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Old Jun 13, 2003 | 09:46 AM
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Disk Brake Conversion

Hi out there, I have been searching high and low over the internet looking for a kit to convert my F250 4x4 drum brakes to disk. I have found companies that have kits but not for my truck. Does anyone here know where I might find a Kit for this? I am getting ready to travel the country pulling an 8000 lb., 32 foot trailer and i need more stopping power. Any assistance wouid be greatly appreciated.

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Old Jun 13, 2003 | 10:43 AM
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Disk Brake Conversion

You might try posting this under the appropriate model year F-Series forum above. Towing addicts are not always brake addicts. To me, drum rear brakes are better than rear disc brakes.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2003 | 11:29 AM
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Thanks for your response. I did post my query on a few of the forums. I just recently got my trailer and became very nervous by the lack of stopping power of the existing drums. I really had to push hard when going downhill at a highway exit.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2003 | 01:44 PM
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If you have to push that hard to get stopped, you need to have brakes on the trailer. Or, if you already have them, you need to adjust the brakes to be more agressive.
 
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