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W1d0wmak3r 06-10-2014 09:27 PM

1995 F150 Rear drum to disc conversion?
 
I can't manage to find any conversion kits to change out my old drum brakes for pads and rotors. I'm assuming for whatever reason they don't exist, but has anyone figured out a way to do it? Maybe using the conversion kit for the Mustangs and modifying it to work?

Any ideas?

Diesel_Brad 06-10-2014 09:33 PM

Maybe look at an explorer 8.8 axle, the later ones had disc brakes

W1d0wmak3r 06-10-2014 09:34 PM


Originally Posted by Diesel_Brad (Post 14421037)
Maybe look at an explorer 8.8 axle, the later ones had disc brakes

Awesome, thanks Brad.

UNTAMND 06-10-2014 09:52 PM

Not sure if he's referring to the old 9" big bearing rear end, but this guy has some nice kits. Email and ask him.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=230871267818

I'm not a fan of the explorer rear disks because they are non vented with small calipers. They worked fine to stop my 5700lb explorers, but I just thought they should have been bigger or vented.

W1d0wmak3r 06-10-2014 10:00 PM

I just found this kit that includes four piston calipers and you can pay a little extra to have the kit include drilled and slotted rotors.

For some reason it won't let me add the link but it's made by Willwood. It will run about $700 for what I want, but it's worth it if it's as good as they claim.

Crewcabber 06-10-2014 10:13 PM

You will not be disappointed with Willwood products.

W1d0wmak3r 06-10-2014 10:18 PM


Originally Posted by Crewcabber (Post 14421189)
You will not be disappointed with Willwood products.

That's what I like to hear. I'm not ready to do it yet, but soon. I have two other irons in the fire for my truck right now. Gotta get those projects buttoned up first.

Thanks for the help guys. I never would have found it searching just for 95 F150 kit like I was.

UNTAMND 06-10-2014 10:43 PM


Originally Posted by Crewcabber (Post 14421189)
You will not be disappointed with Willwood products.

Other than no parking brake....
I prefer wilwood, I have 6 piston front and 4 piston rear (13.5"/12.2" rotors) on my mustang. I've put them on numerous other builds, can't go wrong.

Keep in mind that you may need to figure out a parking brake solution on any rear disk brake retro kit.

rla2005 06-11-2014 07:10 AM

Bronco Graveyard carries this kit: 8.8" 1984-96 Disc Brake Conv.

UNTAMND 06-11-2014 08:10 AM

That's the same kit I linked to eBay, only $20 cheaper from bronco graveyard.
Cool. I prefer buying from a vendor.

Jarryd 06-11-2014 08:36 AM

I like the kit from bronco graveyard but how hard is it to find those rear calipers? I may look into doing this the next time I have the axles out for a great change.

UNTAMND 06-11-2014 08:43 AM


Originally Posted by Jarryd (Post 14421973)
I like the kit from bronco graveyard but how hard is it to find those rear calipers? I may look into doing this the next time I have the axles out for a great change.

Oh crap. Bronco graveyard doesn't come with calipers. So the eBay one is way cheaper. The eBay link I posted is the same kit, only with calipers and $20 more.

Jarryd, Monte Carlo calipers (if you're not using ebrake) are cheap and probably on the parts store shelves. Eldorado calipers are probably not in stock, but easily obtainable.

Jarryd 06-11-2014 08:47 AM


Originally Posted by UNTAMND (Post 14422011)
Oh crap. Bronco graveyard doesn't come with calipers. So the eBay one is way cheaper. The eBay link I posted is the same kit, only with calipers and $20 more.

Jarryd, Monte Carlo calipers (if you're not using ebrake) are cheap and probably on the parts store shelves. Eldorado calipers are probably not in stock, but easily obtainable.

I need that e brake. I have a 5 speed and have to set it on the boat ramp every weekend.


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