How-To: Rear Disc Brake Conversion on Stock 28-Spline Ranger Rear-End
#76
You would have to install the entire system abs controller lines computers everything.
#77
Started converting my drums to disc brakes this weekend on my 2002 BTF Ranger.
Onto some pics:
I got the following parts:
Currie Brake Hose Kit - CE-6013C
Summit Rear Brake Bracket Kit - M-2300-M
Pads, Calipers, and Caliper Brackets I got from vatozone. Of course they gave me the wrong ones so I ordered the correct caliper brackets from Amazon and found the correct pads. Calipers seem like they will work.
While waiting for my parts (hopefully I get them today in the mail) I decided to get rid of the rust on the frame. Going to paint it with rubber undercoating and the cantilever is starting to rust a little bit, so bought some caliper paint for those.
When I got the BTF kit installed by Brandon I kept my Camburg spindles, but as of last week I ordered the upgraded BTF spindle and hub. I will have my Camburg spindles up for sale here shortly if anyone is interested.
More to come...
Onto some pics:
I got the following parts:
Currie Brake Hose Kit - CE-6013C
Summit Rear Brake Bracket Kit - M-2300-M
Pads, Calipers, and Caliper Brackets I got from vatozone. Of course they gave me the wrong ones so I ordered the correct caliper brackets from Amazon and found the correct pads. Calipers seem like they will work.
While waiting for my parts (hopefully I get them today in the mail) I decided to get rid of the rust on the frame. Going to paint it with rubber undercoating and the cantilever is starting to rust a little bit, so bought some caliper paint for those.
When I got the BTF kit installed by Brandon I kept my Camburg spindles, but as of last week I ordered the upgraded BTF spindle and hub. I will have my Camburg spindles up for sale here shortly if anyone is interested.
More to come...
#78
Also ordered this Zinc puck. Saw something on one of the home improvement channels stating the rust is attracted to zinc... Supposedly it last 10 years and the zinc puck will rust before the frame does. Going to mount in under the bed and see what happens.
CMP Skimmer Basket Zinc Puck at Sunplay.com | Pool Zinc Anode
CMP Skimmer Basket Zinc Puck at Sunplay.com | Pool Zinc Anode
#79
#80
Are you re-using your stock hard lines? You'll need to cut them shorter or bend them out of the way.. This is assuming you can remove them from the backing plate. Mine were on there so good I had to cut them off and re-run hard lines from the top of the axle. If you can re-use them, you either need to bend them back or cut them and re-flare them. The currie kit will work, but there other things to consider.
#81
Based on what you just said.. yes and no.
Are you re-using your stock hard lines? You'll need to cut them shorter or bend them out of the way.. This is assuming you can remove them from the backing plate. Mine were on there so good I had to cut them off and re-run hard lines from the top of the axle. If you can re-use them, you either need to bend them back or cut them and re-flare them. The currie kit will work, but there other things to consider.
Are you re-using your stock hard lines? You'll need to cut them shorter or bend them out of the way.. This is assuming you can remove them from the backing plate. Mine were on there so good I had to cut them off and re-run hard lines from the top of the axle. If you can re-use them, you either need to bend them back or cut them and re-flare them. The currie kit will work, but there other things to consider.
#82
Are you cutting your backing plates off, or are you going to drain the differential, pull the c-clips and pull the axles.. if so.. have you ever changed the axle seals? Now would be a good time to do it. If you don't have limited slip.. make sure you get differential fluid that does NOT have an additive for L/S. Do you fully understand how to connect the parking brake? I did a lot of research, on here and on other forums making sure I knew exactly what I was doing. Still took me 2 1/2 days. I was taking my time, but stuff still comes up.
#83
Are you cutting your backing plates off, or are you going to drain the differential, pull the c-clips and pull the axles.. if so.. have you ever changed the axle seals? Now would be a good time to do it. If you don't have limited slip.. make sure you get differential fluid that does NOT have an additive for L/S. Do you fully understand how to connect the parking brake? I did a lot of research, on here and on other forums making sure I knew exactly what I was doing. Still took me 2 1/2 days. I was taking my time, but stuff still comes up.
