AFM Web

Go Back   Ford Mustang Forums > Mustang Forums > 5.0 Mustang > 5.0L Tech
Welcome to AllFordMustangs.com. We look forward to you registering on our forum and making your first post.
Introductions | Mustang Lounge | 5.0 Talk | 5.0 Tech | 94-95 Tech | Mustang Tech | Racing | Regional

Reply
 
Old 01-24-2007   #1 (permalink)
HalfPackLX is offline Apprentice

2.3L Member


Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 137 Threads: 33
 HalfPackLX's Country Flag  View HalfPackLX's 2 photos
Keizer   Oregon
Default Help! 5 lug disk brake conversion: x-tra parts needed?

I have a 1989 coupe, currently a 2.3l. I'm not sure what engine setup I'll end up with. Anyhow, I bought a set of used 5 lug '95 cobra R' wheels and will do a 5 lug conversion. I found a guy who says he has front rotors, spindles, calipers, rear calipers, rotors and axles. He says they're "the same stuff used on '87-'90 saleens". If this is true, what size are the disks? Are they the same as the svo? will my parking brake work? Will the Master cylinder on my car work? How about brake lines? If I have to change too many parts I may just go with the simple kit I found from Late Model Restoration Supply. Any and all info wound realy be apreciated!

Thanks Guys
__________________
God Bless You
HalfPackLX is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 01-24-2007   #2 (permalink)
systronic is offline Made Member

Classic Member
5.0L Member


Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,387 Threads: 82
 systronic's Country Flag  View systronic's HomePage
Pittsburgh   Pennsylvania
Send a message via AIM to systronic
Default

there is a lot involved. front spindles must be changed, and calipers, and rotors, and soft brake lines. you must also change rear axles, rotors, calipers, soft lines, modify hard lines. you also have to switch to a 2 port Master Cylinder, and do a bunch of work with proportioning valves. not to mention e-brake cables.

but there is no point in switching to 5-lug drums. they suck just like 4-lug drums.
__________________
1965 Mustang Coupe Project: 1965 Mustang Inline 6 (For Now) Coupe, New Floors, New Quarters | Ford 9 Inch Rear, 11" Rear Disc Brakes, 3.50:1 Gears | Control Freak Front U/L Control Arms, Global West Adj. Strut Rods | KYB Gas-A-Justs, Grab-A-Trak 620 Coils & Mid-Eye 5-Leafs | Global West Tubular Subframe Connectors | Addco 1-1/8 Front Swaybar Kit

systronic is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Reply



Thread Tools


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Rim Fitment on a 1966 Mustang Coupe 5 lug supermanx68 Classic Tech 0 08-15-2006 06:08 PM
5 lug conversion deckvend 5.0L Tech 1 08-08-2006 11:22 PM
Parts needed for lowering Jokers97GT 4.6L Tech 1 07-20-2006 06:27 AM
Upgrading to 5 lug rear disk brakes but what else needed to complete brake system? erratta17 5.0L Tech 5 02-12-2003 12:48 AM
Cobra brake conversion, what all is needed? Suggestions? kyle_c_21 94-95 Tech 24 02-09-2003 12:25 AM

sponsors

Mustang Photos
Add to Favorites    Link to us    Contact    Directory    Site Rules    Archive    Terms of Use    Privacy    Top Sites    RSS    Meet Our Sponsors    Advertise   
AllFordMustangs is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ford Motor Company. ©Copyright 2002-2010 All Auto Enthusiasts Network

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112