Brett, Your Rear Brakes, ?

[Todd]

Brett,
I have read and understand your rear disk brake conversion. However, to give me a jump on this, approximately how much did you have to adjust the power booster pushrod out? Was it just a few mm's/turns or more than that? Anything will help and be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.



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Todd Metzger
tmetz@umr.edu
'Off-Road and More!'
93 "Ford X 4" XLT

 

[Brett]

Todd,

Rick actually let me in on this trick. He said he had to do it on his truck. Anyway, I didn't have to adjust it much. Only about 2 turns. This can, however, vary from vehicle to vehicle. I actually had to adjust mine and take it for several test drives until it "felt right." I also readjusted it after about 1000 miles.

Let me know if this helps you out any or if I can help you out in any other way.

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Brett Grooms
94 Explorer Sport

 

[Todd]

Brett,
Thanks for the quick reply. I am going to try to go rip some brakes off of a parted late model on Wednesday.
I figured that the adjustment wasn't much and would vary, but at least this gives me a ballpark. Thanks!


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Todd Metzger
tmetz@umr.edu
'Off-Road and More!'
93 "Ford X 4" XLT

 

[ResqExplorer]

Rear Brakes ?????

Brett
I have been trying to locate your disk brake conversion thread that I read so much about, but am having no luck. I have a 91 and just picked up a complete set of rear disks. Before I run out and try to make them fit, do you have any tips or tricks.

 

[410Fortune]

Dont forget fella's, I too did the rear disc conversion on my truck (well I bought a disc braked 8.8) and Brett helped me with the whole thing. HE helps me with everything, hahahaha

Anyways I adjusted the front/rear biast with the pushrod and it worked okay.

However recently I took on the much bigger job of finishing the conversion, I installed the master cylinder form a 95 Explorer that was set up with the correct bore for the rear disc brakes.

The brakes work about 300% better now, and I did a full write up on the proceedure and problems encountered.

I would recommend if you are going to do the rear disc brakes, do it right and use the correct master cylinder........


http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=86114&highlight=rear+disc+complete

 

[Brett]

I second what jamie had mentioned about doing the master cylinder swap.

Here is the link to the original article I did over 4 years ago.

http://www.explorer4x4.com/discswap.html

Brett

 

[ResqExplorer]

Rear brakes

Thanks Brett ... Now that I have read how to do it, my box of brake parts is starting to look ok. Thanks again,
From another Brett