8.8 disk brakes? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

94stepsideford · 01-30-2007, 12:53 PM

Has anyone ever put disk brakes on an 8.8? Was thinking of doing it on my ranger. What are you guys using for adjustable perportioning valves and would I need a c-clip eliminator kit? Can it not be done?

plug ugly · 01-30-2007, 01:11 PM

find an 8.8 from a sploder, has everything you need, and swap it in. prolly cheaper than tsm and the like

WTweeder · 01-30-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by plug ugly

find an 8.8 from a sploder

specifically, a 95+ exploder...

94stepsideford · 01-30-2007, 01:47 PM

I would but I just rebuilt my whole rear end

Joel H · 01-30-2007, 02:40 PM

I've got modified caliper brackets just for this. $60 Cdn + shipping

all you would need to get, is the rest of brake parts, like calipers/rotors/park brake shoes and assorted other junk.

I used a porportioning valve for my setup.

Positive Vibes · 01-30-2007, 03:55 PM

Grab one from a '95 its a basic swap and I didn't change the proportioning valve

94stepsideford · 01-31-2007, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Positive Vibes

Grab one from a '95 its a basic swap and I didn't change the proportioning valve

Im a dumb ass and just firgured out I could leave the c-clips right the fuck alone

So you didnt change the perportioning valve? How well does it stop? My rear shoes are GONE but this is now starting to look like a kiddy shit mod.

Pretty much Im going to run the same disk/calipers that I do up front. All I have to do is make caliper brackets(I have more time than money) and get some rubber hoses and shit.

It's too fucking cold now though. I need it to warm up so I can do some work!!

Positive Vibes · 01-31-2007, 08:27 AM

Mine brakes fine. It locks them up on the street when needed. My biggest problem and still is, is getting the ebrake to work. Mine is probably on 20%. Some people did change the proportioning valve and some didn't. If you figure out a good way to get the ebrake to work 100% please post up. If you need a link to write up, let me know.

Joel H · 01-31-2007, 09:40 AM

I kept the same master, but installed a Wildwood vavle for ease of tuning. It's a night and day difference in stopping power. Well worth it.

I had the park system working but I later ditched the whole works and installed a line lock.

Here is how I did the cables.

As for using front rotors and calipers................good luck with that.

The brackets I have make this a bolt on for ranger 8.8 axles. The backing plate mounting pattern is different between the explorer and the ranger 8.8's. So just swaping is a no go with out some mods.

94stepsideford · 01-31-2007, 10:22 AM

I dont care if I have to fab some. It should be worth it in the end.

Your kit is all bolt on? What calipers/rotors do you use? For $60 bucks it might be worth it to just have it all bolt up.

Joel H · 01-31-2007, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 94stepsideford

Your kit is all bolt on? What calipers/rotors do you use? For $60 bucks it might be worth it to just have it all bolt up.

All explorer parts. They are explorer caliper brackets that have been modified to bolt to a 28 spline Ranger axle.

94stepsideford · 01-31-2007, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Joel H

All explorer parts. They are explorer caliper brackets that have been modified to bolt to a 28 spline Ranger axle.

I'll definantly contact you when I'm ready to do it.

Joel H · 01-31-2007, 11:05 AM

I'll trudge through the 5 foot drifts to get them out of the cab of the parts truck. I'll send you a couple of pictures of the caliper brackets this weekend. I need to dig some other junk out of the truck anyway so it's no big deal.

01-30-2007, 12:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
94stepsideford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 36399 Location: Hinesburg, VT Posts: 3,147	8.8 disk brakes? Has anyone ever put disk brakes on an 8.8? Was thinking of doing it on my ranger. What are you guys using for adjustable perportioning valves and would I need a c-clip eliminator kit? Can it not be done? __________________ 94 F-150 Stepside. BGTL 12" lift, 1-tons, 39" 'roks 95 F-150 6" of lift, SAS 35" BFG's

01-30-2007, 01:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
plug ugly Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16680 Location: Rocklin Posts: 2,819	find an 8.8 from a sploder, has everything you need, and swap it in. prolly cheaper than tsm and the like __________________ 94 Mall Rated Bronco-R.I.P. 1961 Scout 80 stretched and linked wt4x4.com PM me for CPR/First Aid Instruction for you club

01-30-2007, 01:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
94stepsideford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 36399 Location: Hinesburg, VT Posts: 3,147	I would but I just rebuilt my whole rear end __________________ 94 F-150 Stepside. BGTL 12" lift, 1-tons, 39" 'roks 95 F-150 6" of lift, SAS 35" BFG's

01-30-2007, 02:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Joel H Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Member # 67169 Location: Manitoba, Kanahda Posts: 414	I've got modified caliper brackets just for this. $60 Cdn + shipping all you would need to get, is the rest of brake parts, like calipers/rotors/park brake shoes and assorted other junk. I used a porportioning valve for my setup. __________________ 1987 BroncoII that's far from stock Last edited by Joel H; 01-30-2007 at 02:45 PM.

01-31-2007, 09:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
Joel H Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Member # 67169 Location: Manitoba, Kanahda Posts: 414	I kept the same master, but installed a Wildwood vavle for ease of tuning. It's a night and day difference in stopping power. Well worth it. I had the park system working but I later ditched the whole works and installed a line lock. Here is how I did the cables. As for using front rotors and calipers................good luck with that. The brackets I have make this a bolt on for ranger 8.8 axles. The backing plate mounting pattern is different between the explorer and the ranger 8.8's. So just swaping is a no go with out some mods. __________________ 1987 BroncoII that's far from stock

01-30-2007, 03:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Positive Vibes Wheeler Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13333 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 222	Grab one from a '95 its a basic swap and I didn't change the proportioning valve

01-31-2007, 08:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
Positive Vibes Wheeler Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13333 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 222	Mine brakes fine. It locks them up on the street when needed. My biggest problem and still is, is getting the ebrake to work. Mine is probably on 20%. Some people did change the proportioning valve and some didn't. If you figure out a good way to get the ebrake to work 100% please post up. If you need a link to write up, let me know.

01-31-2007, 10:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
94stepsideford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 36399 Location: Hinesburg, VT Posts: 3,147	I dont care if I have to fab some. It should be worth it in the end. Your kit is all bolt on? What calipers/rotors do you use? For $60 bucks it might be worth it to just have it all bolt up. __________________ 94 F-150 Stepside. BGTL 12" lift, 1-tons, 39" 'roks 95 F-150 6" of lift, SAS 35" BFG's

01-31-2007, 11:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
Joel H Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Member # 67169 Location: Manitoba, Kanahda Posts: 414	I'll trudge through the 5 foot drifts to get them out of the cab of the parts truck. I'll send you a couple of pictures of the caliper brackets this weekend. I need to dig some other junk out of the truck anyway so it's no big deal. __________________ 1987 BroncoII that's far from stock

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