Question for those who have done the Explorer rear disc conversion

[cldonley]

How did you run your e-brake cable? I'm thinking to use the original e-brake cable and move it outboard of the driver side of the frame, connect it to the explorer cable system and attach the mounts to the frame at appropriate locations, much like the original Explorer set up. I live in Texas, so it only has to work once a year

 

[toddz69]

Mine are the aftermarket Lokar cables that many companies sell but the same theory applies. I run both of mine outside my leaf springs until they pass over the axle housings and then they curve inside the springs and up to a custom piece mounted on the underbody of my truck (stock setup would be similar). I have springs attached to each cable to keep them off the rear springs.

Todd Z.

 

[cldonley]

Mine are the aftermarket Lokar cables that many companies sell but the same theory applies. I run both of mine outside my leaf springs until they pass over the axle housings and then they curve inside the springs and up to a custom piece mounted on the underbody of my truck (stock setup would be similar). I have springs attached to each cable to keep them off the rear springs.

Todd Z.

Did you add an e-brake handle in the middle? I will do a search for the Lokar cables. My big concern with the set up is limiting travel of the rear axle.

 

[toddz69]

Did you add an e-brake handle in the middle? I will do a search for the Lokar cables. My big concern with the set up is limiting travel of the rear axle.

Yes, I have an e-brake handle between my front seats. My configuration doesn't come close to limiting the rear wheel travel.

Todd Z.

 

[jamesroney]

Mine are the aftermarket Lokar cables that many companies sell but the same theory applies. I run both of mine outside my leaf springs until they pass over the axle housings and then they curve inside the springs and up to a custom piece mounted on the underbody of my truck (stock setup would be similar). I have springs attached to each cable to keep them off the rear springs.

Todd Z.

I'm going to show Todd what I did last week, (nobody else should read this!)

Explorer disc brake caliper mounts installed backwards. Left side on the right, right side on the left. This moves the caliper to the front of the axle and provides clearance for the shocks on the 67-77 rear axle. e-brake cable points rearward.

Factory Explorer Right hand brake cable pointing to the rear of the car, does a 180, and attaches to the early bronco factory brake location. Add a second Explorer right hand brake cable to the opposite side. (so yeah...two factory Right hand cables from a 2000 Explorer.) No special parts needed. The cable actually clips into the Bronco bracket, as if it were made for it. Tons of room to drop. I should have done this years ago. Total cost was $30.00 at the pick-n-pull.

The EB equalizer works great, and fits the end ferrule of the Explorer. The adjusting rod from the lever to the equalizer was 3.5 inches too short, so I stretched it. If and when I install the handbrake, I think the TJ stuff will work. I was going to wait to post pics after I re-install my gas tank, but here you go.

 

[bronkenn]

Sorry I read it but that is a nice job.

 

[toddz69]

Coming along nicely! Looks like it should work just fine. If you end up using those Black Magic pieces, I'd like to see how they are incorporated.

Todd Z.

 

[cldonley]

I'm going to show Todd what I did last week, (nobody else should read this!)

Explorer disc brake caliper mounts installed backwards. Left side on the right, right side on the left. This moves the caliper to the front of the axle and provides clearance for the shocks on the 67-77 rear axle. e-brake cable points rearward.

Factory Explorer Right hand brake cable pointing to the rear of the car, does a 180, and attaches to the early bronco factory brake location. Add a second Explorer right hand brake cable to the opposite side. (so yeah...two factory Right hand cables from a 2000 Explorer.) No special parts needed. The cable actually clips into the Bronco bracket, as if it were made for it. Tons of room to drop. I should have done this years ago. Total cost was $30.00 at the pick-n-pull.

The EB equalizer works great, and fits the end ferrule of the Explorer. The adjusting rod from the lever to the equalizer was 3.5 inches too short, so I stretched it. If and when I install the handbrake, I think the TJ stuff will work. I was going to wait to post pics after I re-install my gas tank, but here you go.

Wow. Whoda thunk it?