#85
The backing plates are what is bolted to your axle flange. It's what holds the whole drum brakes on there. In order to get it off the axle, you need to either A) Cut them off with a cutting tool or grinder or whatever or torch them off or B)Drain the Diff, pull the c-clips, pull the axles, and remove them. You can't just pull them off because the axle, mainly the part with the lug nut bolts, the circle part, is in the way of pulling that plate off.
The parking brake.. you need a few sets of vice grips.. get some slack in your line.. and then you need to pull the cable a bit to get it on the hook on the caliper.. thing is.. you need a spacer (I used 1/2" electrical conduit, $2 for 8ft at Home Depot), put it on there, and measured back to the clip on the parking brake line that was originally holding it inside the backing plate.. and made my cut.. slid it on, then attached the line on each side. If you make one side too tight (the spacer too long), then the other side will be difficult or impossible to get any slack to attach it.
You'll need 3 quarts of differential fluid (you'll use 2.5-2.75 quarts). Make sure you have a couple bottles of brake fluid, you'll need to flush quite a bit of air out of the lines. Have a friend to help you bleed them, or get a vacuum pump to help. You'll need a good selection of wrenches and sockets, and plyers. Have a few beers and enjoy the ride, haha.
Oh yea, torque your lug nuts or your wheel will fall off about a week later.. ask me how I know.
The parking brake.. you need a few sets of vice grips.. get some slack in your line.. and then you need to pull the cable a bit to get it on the hook on the caliper.. thing is.. you need a spacer (I used 1/2" electrical conduit, $2 for 8ft at Home Depot), put it on there, and measured back to the clip on the parking brake line that was originally holding it inside the backing plate.. and made my cut.. slid it on, then attached the line on each side. If you make one side too tight (the spacer too long), then the other side will be difficult or impossible to get any slack to attach it.
You'll need 3 quarts of differential fluid (you'll use 2.5-2.75 quarts). Make sure you have a couple bottles of brake fluid, you'll need to flush quite a bit of air out of the lines. Have a friend to help you bleed them, or get a vacuum pump to help. You'll need a good selection of wrenches and sockets, and plyers. Have a few beers and enjoy the ride, haha.
Oh yea, torque your lug nuts or your wheel will fall off about a week later.. ask me how I know.
#86
The backing plates are what is bolted to your axle flange. It's what holds the whole drum brakes on there. In order to get it off the axle, you need to either A) Cut them off with a cutting tool or grinder or whatever or torch them off or B)Drain the Diff, pull the c-clips, pull the axles, and remove them. You can't just pull them off because the axle, mainly the part with the lug nut bolts, the circle part, is in the way of pulling that plate off.
The parking brake.. you need a few sets of vice grips.. get some slack in your line.. and then you need to pull the cable a bit to get it on the hook on the caliper.. thing is.. you need a spacer (I used 1/2" electrical conduit, $2 for 8ft at Home Depot), put it on there, and measured back to the clip on the parking brake line that was originally holding it inside the backing plate.. and made my cut.. slid it on, then attached the line on each side. If you make one side too tight (the spacer too long), then the other side will be difficult or impossible to get any slack to attach it.
You'll need 3 quarts of differential fluid (you'll use 2.5-2.75 quarts). Make sure you have a couple bottles of brake fluid, you'll need to flush quite a bit of air out of the lines. Have a friend to help you bleed them, or get a vacuum pump to help. You'll need a good selection of wrenches and sockets, and plyers. Have a few beers and enjoy the ride, haha.
Oh yea, torque your lug nuts or your wheel will fall off about a week later.. ask me how I know.
The parking brake.. you need a few sets of vice grips.. get some slack in your line.. and then you need to pull the cable a bit to get it on the hook on the caliper.. thing is.. you need a spacer (I used 1/2" electrical conduit, $2 for 8ft at Home Depot), put it on there, and measured back to the clip on the parking brake line that was originally holding it inside the backing plate.. and made my cut.. slid it on, then attached the line on each side. If you make one side too tight (the spacer too long), then the other side will be difficult or impossible to get any slack to attach it.
