rear disc brake conversion????
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rear disc brake conversion????
does anyone know if there is conversion kit available for a 91 bronco, to convert the wimpy rear drums over to disc brakes. i know the fords came with discs in 92 or 93, but it was a 4 wheel anti locks. i want to keep my from locking brakes, and i want my backs to work better and work properly in the rain/mud/under water.
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Oh man, theres been some debates about this one. I personaly dont think there's a need for rear disc's, just a hydroboost system. However, to each his own. Look at ford racing homepage and ive seen a rear disc brake conv. kit for you 8.8 for about $350 or so. Good luck.
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There is absolutely no comparison for the stopping power that disc brakes provide over drums. Its a fact that vehicles with front disc/rear drum brakes rely on the discs to provide better than 60% of the overall braking power for the entire braking system. Rear disc conversions increase rear axle sytopping power and if nothing else reduce the frequency with which the front pads must be replaced. With this in mind Check this page at The Streetrod Manufacturing Company
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[QUOTE=JetBlackBronco]those look great, but will they work with anti lock brakes?
Does a disc brake conversion require an adjustable proportioning valve?, and if so will the ABS work correctly.
Keeping in mind that ABS sensor on the rear is on the differential carrier not the individual wheels like the front.
I have a disc brake conversion I will be installing when I regear. Just want a few answers to avoid headaches
Does a disc brake conversion require an adjustable proportioning valve?, and if so will the ABS work correctly.
Keeping in mind that ABS sensor on the rear is on the differential carrier not the individual wheels like the front.
I have a disc brake conversion I will be installing when I regear. Just want a few answers to avoid headaches
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Guys, guys, disc brake conversions work EVEN BETTER with ABS because you DON'T need an adjustable proportioning valve, the ABS computer reads the brake response and adjusts fluid flow to the rear brakes accordingly. Remember that the sensor for the rear portion of the ABS is the VSS in the top of the rear diff. housing. So, swapping to rear dics with ABS actually makes the swap a simpler project than if you had a standard barking system.
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Originally Posted by greystreak92
Guys, guys, disc brake conversions work EVEN BETTER with ABS because you DON'T need an adjustable proportioning valve, the ABS computer reads the brake response and adjusts fluid flow to the rear brakes accordingly. Remember that the sensor for the rear portion of the ABS is the VSS in the top of the rear diff. housing. So, swapping to rear dics with ABS actually makes the swap a simpler project than if you had a standard barking system.
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Originally Posted by greystreak92
There is absolutely no comparison for the stopping power that disc brakes provide over drums. Its a fact that vehicles with front disc/rear drum brakes rely on the discs to provide better than 60% of the overall braking power for the entire braking system. Rear disc conversions increase rear axle sytopping power and if nothing else reduce the frequency with which the front pads must be replaced.
Having said that, does anyone have any hard data to show how much better is braking with rear disc brakes?
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Originally Posted by greystreak92
Guys, guys, disc brake conversions work EVEN BETTER with ABS because you DON'T need an adjustable proportioning valve, the ABS computer reads the brake response and adjusts fluid flow to the rear brakes accordingly. Remember that the sensor for the rear portion of the ABS is the VSS in the top of the rear diff. housing. So, swapping to rear dics with ABS actually makes the swap a simpler project than if you had a standard barking system.
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To remove the axles,
remove rearend cover
remove the pinion shaft lock-bolt
pull pinion shaft out
push axles in
remove c-lock from the groove in the end of the axles
pull axles out.
If you have a Haynes book it should have pictures of the axle removal.
remove rearend cover
remove the pinion shaft lock-bolt
pull pinion shaft out
push axles in
remove c-lock from the groove in the end of the axles
pull axles out.
If you have a Haynes book it should have pictures of the axle removal.
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Originally Posted by body9599
does this apply to those of us without VSS? 89's didn't have VSS right?
In response to argathor's comments about front heaviness and weight transfer I don't refute any of it. But, in those instances when we who do load our trucks with gear and do use them to tow, wouldn't be be nice to know the added beneift of discs on the rear are there WHEN they are needed? You may not need the jack and the tire iron all the time either but you sure are glad they are there when a tire goes flat. I see rear discs as an improvement not unlike adding a selectable locker. No, it may not come in to play every day but when it does, its damned nice to have it. I don't know about the rest of this community, but I for one find myself using my Bronco to its full potential on a regular basis.
Last edited by greystreak92; Oct 5, 2005 at 09:46 PM.
