9" disc brakes

[LEB Ben]

I decided since I'll be going hydroboost in the Bronco, I may as well attack the whole braking system, and I really hate working on drums (I know they can function extremely well)...considering discs are about a 15 job in their entirity, and stupid simple. I'll still be doing the hardware portion of the 350 upgrade to the fronts. I've been reading up on 9" conversions, but it seems everyone has their own little twists and I'm getting confusificated. Ideally, I'd like to use all Ford parts, but I'm told the axle shaft flange will need to be turned down??? I've been told/read this can be done with GM or Dodge parts for less than $100 (and even sammi parts albeit a thinner rotor). My question...anyone have a good 9" conversion write up in their stash of important threads??? I've found all inclusive kits, but don't wanna drop $400 when I know it's possible to piece your own junk together for $100.

 

[BuzzGun79]

Ben...I may be getting a little off base here for most of my knowledge is old school Tech,but my thinking is this...Since the Bronco has the 9" rear end,why not try to locate a factory 9" from maybe a lincoln or other 4 wheel disc vehicle,with the larger lug pattern for a parts source or is there such a beast, i cannot recall,at the time period we didnt get into rear discs that much for they were being introduced.Maybe im grabbing at straws here..jus thought ide shoot the idea out.

 

[LEB Ben]

^^^That's kinda what I was trying to find info on. I do know there are hub differences among the 9" axles. Beyond that, still doing some digging.

 

[dave]

I read go with thunder bird frt. caliburs, f350 rear wheel seals and f350 booster and master clinder.

 

[Mil1ion]

With another Ford vehicle parts which rims/wheels will you use since the truck bolt pattern is 5 on 5.5 ?

The Lincoln is different from trucks

The only really good way to get discs is the http://ssbrakes.com/ conversion

http://ssbrakes.com/i-10093000-disc-brake-kit-rear-1-single-piston-with-11-25in-rotor.html