Got a start today on converting my 9" from drum to disc brakes. Found 5 Ford Explorers at the pull a part ranging in years from 97-01 Pictured in first pic is the 2001. I started on it, but it was going to be extra work pulling the axles to get to the goods. I ended up pulling from a 97 that someone had already pulled the axles from leaving the goodies for me
I didnt get to pull the E-brake cable cause the wife kept texting me are you done yet, are you done yet
My 9" Ford rear has the Torino style ends with the Large bearings thats an exact match up for a blot on application. Im going to put together a start to finish with pics and sizes, and when its done Ill post in the proper forum thread so some can use the info. The only things I will need to mod is machine just a few thousandts off the center ring of my axles so the rotors will fit over them. I will also need a spacer to hold the bearing in place between the race and axle retaining plate since the Explorer caliper mounting bracket and splash shield are thicker than the backing plate from the drum set up.
Heres the 2001 Explorer disc set up. I believe the rears are 8.8 if I remember right.
The Explorer has the E-brake system inside of the Rotors
The Rotor hole is just barely smaller than my axle centers. Ill take Axles to work and machine them to fit.
Ill be getting new Rotors, and pads, this one was just for fitment.
All the Goods I brought home,,,This I got for $34.00 If not for the Rotor It would have been $10.00 cheaper