any body convert from drums to discs?
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From: El Paso, TX USA
any body convert from drums to discs?
I like the ease of maintanence on discs and will cosider the conversion if there is not a lot to it. I know later trucks come with discs so I could pick me up a complete rear from a junk yard and bolt it in. What concerns me is the line pressures and compatibility. thanks
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From: Beautiful Fort Worth in the Great State of Texas which is part of The Best Country on this Planet Earth, The U.S.A.!
I was also curious about doing this mod.
Of course Ford came out with rear disc in late 99 and my truck is a early 99
I have seen kits to change the earlier Mustang over to rear wheel disc but I have seen nothing on the trucks.
Did you ever find anything?
As for swapping a hole rear I don't think that would be neccesary.
The kits I have seen use a bracket to hold the caliper, it bolts onto where the dust shield/back plate of the drum brakes do.
As far as the ABS, that would require some work/engineering!
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Of course Ford came out with rear disc in late 99 and my truck is a early 99
I have seen kits to change the earlier Mustang over to rear wheel disc but I have seen nothing on the trucks.
Did you ever find anything?
As for swapping a hole rear I don't think that would be neccesary.
The kits I have seen use a bracket to hold the caliper, it bolts onto where the dust shield/back plate of the drum brakes do.
As far as the ABS, that would require some work/engineering!
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Roger In DFW. Home of the 1999 Stanley Cup Champion ****Dallas Stars****
99 F-150 Sport XL Bright Red, 50 Series Flowmaster, Lower front valance painted to match truck!
99.5 L Wheels And Michelin Pilots 285/55/18