Does anyone know where I can get a 4 wheel disk brake conversion for my 2001 4x4? With the bigger tires on my truck it doesn't seem to stop all that well. Tiires, wheel and lift were done by the dealership I bought it from.

 

you sure you dont have 4 whl disc? i dont recall ever seeing a 4x4 97 or newer with rear drums.

there are brake upgrade kits out there. just takes alittle looking and searching. most rear disc conversions go for around $1500 to 3500

 

Thanx. i actually got to looking at my truck and it does have 4 wheel disk brakes. Just assumed the way it stopped that it had drums in the back like my ranger did. How about upgrade kits? Know where I could find them and how much?

 

I have a '98 4x4 Supercab, it has rear drums. Without a load in the bed, will converting the rear wheels to disc brakes improve braking performance?

-Brad

 

you can search the net for them. some upgrades are like stainless steel brake hoses, slotted rotors, better pads.

i would check to see if your brakes are working propperly now caliper slides could be sticking or pads could be binding in bracket. this would lead to less braking force.

disc brakes arent all they are suposed to be. they have draw backs too. like more pedal travel from increased piston surface area when the pads get worn out. most times fronts will wear out first but rears will be like 1000 miles later. on drums you ussually get 2 sets of fronts before you have to replace rear shoes.

Digi if you really have rear drums i would check to see if they are adjusted right and make sure every thing in there is moving freely. could have a frozen wheel cylinder.

 

Hey, I have a 2000 F150 supercab with rear drums! I've been trying to find some information on obtaining rear disc assemblies from salvage yards and changing them out myself. I'm not for sure if I need some type of proportioning valves or even another master cylinder or even if disc brake assemblies from another close year model would even mount up. All indications I've seen look like everything will bolt right on.. anyone out there tried this? Any input??

Thanks!!

 

Rear end conversion finally completed. 9.75, 3.73, LS. New discs, master cylinder, proportioning valve, and brake lines.

Sorry if you've read this post somewhere else. I'm just sooo happy! Sinked almost 2K into this project but well worth it. Rear axle was only $750.00 though. (Many thanks to our own JMC!) The pedal doesn't feel lik Sponge Bob Square Pants anymore. You feel firmness as soon as you step on it. The difference is like night and day.

And get this, for the 1st time ever, even brand new right off the dealership lot, the parking brakes actually hold the truck on the slanted driveway without putting it in gear. I had taken my truck back to the dealership under warranty several times for this issue but it was never resolved.

I'll post pics this weekend. Right now I'm busy checking 18" rims off American Racing's website. 17" AR chrome Pythons going up for sale.

 

drum brakes work great as long as u keep all the hardware in there is decent shape, lubing etc... making sure adjusters are properly maintained.