The Ford Barn

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

JSeery · 11-08-2016, 08:31 AM

Not sure what the 8.8 you are using is out of, but the Fox body mustangs/cougars used both disc and drum brakes. I have switched them back and forth. So stock drum brake parts should bolt on (there is a bracket you have to remove that is welded to the axle housing if I remember correctly). There should be information online about this modification. The HAMB might be a good source of information.

Ol' Ron · 11-08-2016, 09:26 AM

I havr 4 wheel disks on my truck and they work fine, with no power assist. You just have to push harder. I was told I could change to the Green pads to improve the pedal pressure. I use a Corvet MC

Kurt in NJ · 11-08-2016, 09:26 AM

There are seperate boosters that are plumbed into the brake pipes that can be mounted most any place, servo booster---
http://dave78chieftain.com/HydroVac_brakes.html ---gives you the idea

Ritzy1 · 11-08-2016, 08:38 PM

Thanks for the info everyone. J, you are correct about The HAMB. After I posted this here I posted it over there and could not figure out how to delete this thread. I was hoping that perhaps I might get different advice from each site, but I realized that this site is not normally for this type of question.

Marvin/TN · 11-09-2016, 03:12 AM

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Check with Chassis engineering They have a bolt on kit that uses a Pinto Double Diaphram
brake booster that uses the original brake pedal. I used a Corvette M/C from No Limit Engineering that has been converted to a remote fill. I can't post pics here but I can E. Mail you some PICs of my 46 Chassis if you would like for me to.

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

11-08-2016, 08:31 AM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Brake system advice request Not sure what the 8.8 you are using is out of, but the Fox body mustangs/cougars used both disc and drum brakes. I have switched them back and forth. So stock drum brake parts should bolt on (there is a bracket you have to remove that is welded to the axle housing if I remember correctly). There should be information online about this modification. The HAMB might be a good source of information.

11-08-2016, 09:26 AM	#3
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,985	Re: Brake system advice request I havr 4 wheel disks on my truck and they work fine, with no power assist. You just have to push harder. I was told I could change to the Green pads to improve the pedal pressure. I use a Corvet MC

11-08-2016, 09:26 AM	#4
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,672	Re: Brake system advice request There are seperate boosters that are plumbed into the brake pipes that can be mounted most any place, servo booster--- http://dave78chieftain.com/HydroVac_brakes.html ---gives you the idea

11-08-2016, 08:38 PM	#5
Ritzy1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 207	Re: Brake system advice request Thanks for the info everyone. J, you are correct about The HAMB. After I posted this here I posted it over there and could not figure out how to delete this thread. I was hoping that perhaps I might get different advice from each site, but I realized that this site is not normally for this type of question.

11-09-2016, 03:12 AM	#6
Marvin/TN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN area Posts: 832	Re: Brake system advice request Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Check with Chassis engineering They have a bolt on kit that uses a Pinto Double Diaphram brake booster that uses the original brake pedal. I used a Corvette M/C from No Limit Engineering that has been converted to a remote fill. I can't post pics here but I can E. Mail you some PICs of my 46 Chassis if you would like for me to.