Brake conversion
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Brake conversion
I’ve got a 1995 Ford F150 XLT, Super cab, Long bed, with the 5.0. Anyways, my rear axle has the bigger bearing and Im having trouble on what disc brake conversion kit i should get for it. I got a kit from jegs for the 8.8 & 9” conversion kit but nothing lines up or fits. If someone could provide links to buy rear disc brake kits for ‘95 f150 big bearing
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Is it a 9.75 inch rear end maybe?
Those were the only 3 options for rear ends in a F150, and the 9" was done / gone by 1985 or so when the 8.8 took over for production IIRR
When it comes to disc brake conversion kits they probably list a 9 inch and a 8.8 for the masses
You look for a 9.75 one
Good luck
The rear end should be a tag number under one of the bolts on the coverplate that should ID the axle
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Your sticker on the door jamb may list an axle ID code next to the trans code
Those were the only 3 options for rear ends in a F150, and the 9" was done / gone by 1985 or so when the 8.8 took over for production IIRR
When it comes to disc brake conversion kits they probably list a 9 inch and a 8.8 for the masses
You look for a 9.75 one
Good luck
The rear end should be a tag number under one of the bolts on the coverplate that should ID the axle
And
Your sticker on the door jamb may list an axle ID code next to the trans code
Mountain Pass
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Just food for thought as I was trying to find better braking as well when towing; leave the rear brakes alone and find a superduty at the junkyard then pull the hydro-brake booster assembly off of it. It is a bolt in upgrade and yields amazing results. *protip, snag the brake pedal assembly as well. The rod is about an inch higher on the hydro brake pedal.
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I can't see that there would be better braking unless you do something with the braking. A hydro boost system may make the pedal feel better and make you assume there is better braking, but it's still the brakes that are doing the work.
As far as I am concerned, as much as these trucks can carry, the brakes are way too small. I've seen European cars with bigger brakes than many of the Ford trucks.
As far as I am concerned, as much as these trucks can carry, the brakes are way too small. I've seen European cars with bigger brakes than many of the Ford trucks.
Cross-Country
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True. I personally am a big fan of bigger brakes. Did a g-body El Camino upgrade ATS spindles to install 14" rotors with Baer Brakes 6 piston calipers up front, on the rear a Currie Track 9 with Baer 12" rotors and matching calipers, and tied it all together with Hydratech hydroboost system with a Lee steering box. It was a far cry from the 9" rotors and drum brake set up from the factory. Not looking to go the same route, but would like to improve upon the platform. I know that good braided brake hoses do assist. The hydroboost, for me, does make braking feel more positive and than a vacuum source for brake assistance. True, it is just a different way to accomplish the very same thing.
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If you grab a hydro from our generation (1992-1997), it'll bolt in. I'm a believer in Hydro, the difference in my red truck was night and day. Another advantage that wasn't brought up yet is that the master cylinder is ( I think ) 1/4 inch bigger in diameter so that will deliver more fluid to the slave cylinders. I'm going to be snagging one for the Bronco as soon as I find one at the junkyard.
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I’ve got a 1995 Ford F150 XLT, Super cab, Long bed, with the 5.0. Anyways, my rear axle has the bigger bearing and Im having trouble on what disc brake conversion kit i should get for it. I got a kit from jegs for the 8.8 & 9” conversion kit but nothing lines up or fits. If someone could provide links to buy rear disc brake kits for ‘95 f150 big bearing
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The Ford 9.75 didn't exist when these trucks were manufactured, the Dana 60 is also a "9.75 axle" but it wasn't an option in a 1/2 ton pickup of this vintage either.
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