Can someone explain...(rear disc setup)
10-16-2007, 04:09 PM
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Can someone explain...(rear disc setup)
I'm hoping someone here can explain something to me...
I'm looking into puting rear discs on my '88 LX. From the research I have done, I can use 94-98 rear axles (which I have) and 94-04 rear discs, calipers, etc (which I have). I'm just a bit confused as to how will the '98 axles work with the '88 rear end. Is the axle housing the same length and just the axle shaftsare longer to allow the use of disc brakes? I know I will have to do thebrake booster changes.I just want to make sure I'm not missing something.
I'm looking into puting rear discs on my '88 LX. From the research I have done, I can use 94-98 rear axles (which I have) and 94-04 rear discs, calipers, etc (which I have). I'm just a bit confused as to how will the '98 axles work with the '88 rear end. Is the axle housing the same length and just the axle shaftsare longer to allow the use of disc brakes? I know I will have to do thebrake booster changes.I just want to make sure I'm not missing something.
10-16-2007, 05:04 PM
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RE: Can someone explain...(rear disc setup)
ORIGINAL: mjr46
94-98 axles are five lug not 4 lug so you'd better have 5 lug rims ready to go on the car that's the big thing you are missing
94-98 axles are five lug not 4 lug so you'd better have 5 lug rims ready to go on the car that's the big thing you are missing
10-16-2007, 08:11 PM
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RE: Can someone explain...(rear disc setup)
It'll definately reduce your stopping distance. As of yet, I haven't felt like I needed it in the 1/4 mile, but I'm getting close too, as my mph has hit 120. So, maybe soon the conversion will be for me
10-16-2007, 08:24 PM
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RE: Can someone explain...(rear disc setup)
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I'm hoping someone here can explain something to me...
I'm looking into puting rear discs on my '88 LX. From the research I have done, I can use 94-98 rear axles (which I have) and 94-04 rear discs, calipers, etc (which I have). I'm just a bit confused as to how will the '98 axles work with the '88 rear end. Is the axle housing the same length and just the axle shaftsare longer to allow the use of disc brakes? I know I will have to do thebrake booster changes.I just want to make sure I'm not missing something.
I'm hoping someone here can explain something to me...
I'm looking into puting rear discs on my '88 LX. From the research I have done, I can use 94-98 rear axles (which I have) and 94-04 rear discs, calipers, etc (which I have). I'm just a bit confused as to how will the '98 axles work with the '88 rear end. Is the axle housing the same length and just the axle shaftsare longer to allow the use of disc brakes? I know I will have to do thebrake booster changes.I just want to make sure I'm not missing something.
10-16-2007, 10:35 PM
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RE: Can someone explain...(rear disc setup)
u dont need a new brake booster. i am running cobra dual pistons in the front and ssbc kit for the rear adn i stop on a dime. i used a 94 gt mc and the stock 88 brake booster with and adjustable proportioning valve. as long as you set your proportioning vavle correctly, you shouldnt have a problem. i called the mm tech line and they helped out a ton!
10-16-2007, 11:18 PM
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RE: Can someone explain...(rear disc setup)
The only thing I have done on my rear disk setup is a large brake line to the rear and the rear disks. That alone made a huge difference on my 86. I will be adding proportioning valve and master cylinder later. But the shorthand mod I did cut my stopping distance down by about 30%. Not to mention it really reduced the plowing during hard braking.
My rear end with disk setup came out of an 88 t-bird turbo coupe. It is 3/4 wider on each side and is a 3.73 posi.
My rear end with disk setup came out of an 88 t-bird turbo coupe. It is 3/4 wider on each side and is a 3.73 posi.
10-17-2007, 02:51 PM
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RE: Can someone explain...(rear disc setup)
ORIGINAL: 88_cobra
u dont need a new brake booster. i am running cobra dual pistons in the front and ssbc kit for the rear adn i stop on a dime. i used a 94 gt mc and the stock 88 brake booster with and adjustable proportioning valve. as long as you set your proportioning vavle correctly, you shouldnt have a problem. i called the mm tech line and they helped out a ton!
u dont need a new brake booster. i am running cobra dual pistons in the front and ssbc kit for the rear adn i stop on a dime. i used a 94 gt mc and the stock 88 brake booster with and adjustable proportioning valve. as long as you set your proportioning vavle correctly, you shouldnt have a problem. i called the mm tech line and they helped out a ton!
10-18-2007, 03:39 AM
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RE: Can someone explain...(rear disc setup)
ORIGINAL: blwn93gt
you are able to lock up your brakes with the stock booster? there is a reason ford went with a larger booster on the 93 cobra and in 94 when all mustangs came with rear disc brakes. i guess your one of the lucky few.
ORIGINAL: 88_cobra
u dont need a new brake booster. i am running cobra dual pistons in the front and ssbc kit for the rear adn i stop on a dime. i used a 94 gt mc and the stock 88 brake booster with and adjustable proportioning valve. as long as you set your proportioning vavle correctly, you shouldnt have a problem. i called the mm tech line and they helped out a ton!
u dont need a new brake booster. i am running cobra dual pistons in the front and ssbc kit for the rear adn i stop on a dime. i used a 94 gt mc and the stock 88 brake booster with and adjustable proportioning valve. as long as you set your proportioning vavle correctly, you shouldnt have a problem. i called the mm tech line and they helped out a ton!
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