Brake

[Gse Brent]

My 01 ST has rear drum brakes, i was wondering if anyone converted them to rotors and calipers using the stock axle? Was going to use the search but wasn't sure what to type in there.

 

[OffTrac]

You'd probably be better off just switching the whole rear axle with one from '03-'05 in terms of time and money. I can't think of anyone having swapped them, but it is possible.

 

[Gse Brent]

Whats everyone upgrading to? Dana 44s or Ford 9.75?

 

[OffTrac]

It'd be easiest to swap for an 8.8 from another Sport Trac and probably cheaper. The 8.8 is a good axle. A lot of Jeepers try to get ahold of our axles to replace their rear D44.

 

[IZwack]

Whats everyone upgrading to? Dana 44s

Is that really an "upgrade"?

 

[Gse Brent]

not sure still a newbie, still learning

 

[sjr033]

The Jeepers are going from a D35 rear to the 8.8. Not from a D44.

 

[JohnnyO]

I believe that Ford Racing and Summit both have rear disc conversion kits. A D44 isn't any stronger than an 8.8" unless it's built and a disc brake 8.8" is a lot more plentiful and will drop right in. May have to change the master cylinder too, I'm not sure.