this on the blue oval side, and what exactly I should ask for when calling for parts? Also who might have the best deal, when it comes to refurbs and recertified brake parts. So far the guys at Auto Zone had no clue what I was talking about, and NAPA doesn't carry anything like that for my truck (93 XLT V8 5.0). I would like to get a conversion brake kit, because I've seen how hard it is to change drum brakes, & I really don't want to put any back on, I'd rather just buy a conversion kit and put disc brakes on instead.
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Well I can't believe nobody replied to this message. Of course there are disc brake conversion kits for these F150's. I am assuming you have the Ford 8.8 rear end. Wilwood makes conversion kits you can get through Summit Racing. Also, other kits are out there, but I've done a lot of research on doing this swap in my 86 F150, and the Wilwood was the simplest. Keep in mind, you may have to swap out the master cylinder and proportioning valve as well. Good luck.
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Any idea if this kit would work on our trucks?
Wilwood Disc Brakes 140-3018-BD - Wilwood Forged Dynalite Rear Drag Brake Kits - Application - SummitRacing.com
Wilwood Disc Brakes 140-3018-BD - Wilwood Forged Dynalite Rear Drag Brake Kits - Application - SummitRacing.com
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The 140-3018-BD doesn't have provision for a parking brake. The 140-7146 has the integral parking brake included. You can check it out at Wilwood Disc Brakes 140-7146-D - Wilwood Dynalite Pro Series Rear Disc Brake Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com
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Ron
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Ron
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Well I can't believe nobody replied to this message. Of course there are disc brake conversion kits for these F150's. I am assuming you have the Ford 8.8 rear end. Wilwood makes conversion kits you can get through Summit Racing. Also, other kits are out there, but I've done a lot of research on doing this swap in my 86 F150, and the Wilwood was the simplest. Keep in mind, you may have to swap out the master cylinder and proportioning valve as well. Good luck.
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The 140-3018-BD doesn't have provision for a parking brake. The 140-7146 has the integral parking brake included. You can check it out at Wilwood Disc Brakes 140-7146-D - Wilwood Dynalite Pro Series Rear Disc Brake Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com
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Ron
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8.8 Ford Rear Disc Brake Kit
this link has a kit for your truck, and there are other sites as well other than wilwood, you can always manufacture your own to, just buy the rotor and caliper and make your own bracket to bolt everything together.
this link has a kit for your truck, and there are other sites as well other than wilwood, you can always manufacture your own to, just buy the rotor and caliper and make your own bracket to bolt everything together.
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Well I can't believe nobody replied to this message. Of course there are disc brake conversion kits for these F150's. I am assuming you have the Ford 8.8 rear end. Wilwood makes conversion kits you can get through Summit Racing. Also, other kits are out there, but I've done a lot of research on doing this swap in my 86 F150, and the Wilwood was the simplest. Keep in mind, you may have to swap out the master cylinder and proportioning valve as well. Good luck.
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