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Ritzy1 · 11-07-2016, 07:08 PM

So, I'm building a '48 Ford Tudor Sedan. Thought I was going in the right direction by going with 4 wheel disk brakes. I found a disk-brake-equipped 8.8" rear axle from a '94 Mustang GT and got it mounted with a Posies kit. I ordered custom backspaced Gennie wheels from Wheel Vintiques so the P235/65R16 tires would tuck inside the wheelwells. I have a disk brake kit that will go on the dropped solid axle when I get to the front end.

Today I called ECI to ask about their kit to adapt a dual master cylinder to the original frame that would also allow me to use the original clutch with the S-10 T-5 trans. Ralph there told me that combination will not work without a booster. I have not seen a way to add power brakes to the original x-frame while keeping the original clutch, so now I'm panicked.

Ralph recommended I go with a drum brake in the rear. Does anyone make a bolt-on drum brake kit for an 8.8" Ford? Does anyone have another cost-effective recommendation that would hopefully allow me to utilize the stuff I've already bought?

Thank you in advance. Dave

11-07-2016, 07:08 PM	#1
Ritzy1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 207	Brake system advice request So, I'm building a '48 Ford Tudor Sedan. Thought I was going in the right direction by going with 4 wheel disk brakes. I found a disk-brake-equipped 8.8" rear axle from a '94 Mustang GT and got it mounted with a Posies kit. I ordered custom backspaced Gennie wheels from Wheel Vintiques so the P235/65R16 tires would tuck inside the wheelwells. I have a disk brake kit that will go on the dropped solid axle when I get to the front end. Today I called ECI to ask about their kit to adapt a dual master cylinder to the original frame that would also allow me to use the original clutch with the S-10 T-5 trans. Ralph there told me that combination will not work without a booster. I have not seen a way to add power brakes to the original x-frame while keeping the original clutch, so now I'm panicked. Ralph recommended I go with a drum brake in the rear. Does anyone make a bolt-on drum brake kit for an 8.8" Ford? Does anyone have another cost-effective recommendation that would hopefully allow me to utilize the stuff I've already bought? Thank you in advance. Dave