Ford Sterling Disc Brake Bracket from Ruffstuff!

[Gravel Maker]

Here you are, an easy bolt on bracket for the Sterling axles using cheap off the shelf parts! No secret handshakes to get replacement parts:D This one uses the GM Caliper ('73-87 3/4 Ton 4x4 Front) because it is 1/2 the cost of the Ford and way less expensive to put together than the wedge system. the rotor is a '96 Ford E350 Van Rear rotor. These were a long time coming but way worth the wait! $50 a pair!

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_sterling%20disc%20angled%20view1.jpg

[TurboBrian]

Could you fit a 15" rim over this setup? If so what backspacing is needed?

Thanks, Brian

[Gravel Maker]

The Van rotor has a 4" hat so it gives more more available space. I haven't tried anything bigger than 3.25' but it will always depend on the wheel manufacturer also....

[Gravel Maker]

5 Pair out already!

[Gravel Maker]

9 pairs gone now! Thanks Pirate! And FSB:p

[Gravel Maker]

Maybe Pirate hasn't discovered the Sterling....Right up with the 14 bolt and more clearance!

[Gravel Maker]

You are looking for! Over 80 pair in stock!

[John-n-Kim]

nice, Dan i will be ordering a set of these for sure, how is the 10.25 cover coming?

[Gravel Maker]

nice, Dan i will be ordering a set of these for sure, how is the 10.25 cover coming?

2nd prototype done, still some changes due but should be pretty soon!

[John-n-Kim]

keep us posted

[01TJCRAWLER]

dan...are there advantages of running this over the current oem disc brake setup i have on my sterling now??

[Gravel Maker]

dan...are there advantages of running this over the current oem disc brake setup i have on my sterling now??

The GM parts are less expensive but the real reason we make this is for all the Sterling guys without rear disc brakes.....You are one of the lucky ones with them stock.

[Skeeter Cruz]

Work with the e-brake?

[Gravel Maker]

Work with the e-brake?

Work with the '76-77 ElDorado ebrake calipers...

[Jaiden]

quick dumb question, is the rotor 8x6.5 or the metric? Really wanna go disc in the rear instead of the drums. If so my order will be coming shortly

[Gravel Maker]

quick dumb question, is the rotor 8x6.5 or the metric? Really wanna go disc in the rear instead of the drums. If so my order will be coming shortly


So fire away!

[Jaiden]

Order is IN!!! cant wait to have some form of brakes in the rear now.... well when I come up with the cash for new rotors and calipers :}

[JeepFreak21]

quick dumb question, is the rotor 8x6.5 or the metric? Really wanna go disc in the rear instead of the drums. If so my order will be coming shortly

The van rotors are not metric... they are 8" x 6.5".
HTH,
Billy

[Gravel Maker]

Still prior to metric......They can be used with a weld on bracket for alot of deep hat rotor needs...!

[u2slow]

Awesome!

Does this work on the DRW as well as the SRW?

How about a D70 rear in a '97 E350 cube-van? (I believe the E & F series brakes were the same even if the axle brand was different)

[Gravel Maker]

Awesome!

Does this work on the DRW as well as the SRW?

How about a D70 rear in a '97 E350 cube-van? (I believe the E & F series brakes were the same even if the axle brand was different)


I don't have a dually axle to check but I would presume they had bigger brakes from the factory so the flange would be in the wrong place.

[Gravel Maker]

Thanks to you guys and a few other boards I frequent!

[Gravel Maker]

Now if we can only find the time to finish the second prototype Sterling cover....:(

[Gravel Maker]

Another new brake bracket tommorrow!

[Gravel Maker]

The Sterling is a pretty dammed good axle so why not?

[spidr]

Price shipped to Canada? Postal code V9L 5W7.

Thanks
Ryan

[Gravel Maker]

Price shipped to Canada? Postal code V9L 5W7.

Thanks
Ryan

they are $45 with the PBB10 discount but shipping is ugly.....These weigh too much for the flat rate envelopes and the boxes are $24+, I will check out UPS in the morning....

[Gravel Maker]

Whether we update it or not, but just for the guy that asked.... :D

[jam0o0]

had mine for a year. these are beefy. 3/8" plate, plenty of steel where you need it. locks up 38's on dry pavement easy. some sterlings need a .25" spacer though. mine did.

[Gravel Maker]

had mine for a year. these are beefy. 3/8" plate, plenty of steel where you need it. locks up 38's on dry pavement easy. some sterlings need a .25" spacer though. mine did.


