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85 Ranger 2wd 2.3L auto
When I lower the truck it's getting as brake upgrade. Either getting Sport Trac calipers, or SN95 Mustang calipers in the front, and Explorer discs in the rear. I know it's overkill for the 2.3, but I've got parts for those with the 95-97 spindles and DJM beams, I don't have stock brake parts for that front end. I had all of this figured out once upon a time, but it's all say on a shelf for years and can't remember the details.
Do I need to upgrade the master cylinder and brake booster to work with these brakes, and if so to what?
These were and will be used with a V8 swap, but will be using with the 2.3 for a little while. IIRC with I was going to go with later Ranger dual diaphragm brake booster and Explorer master cylinder. IIRC it was mostly using two donor years in my mind for ease, 1994 Ranger 4.0 because I was also going to use that radiator, and 1998 Explorer 5.0L because that was my drivetrain donor. I'm not 100% on that and don't know if the same parts/plans will work with the 2.3L. I actually had the parts for that build, but they've been out in the weather too long. The booster might be ok, but I wouldn't trust the master cylinder.
When I lower the truck it's getting as brake upgrade. Either getting Sport Trac calipers, or SN95 Mustang calipers in the front, and Explorer discs in the rear. I know it's overkill for the 2.3, but I've got parts for those with the 95-97 spindles and DJM beams, I don't have stock brake parts for that front end. I had all of this figured out once upon a time, but it's all say on a shelf for years and can't remember the details.
Do I need to upgrade the master cylinder and brake booster to work with these brakes, and if so to what?
These were and will be used with a V8 swap, but will be using with the 2.3 for a little while. IIRC with I was going to go with later Ranger dual diaphragm brake booster and Explorer master cylinder. IIRC it was mostly using two donor years in my mind for ease, 1994 Ranger 4.0 because I was also going to use that radiator, and 1998 Explorer 5.0L because that was my drivetrain donor. I'm not 100% on that and don't know if the same parts/plans will work with the 2.3L. I actually had the parts for that build, but they've been out in the weather too long. The booster might be ok, but I wouldn't trust the master cylinder.