Louie76
New Member
Just thought id share what I went with for a cheap disc brake conversion on the rear of my 76. I read alot of guys buying front rotors and grinding down the axle for the rotor to fit properly. I went about this a different way (and may have been covered before for all I know) I wasnt happy with the way the rotors could still shift around on the studs and was not interested in making spacers that could easily wear out/get lost or re drilling rotors. after changing my front rotors out i realized you can simply use a set of the front studs and install the rotor on the INSIDE of the axle flange. This way the rotors are supported just as solid as they are on the front with NO movement on the studs. then simply notch a hole out in the rotor same as on the axle to remove/install and bolt er back up. order a set of ruff stuffs weld on brackets and a cheapo set of chevy calipers and thats it.
***prices in canadian***
front studs $2.49 each
front rotors from 76 bronco: $52 each
brackets from ruff stuff: $50 pair
calipers from 85 chev 3/4 ton: $22 each
custom stainless braided brake lines: $50 pair
so for under $275 CAD you have rear disc brakes with all NEW parts
substitute the caddy calipers if e-brake is required. CHEERS!!
***prices in canadian***
front studs $2.49 each
front rotors from 76 bronco: $52 each
brackets from ruff stuff: $50 pair
calipers from 85 chev 3/4 ton: $22 each
custom stainless braided brake lines: $50 pair
so for under $275 CAD you have rear disc brakes with all NEW parts
substitute the caddy calipers if e-brake is required. CHEERS!!