drums to disk on a 85 bird

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drums to disk on a 85 bird

February 17, 2007, 06:55:00 PM

i have a 85 base bird that i would like to switch to disk brakes but i am not sure what needs to be done-help ! thanks

drums to disk on a 85 bird

Reply #1 – February 17, 2007, 06:57:46 PM

Quick and sorta easy answer is..... Get a 87-88 T/c rear. It has both trac-loc and better gears on top of being an 8.8" and having disk brakes

drums to disk on a 85 bird

Reply #2 – February 17, 2007, 06:57:47 PM

LOOK in the tec section,you will find some knowledge.

drums to disk on a 85 bird

Reply #3 – February 18, 2007, 12:39:15 AM

Welcome to the board!

Might as well go for the 5 lug too! I did the swap on my 84 bird using machined front rotors and a lincoln mark vii rear end. The lincoln rear is alot easier to find. Just don't plan on using the e-brake with it.

For the front rotors I bought them from Complete Brake Services. Excellent quality and it came with everything i needed right down to the wheel bearings and dust cap. However you'll need a new cotter pin.

Also you should post up some pics of your ride!
Anyway, here's the info you want. http://www.coolcats.net/tech/
Just about anything you can think of is in there.

drums to disk on a 85 bird

Reply #4 – February 18, 2007, 01:00:42 AM

Welcome aboard, and we are picture hungry, some just get down right mean if they don't get there pic fix. lol

drums to disk on a 85 bird

Reply #5 – February 18, 2007, 01:14:26 AM

I like your profile... "would get ride of wife before t-bird". That's the greatest! You definitly belong here. Pull up a seat and enjoy.