Curiosity killed the caliper!

[bilzy7]

My rangers front brakes are the bigger rotors, as in HD option from factory and are much large then my front explorer brakes. Before I go and attempt suicide, can I swap rotors and caliper attachment brackets as a big disk upgrade? Or is this a completely stupid idea? What is braking, 60 front/40 rear?
If it is feasible, I think I'd have to switch to my rangers 16 inch rims instead of my explorers 15?

My ranger does have the bigger rotors in rear, incase that questioncomes up.

 

[Earl43P]

See if the Explorer's rim fits on the Ranger and clears the caliper.

 

[bilzy7]

True, lol. I'm always thinking ass backwards!
I think they are the same knuckle right? So caliper attachment bracket should be able to be swapped. I hate that I'm raping my ranger, but same vehicle, different looks. And I got 4 wheel disc brakes and room for 2 kids and a WIFE!

 

[Gotta_gofast]

I never knew there was a "HD" brake option. I've only ever seen the 2wd trucks with an 11ish inch rotor and 4wd trucks with a 12ish inch rotor. Which, was the same size as my mother's old 98 5.0L exlorer. Looking up parts, I don't see anything listed as a heavy duty option or larger brakes than 12 inches. Are you sure your front brakes are stock?

 

[bilzy7]

HD for rear drums. I figured it applied to my front brakes on ranger also as they are bigger. I have one good jack, 2 that won't even touch frame(including factory one that came with explorer), 3 jack stands. So it's fun to play swap parts... That's sarcasm.
I will see if caliper mounting bracket will swap over same time I swap upper control arms. I just have to be careful this time not to over extend the steering rack. Somehow I did that on ranger. I need to do it soon, as soon as it's done I'll be junking ranger .

 

[bilzy7]

Ohh and I already swapped the tires and rims as I had to. I went to get a leak plugged and fount previous owner put 3 patches over the same hole alrdy, yet told me the tires were newer.
It rubs at half turn and full, but only for a second. I'll crank torsion bars soon and get warrior shackles and I'm done lifting. I just care to clear 265/75/16. Gas mileage dropped from 300 miles a tank down to 250-260.