I've tracked down a complete SVO Disc Brake conversion kit for my 88 LX, it's complete w/ the rear end w/ the 3.73's and all the neccesary front stuff to convert to 5 lug, the guy told me it has 11" rotors in the front and 11.5" in the rear, sounds strange but does anyone think this would be a good idea to use on my 88, the whole kit is only $295.00, the price is right, but then I'm concerned w/ the swap itself, do I need to upgrade the master cylinder, any brake lines, the booster, any suggestions or help with this would be appreciated.
u sure it's 11.5 in the rear and 11 in the front? front brakes need to be stronger than the rear, like, back brakes i believe are anywhere between 20 and 30% of the braking while the front are obviously, 70-80%, the fronts need to be bigger to do the same, if u had the same size drums in the front of ur stang as u curently have on the back, good luck locking them up, you wouldn't be able to, try pulling ur e-brake when driving down the road, it's easy, i am sure the 11.5's would be front also! u were asking about your lines booster and mastercylinder lines, just check that they aren't rusted or anything, check the entire line if they are looking old replace them, other wise they should still be good, do you have the origional master on there? also what is the milage? it probibly wouldn't be a bad idea to replace the master with a 5L master, bigger master, more power, your brakes will be much more touchy, and your booster, if u have noticed a hard pedal that u have to press REALLY hard on then your booster is probibly shot, if u upgrade your master change the booster to the one that should be with the master you are putting on, other than that you should be all good, just check clearences on your rims with the calipers and all
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I've tracked down a complete SVO Disc Brake conversion kit for my 88 LX, it's complete w/ the rear end w/ the 3.73's and all the neccesary front stuff to convert to 5 lug, the guy told me it has 11" rotors in the front and 11.5" in the rear, sounds strange but does anyone think this would be a good idea to use on my 88, the whole kit is only $295.00, the price is right, but then I'm concerned w/ the swap itself, do I need to upgrade the master cylinder, any brake lines, the booster, any suggestions or help with this would be appreciated.
The svo rear is a nice piece. It will keep the correct track width and give you 5 lug hubs. The fronts, however, are about the same caliber as the later fox mustang 11" rotors, but with 5 lugs. The problem, if you choose to run the factory wheels, will be the bearing and spindle nut. The center caps will not fit. The price is definitely right.
You will still need to upgrade the master cylinder. A '93 Cobra unit and a 3-2 adapter is ideal. The proportioning valve will need to be gutted and replaced with the motorsport plug. The booster will work, but a '94-'95 booster is larger, and will make braking easier. You will also need an adjustable proportioning valve.
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They are 10.5" in the rear, and 11" in the front.
Make sure you get all the brake lines (hoses) you can, and the e-brake cables.
The rear flex line on the SVO uses 1/4 line, while the regualr Stang uses 3/16" line.
Also, the factory Stang e-brake cables will not work. (Even the SVO ones do not work properly).
I would use the SVO master cylinder, or a 93 Cobra one.
The svo rear is a nice piece. It will keep the correct track width and give you 5 lug hubs. The fronts, however, are about the same caliber as the later fox mustang 11" rotors, but with 5 lugs. The problem, if you choose to run the factory wheels, will be the bearing and spindle nut. The center caps will not fit. The price is definitely right.
You will still need to upgrade the master cylinder. A '93 Cobra unit and a 3-2 adapter is ideal. The proportioning valve will need to be gutted and replaced with the motorsport plug. The booster will work, but a '94-'95 booster is larger, and will make braking easier. You will also need an adjustable proportioning valve.
Question, are there different thread sizes on the 93 Cobra Master Cylinder and the stock 50 unit, and where could I pick ip the 3-2 adapter, the motorsport plug and the adjustable propostioning valve (I saw some of these in the Summit Catalog), and if were to upgrade to steel braiding brake line which vehicle would I buy the lines for, the SVO or factory and lastly, would a 13" Cobra conversion work with the SVO spindles?
Question, are there different thread sizes on the 93 Cobra Master Cylinder and the stock 50 unit, and where could I pick ip the 3-2 adapter, the motorsport plug and the adjustable propostioning valve (I saw some of these in the Summit Catalog), and if were to upgrade to steel braiding brake line which vehicle would I buy the lines for, the SVO or factory and lastly, would a 13" Cobra conversion work with the SVO spindles?
The thread sizes are the same. I got the 93 Cobra m/c from Autozone (special order), the plug from Ford, the proportioning valve through Jegs (wilwood unit), and the 3-2 fittings from http://mjbobbitt.home.comcast.net/mustang/product.html .
I don't think the 13" Cobra calipers would fit on the svo spindles. The cobra setup is a direct bolt-on to the '96 up spindles, which are fairly easy to put on the earlier mustangs. The brake lines would have to correspond to the calipers you choose.
*A quick note: If you choose the new 10th anniversary cobra calipers, the banjo bolts are the coarse-thread type, unlike the 2003 model. Using a '96 banjo bolt and enlarging the fluid hole will work just fine.
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Now I'm starting to worry, I bought 96 Cobra Rims for $200.00, I have this SVO conversion front and complete rear end, I know the rims fit the lug pattern but is the offset completly wrong, Now I figure I have to go out and buy new axles, is my worry accurate.
Now I'm starting to worry, I bought 96 Cobra Rims for $200.00, I have this SVO conversion front and complete rear end, I know the rims fit the lug pattern but is the offset completly wrong, Now I figure I have to go out and buy new axles, is my worry accurate.
See if the fronts will clear the spindle nut and dust cap...
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SVO 4 Wheel Disc Brake Conversion? GOOD or BAD! 
, msd cap and rotor, bosch wires, autolite plugs, 5 inch auto gauge tach with recal and blue lensed shift light, PAPER FILTER 
