Why disc brakes? Easy answer: they stop better.
Safety matters, especially if you’re going to have passengers. Fortunately, this kit runs close to what you’d pay to replace original drums.
Speedway 8 & 9 Inch Ford Disc Brake Conversion Kit w/ E-Brake
- Universal Fit Dual Bolt Pattern: 5 X 4.5″ (Ford, others) and 5 X 4.75″ (GM, others)
- 11 Inch Diameter Vented Rotors
This kit delivers disc brake stopping power at nearly the same cost as rebuilding/replacing drum brakes. The kit includes all of the brackets and flanges that fit the three most popular sizes of the Ford 9 inch and 8 inch rear-ends.
DIY Bolt-on Disc Brake Solution
This kit provides an easy to install, bolt-on solution for upgrading your pre-1980 Ford passenger car 9 inch rear-end to disc brake performance.
Disc Brake Conversion kit Installation
Joe and Zach show the trick to installation here…
910-31921 Instructions (PDF)
Caliper Adjustment Instructions (PDF)
Learn More / Buy This Kit from Speedway Motors (non-affiliate link)
Applications
Applications by axle housing flange:
- Small Ford Style 3-3/8″ x 2″
- Big Ford Old Style 3-1/2″ x 2-3/8″
- Big Ford New Style 3-9/16″ x 2″
When converting to 4 wheel disc brakes you will need a disc/disc proportioning valve and larger bore master cylinder to get the right ratio and fluid to those rear calipers