You'll need 3 quarts of differential fluid (you'll use 2.5-2.75 quarts). Make sure you have a couple bottles of brake fluid, you'll need to flush quite a bit of air out of the lines. Have a friend to help you bleed them, or get a vacuum pump to help. You'll need a good selection of wrenches and sockets, and plyers. Have a few beers and enjoy the ride, haha.
Oh yea, torque your lug nuts or your wheel will fall off about a week later.. ask me how I know.
#87
The backing plates are what is bolted to your axle flange. It's what holds the whole drum brakes on there. In order to get it off the axle, you need to either A) Cut them off with a cutting tool or grinder or whatever or torch them off or B)Drain the Diff, pull the c-clips, pull the axles, and remove them. You can't just pull them off because the axle, mainly the part with the lug nut bolts, the circle part, is in the way of pulling that plate off.
The parking brake.. you need a few sets of vice grips.. get some slack in your line.. and then you need to pull the cable a bit to get it on the hook on the caliper.. thing is.. you need a spacer (I used 1/2" electrical conduit, $2 for 8ft at Home Depot), put it on there, and measured back to the clip on the parking brake line that was originally holding it inside the backing plate.. and made my cut.. slid it on, then attached the line on each side. If you make one side too tight (the spacer too long), then the other side will be difficult or impossible to get any slack to attach it.
You'll need 3 quarts of differential fluid (you'll use 2.5-2.75 quarts). Make sure you have a couple bottles of brake fluid, you'll need to flush quite a bit of air out of the lines. Have a friend to help you bleed them, or get a vacuum pump to help. You'll need a good selection of wrenches and sockets, and plyers. Have a few beers and enjoy the ride, haha.
Oh yea, torque your lug nuts or your wheel will fall off about a week later.. ask me how I know.
The parking brake.. you need a few sets of vice grips.. get some slack in your line.. and then you need to pull the cable a bit to get it on the hook on the caliper.. thing is.. you need a spacer (I used 1/2" electrical conduit, $2 for 8ft at Home Depot), put it on there, and measured back to the clip on the parking brake line that was originally holding it inside the backing plate.. and made my cut.. slid it on, then attached the line on each side. If you make one side too tight (the spacer too long), then the other side will be difficult or impossible to get any slack to attach it.
You'll need 3 quarts of differential fluid (you'll use 2.5-2.75 quarts). Make sure you have a couple bottles of brake fluid, you'll need to flush quite a bit of air out of the lines. Have a friend to help you bleed them, or get a vacuum pump to help. You'll need a good selection of wrenches and sockets, and plyers. Have a few beers and enjoy the ride, haha.
Oh yea, torque your lug nuts or your wheel will fall off about a week later.. ask me how I know.
#88
I know, I know...your right. I'm just trying to gather as much info as to what Ill need and whats what for my mechanic. Im sure when he sees the forum, and looks at the help and advice you all suggest, he'll understand...thx
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#94
Started converting my drums to disc brakes this weekend on my 2002 BTF Ranger.
When I got the BTF kit installed by Brandon I kept my Camburg spindles, but as of last week I ordered the upgraded BTF spindle and hub. I will have my Camburg spindles up for sale here shortly if anyone is interested.
More to come...
When I got the BTF kit installed by Brandon I kept my Camburg spindles, but as of last week I ordered the upgraded BTF spindle and hub. I will have my Camburg spindles up for sale here shortly if anyone is interested.
More to come...
#95
I had the uppers that went with the spindles but sold those awhile ago because I upgraded. But I kept my spindles. Now that I'm getting upgraded spindles I'll be selling these, but all you need to do is call camburg and get the upper arms for these spindles. They are uniball.
#96
I am having some issues finishing up this project, everything is ready to go but I'm having trouble figuring out what to do with the parking brake. It has way too much slack in it. The picture on the main page no longer works regarding to the parking brake so any help would be appreciated so I can get these bled and get it finished up and the bed back on.
Here's some pics:
Here's some pics:
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#100
I had the uppers that went with the spindles but sold those awhile ago because I upgraded. But I kept my spindles. Now that I'm getting upgraded spindles I'll be selling these, but all you need to do is call camburg and get the upper arms for these spindles. They are uniball.