looking for source for performance rotors for front and drum to disc conversion on rear of '76 E250. i put a tremec 5 speed in and need to slow down!

 

Try downshifting then LOL!

Upgrading the front rotors (don't forget your calipers too) will be nice & painless, but switching out the rears will be a bit of a bear.
I know some of the F100/150 boys have done it, but almost everyone forgets something (like the parking brake modification).

I would love to hear how you get on, because my brakes are crap.

 

yeah, down shifting works, but the clutch complains a little! i saw a magazine ad with a kit for the conversion that was complete, but i can't remember the mag or company. (good thing i can remember to downshift!)

 

TSM has kits to convert rear drum to disc for dana 60 full floaters and also for earlier e vans

 

TSM has kits to convert rear drum to disc for dana 60 full floaters and also for earlier e vans

 

Is there a link you could post to that site?
Am wondering if it could fit them to my rears, becuase my rear brakes only seem to come on when I'm about stopped.
(and I've changed all the rear hardware, cylinders, springs, "auto" adjusters, shoes & even the drums.)

 

check tsm mfg in search, also search for drum to disc conversions, you are five lug, mine is eight.

 

Ya, didn't notice you had the E250 until I re-read it!

Be interested to see how you get on.

 

have you checked the pressure differintial valve

 

I'm going to jump in and ask I"m looking for different rotors for my E350. Had them turned a couple of times becouse of them worping. The dealer told me it was becouse I needed rear brakes. I know it was from my travel trailer (the factory over greased the wheel bearings and the brake shoes got covered w/ grease.) I am thinking about a rotor that vented but don"t know where to find some. Can any one help. Thanks

 

search for performance rotors on the web. i couldn't find any for my '76, but there were some for newer rigs, i think brembo had some.

 

Thanks will try what you suggest

 

Hello,

I've heard they now sell adjustable distribution valve, so you can dial in more force for the rears if you want,

 

yes, adjustable proportioning valves are a must in order to get proper balance between front and rear.