Not really that new though but the last year?

[enigma2y0u]

I have y0ur 14 bolt brackets. My 14 bolt is/will be spooled. It would be pretty slick if you made a braket set that one side had provisions for two calipers. So a guy could run a hydraulic ebrake with an extra caliper. Sure you could break an axle shaft and it would be somewhat less effective, but it may be another option over the tcase brakes.

Then, if you actually sell them, you could send me one for testing and all.

[Gravel Maker]

I have y0ur 14 bolt brackets. My 14 bolt is/will be spooled. It would be pretty slick if you made a braket set that one side had provisions for two calipers. So a guy could run a hydraulic ebrake with an extra caliper. Sure you could break an axle shaft and it would be somewhat less effective, but it may be another option over the tcase brakes.

Then, if you actually sell them, you could send me one for testing and all.

I tried to do that 3 years ago, my insurance company wouldn't let me since a fluid acuated ebrake isn't legal. I must be mechanical.

[crash-harris]

Any plans for a disk brake setup for the semi-floating Sterling 10.25"?

[Gravel Maker]

Any plans for a disk brake setup for the semi-floating Sterling 10.25"?


Buts its' one of those axles that aren't seeing much offroad use, certainly worthwhile for the on road crowd though...

[unreng]

Dan,

Do the brackets utilize the smaller or larger GVW GM 3/4 ton 4x4 caliper? GM Code JB5 (5400-7200 lbs) or GM Code JB7 (8400 lbs)? Thanks,

Chris

[Gravel Maker]

Dan,

Do the brackets utilize the smaller or larger GVW GM 3/4 ton 4x4 caliper? GM Code JB5 (5400-7200 lbs) or GM Code JB7 (8400 lbs)? Thanks,

Chris


The one with the 7" caliper pin spacing...

[Gravel Maker]

The per pair pricing of $50 can't be beat, unless you add the PBB10 discount and pay only $45 :D

[swdockter]

Dan, quick question. I have a 70's vintage rear dana 60 out of a dodge, 1973 actually. I am converting to disk and already have the chevy calipers and disks. Do you have a bracket for this conversion? thanks Scott

[Gravel Maker]

Dan, quick question. I have a 70's vintage rear dana 60 out of a dodge, 1973 actually. I am converting to disk and already have the chevy calipers and disks. Do you have a bracket for this conversion? thanks Scott


Although many Dodge and GM used the same offsets (Brakes) during that era I do not have one to verify if it will fit. I would look to the weld on to be sure.

[swdockter]

Although many Dodge and GM used the same offsets (Brakes) during that era I do not have one to verify if it will fit. I would look to the weld on to be sure.

When I get my hub bearings and studs in, I'll dry fit them with the rotors and calipers and see what I need. I'll get back to you. Scott

[willypscustoms]

bought a pair few months ago worked great.

[Gravel Maker]

bought a pair few months ago worked great.

This evening! Beefy :smokin:

[Mike1996F350]

Do these brackets bolt to the flange in 2 places or 3, just wondering because it is hard to tell from the picture. Also, do you sell the spacer brackets for the newer style axle (94+) or would I need to fabricate some myself? Thanks.

[braxton357]

It's not listed on your site, but can you buy the unwelded version of the sterling cover? Would like to get a set of these and cover if I can afford them.

[Gravel Maker]

Do these brackets bolt to the flange in 2 places or 3, just wondering because it is hard to tell from the picture. Also, do you sell the spacer brackets for the newer style axle (94+) or would I need to fabricate some myself? Thanks.

There are 3 bolts used, i don't think I would be confident with just 2....

It's not listed on your site, but can you buy the unwelded version of the sterling cover? Would like to get a set of these and cover if I can afford them.

I didn't add the kit because my welders welded all of them and didn't think to leave some for kits. We will add the kit option in the next batch...Shouldn't be too long...

[MIGUEL BRAGA]

Do you send to portugal, europe?

only Bracket caliper and caliper with pads to fit on D60?

how much

[Gravel Maker]

Do you send to portugal, europe?

only Bracket caliper and caliper with pads to fit on D60?

how much

Only the brackets....

[TiTRD]

Used these on my Toyota with the Sterling rear. Worked out great.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f227/TiTRD/0525091530.jpg

[Gravel Maker]

Used these on my Toyota with the Sterling rear. Worked out great.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f227/TiTRD/0525091530.jpg

I like it....