Would like to see my 79 Ford F150 4x4 have a set of rear disc brakes on her. Is there a conversion kit for this task, or would it be easier, or cheaper to install late model Rear end axle with disc brakes already on it? Thanks!

 

you could check with summit racing or godfather customs. truckin magazines have a lot of adds for dealers of disc brake conversion kits.

 

This is the kit you want! I did alot of research and this is the kit I will buy for my 1984 Bronco once I get the money. It comes complete with a NEW power brake booster, a NEW front/rear Disc brake master cylinder (Equal chambers sizes for front and back), new proportioning valve. The rear discs / calibers etc.

http://www.mpbrakes.com/reardisc.htm

Get the rear disc kit plus a four wheel disc brake booster, master and valve kit for $995!

Take a look...

 

that sounds like a pretty good deal. i've looked into getting my brake system changed to a better-than-stock brake system. thanks for the info.

 

The biggest misconception people have is that you can just swap your drums with discs in the rear.

Two things that make that swap bogus.

1. You current drum/disc master cylinder has a small resevior for the SMALL wheel cylinders, and doesn't have the volume to handle rear disc brakes.

2. Your current proportioning value is setup to proportion discs and drums, not 4 wheel discs.

I am sure people will argue against both points, but if you just think about it, you will realize that I am correct.

-Steve

 

http://www.stainlesssteelbrakes.com/...4WD)&year=1979