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Tanman · 10-28-2010, 01:41 PM

I have a 9"rear end out of a 72 torino and im confused about what disk ,caliper and bracket to use for this upgrade. I have read that u can use explorer, gm, jeep and sidekick calipers. I really cant get a straight answer to a good parts list I can go get and just put it together.

*stich626* · 10-28-2010, 03:16 PM

the ford 8.8 and 9" svo disc brake kit (ford motorsports)
was nothing more than a late 90's explorer set up..
I have a set in basement,(svo kit)
all the part # are explorer
on a 9" u have to mount the house'n ends 90* from stock..
meaning turning the top of the end and have it now on the left
or having brackets made..
haven't looked but some have said with small ends they are fine. but big bearing ends must be turned..
no issue as I had moser just mount the ends that way..

or you can look at lincolns of the 70's

Tanman · 10-28-2010, 03:24 PM

Thanks for the info. By chance do you have a picture of yours?
So it would be explorer caliper,rotor and bracket. anything else that I would need ?

*stich626* · 10-28-2010, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tanman

Thanks for the info. By chance do you have a picture of yours?
So it would be explorer caliper,rotor and bracket. anything else that I would need ?

backing plates and all the drum parts (the e brake is a drum inside the rotor hat)..
e brake cables ..
mine are still in it's box, as I haven't started on my chevelle yet
basement is full of boxes for that car

Tanman · 10-28-2010, 04:30 PM

Awesome thanks for the help. So would you know the specific year or do you have the part numbers? I would hate to get the wrong ones. Thanks again for your help and good luck on the chevelle.

Twisted78SS · 10-28-2010, 05:11 PM

as an alternative,
I used a 74 disc brake setup from a full size Lincoln, I had the ends removed along with all the brake components. This gave me the big Ford ends, and all the brackets for using the stock 11 in rotor calipers from the Ford, and had it all welded on to my 12 bolt. I just have to finish trimming the bracket for the parts I won't need. I have mocked up the parking brake cables and brake lines, it all seems to work very well.

10-28-2010, 01:41 PM	#1
Tanman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 101	9 inch rear end disk brake questions I have a 9"rear end out of a 72 torino and im confused about what disk ,caliper and bracket to use for this upgrade. I have read that u can use explorer, gm, jeep and sidekick calipers. I really cant get a straight answer to a good parts list I can go get and just put it together.

10-28-2010, 03:16 PM	#2
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: 9 inch rear end disk brake questions the ford 8.8 and 9" svo disc brake kit (ford motorsports) was nothing more than a late 90's explorer set up.. I have a set in basement,(svo kit) all the part # are explorer on a 9" u have to mount the house'n ends 90* from stock.. meaning turning the top of the end and have it now on the left or having brackets made.. haven't looked but some have said with small ends they are fine. but big bearing ends must be turned.. no issue as I had moser just mount the ends that way.. or you can look at lincolns of the 70's Last edited by stich626; 10-28-2010 at 03:20 PM.

10-28-2010, 03:24 PM	#3
Tanman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 101	Re: 9 inch rear end disk brake questions Thanks for the info. By chance do you have a picture of yours? So it would be explorer caliper,rotor and bracket. anything else that I would need ?

10-28-2010, 04:30 PM	#5
Tanman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 101	Re: 9 inch rear end disk brake questions Awesome thanks for the help. So would you know the specific year or do you have the part numbers? I would hate to get the wrong ones. Thanks again for your help and good luck on the chevelle.

10-28-2010, 05:11 PM	#6
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: 9 inch rear end disk brake questions as an alternative, I used a 74 disc brake setup from a full size Lincoln, I had the ends removed along with all the brake components. This gave me the big Ford ends, and all the brackets for using the stock 11 in rotor calipers from the Ford, and had it all welded on to my 12 bolt. I just have to finish trimming the bracket for the parts I won't need. I have mocked up the parking brake cables and brake lines, it all seems to work very well. __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired



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