Disc brake rearend swap

I want to be first... LOL

for all the new people here is a link to my disc brake rearend swap.

Dead Link Removed

Also a link to the same writeup on Rick's site.

http://www.4x4central.com/discrear.html

[Edited by Paul Gagnon on 12-12-2000 at 02:50 PM]

 

[Gofast]

Rear ends, What could be better.....

Thanks for the link Paul.

I'll be starting a disc brake conversion using my existing rear end in a few weeks. I purchased Rick's Kit. This will be a good comparason between the two.

After upgrading to 35" tires I definately needed better brakes. It takes a little longer to slow down now. Nothing scarier than 35's bouncing on the highway.

 

[Scott B.]

Paul,

Did you add an adjustable proportioning valve to the rear brakes?

I'm about to install a '98 rear end into my Ranger, and the last thing to do is figure out where to plumb in the adjustable value. Also, I need to determine if I should bypass the factory proportioning valve.

 

[Paul Gagnon]

The only changes that I made to the hydraulic braking system was to retrofit the hard brake lines on the rearend. I did not adjust, change or bypass the factory proportioning valve. You may need to fine tune your brakes once the conversion is complete but I have had no problems with this setup.

 

[Rick]

I LOVE my new Explorer brakes I finally have an e-brake that works.

 

[rpenner54]

Originally posted by Rick
I LOVE my new Explorer brakes I finally have an e-brake that works.

About time! Now you can get out of the truck when its on a hill to take a pic!