question about rear breaks

[Terry Fields]

So just replaced the hub and wheel bearing assembly on my 01 sport trac and was thinking of doing a rear drum break to disk break conversion. Has anyone done it and what would be the best way if you have.

 

[swshawaii]

How To: 8.8 Drums to Disc swap the hard way

Haven't done this conversion since 2002-05 Sport Tracs came equipped with rear disc brakes.
One of MANY 8.8 rear drum to disc brake conversions found on line.
Ford Motorsport M

Ford M-2300-G kit discontinued long ago. Probably cheaper finding a good 8.8 (31 spline) axle from a local salvage yard.
8" 9" Ford - 11" Rear Disc Brake Kit w/ Parking Brake 5 Lug -M-2300-G Small Ford | eBay

 

[Terry Fields]

would it be easier to find an axle out of a Sport Trac that already has disk brakes or did Ford change them. I know it has to be the same gear ratio as my axle and would need the proportioning valve also.

 

[429CJ-3X2]

Haven't done this conversion since 2002-05 Sport Tracs came equipped with rear disc brakes.

2002 had rear drum brakes

 

[swshawaii]

^ Thanks, good to know. Maybe a late 2002 model year change?

If not, Wikipedia needs a correction. LOL

For 2002, the chassis was given four-wheel disc brakes (replacing rear drum brakes) with the rear discs being the largest offered on a solid rear axle Explorer (11.83" vs 11.2").

Ford Explorer Sport Trac - Wikipedia