9 inch brakes

[jonsranger]

Hey guys, I just got a ford 9 inch rear end, and i was wondering if i have to do anything to make the barkes and the e brake work, i have a 90 ranger that had a 7.5 in it, the 9 inch has drum brakes. does it all just hook up and it works or what kind of fab work must i do?

Thanks
Jon

 

[mhughes165]

run brake lines...thats it, your stock master will work with the 9" rear end

 

[jonsranger]

ok cool, i got another question, is there a cheap kit out there to convert the 9 in to rear disc brakes, or what kind of components can i get to piece together my own, and its gotta stay on the cheap side, college kid no $.
and would i have to change anything else to make the disc brakes work?

 

[86freebie]

i dont think cheap and convert are in the same conversation on this one. maybe fab something from junkyard parts. i would just leave alone and run with the stock drums.

 

[Captain Ledd]

If you have the Big Bearing 9" end, I'm told 8.8" brake parts will bolt right onto it, including the 8.8's disk brake setup from the Explorers. Though I must note that I've never actually seen it done.

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

If you have the Big Bearing 9" end, I'm told 8.8" brake parts will bolt right onto it, including the 8.8's disk brake setup from the Explorers. Though I must note that I've never actually seen it done.

I read an article in Peterson's 4wheel drive about putting explorer 8.8 disc brakes onto a 9", apparently they bolt right up.