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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 08:42 PM
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Rear disk brake conversion

I was wondering about converting my 72 f250 rear dana 60 to disk brake. I heard i could use chevy over the counter parts but not sure, disk brake and caliper. I would like to have e brakes as well since my truck is a manual trans.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 09:16 PM
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According to this page (scroll to the bottom), it is possible to use Eldorado calipers with an integral parking brake mechanism. However it does require custom parking brake cables:

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DANA 60 Rear Disc Brake Conversion Pictorial - The FORDification.com Forums
 
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TSM Manufacturing Ford Truck Dana 60 Rear Disc Conversion Kit 67-72 or 72-79 (Early vs Late)
 
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