Fox T-Bird/Cougar Forums

Technical => Drivetrain Tech => Topic started by: dominator on March 20, 2005, 11:13:29 AM

Title: 4 to 5lug conversion
Post by: dominator on March 20, 2005, 11:13:29 AM
Just curious,was reading through the 4 to 5 lug conversion and it doesn't say to much on the TC if you want to keep the rear abs disc brakes.
I know i can use mark vii front rotors and that takes care of the front but for the rear it doesn't say much,i know the mark axles are 3/4 in to long on either side and that they use 10.5"rear rotors as oppsed to the TC's unique 10" rears.
I want to keep my ABS and my rear discs,what are my options?
I know hawk has done his and he has his abs rear disc intact so what's the deal?
Title: Re: 4 to 5lug conversion
Post by: The Hawk on March 20, 2005, 03:33:42 PM
For the rear the best thing to do is press on the ABS exciter rings from the TC axles onto the SN-95 axles. When we spoke last about my ABS I was using my old TC axles converted to 5 lug. I never installed the ABS rings onto my newer SN-95 axles...just didn't have the time when I did it. I'm not sure on this tidbit but I think the ABS ring on SN-95 axles that come off Mustangs with ABS are the same as the TC's ABS ring.....I've never found a set with them to compare though as my SN-95 axles didn't come with them.
Title: Re: 4 to 5lug conversion
Post by: dominator on March 20, 2005, 04:19:10 PM
Does the stock rear brake setup still work with the sn-95 stuff?
Basically after installing the exciter rings,just install the axles sn-95 rear rotors and all should work?
So you don't have the abs functional on yours?
Title: Re: 4 to 5lug conversion
Post by: The Hawk on March 20, 2005, 04:58:44 PM
All the TC brake stuff bolts on. The rotors require modifying though: They need to be drilled to 5 bolt (you can do this yourself), you need to open up the hub of the rotor to fit the hub diameter of the SN-95 axles (it's larger) You also need to have the axle s trimmed down as they will not fit into the rotor hat of the TC rotor. The latter two are best accomplished at a machine shop on a lathe. The alternative is to install all SN-95 rear brakes.