Rear disk swap
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Rear disk swap
Has anyone done a rear disk conversion on their trucks.
What parts did you use.
I built a rear disk setup on my 4x4 mustang from d44 parts. It worked awesome. But no ebrake. I need a parking brake.
I was thinking about using explorer disks if the axle housing bolt pattern was same (I work at a cnc machine shop so getting rotors redrilled is easy)
That would give me decent nonvented rotors and parking brake.
Or
I use front rotors on the back and use the weld on brackets to hold eldorado calipers and make parking cable brackets to work.
What you guys think.
I need to replace EVERYTHING according to the inspection shop. Not cables but drums hardware cylinders shoes and whatever else they want.
If I'm buying all new anyway I'll just spend the 100 more and do disk if I wanted.
What parts did you use.
I built a rear disk setup on my 4x4 mustang from d44 parts. It worked awesome. But no ebrake. I need a parking brake.
I was thinking about using explorer disks if the axle housing bolt pattern was same (I work at a cnc machine shop so getting rotors redrilled is easy)
That would give me decent nonvented rotors and parking brake.
Or
I use front rotors on the back and use the weld on brackets to hold eldorado calipers and make parking cable brackets to work.
What you guys think.
I need to replace EVERYTHING according to the inspection shop. Not cables but drums hardware cylinders shoes and whatever else they want.
If I'm buying all new anyway I'll just spend the 100 more and do disk if I wanted.
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arnt explorer axles narrower?? There was some reason they couldnt be used. There are a few rear disk brake thread. Try searching.
90% of braking is the front brakes. I dont see rear disk being worth the money and time. Throw some nice brakes up front and your good.
90% of braking is the front brakes. I dont see rear disk being worth the money and time. Throw some nice brakes up front and your good.
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Can't go much bigger up front and keep 15" wheels. Maybe a caliper swap on the older ttb d44 with removable caliper bracket or newer with bolt on calipers. But I'm stuck with integrated brake caliper brackets.
Only people who tow a lot will notice rear disk brakes. Or those with big heavy tires.
Only people who tow a lot will notice rear disk brakes. Or those with big heavy tires.
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Can't go much bigger up front and keep 15" wheels. Maybe a caliper swap on the older ttb d44 with removable caliper bracket or newer with bolt on calipers. But I'm stuck with integrated brake caliper brackets.
Only people who tow a lot will notice rear disk brakes. Or those with big heavy tires.
Only people who tow a lot will notice rear disk brakes. Or those with big heavy tires.
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I have this kit. 8.8 Ford Rear Disc Brake Kit
So far it seems to be working well. I only have about 30 miles on the truck though. LOL
So far it seems to be working well. I only have about 30 miles on the truck though. LOL