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Throwing this out in General Discussion since I’m not tearing into this quite yet. I’d like to gather a few opinions and thoughts on the matter as I decide.
I’ll start this by saying that while this is my fault, it isn’t COMPLETELY my fault. Even though it is.
Turns out that the e-brake position sensor on my ’98 Ranger isn’t working. I found that little tidbit out after driving nearly 20 miles and a helpful (if very annoyed) State Trooper pulled me over then threatened the arse-end of my truck with a fire extinguisher.
The brakes still work, but I think it’s safe to say that they were just ever so SLIGHTLY overheated.
That got me to thinking. Since I need to re-do them anyway, why not convert them to Disc?
It’s not that hard… Ford has a kit that was meant for the Mustang GT (part number M-2300-M), but with a bit of a mod to the adaptor plate the brake caliper will bolt to, it slides right on over onto the Ranger’s rear axle. Add in a bit of hard-line bending to get it out of the way (the dimensions’ll be all wrong, otherwise) and it generally only takes three hours or so.
The question I have is… why bother? In reality, isn’t it better to just leave it as it was designed? Is the rear brake caliper /really/ going to make it a night and day difference? Does it make it easier on the maintenance, given rears rarely need work (Assuming you don’t run 20 miles with your e-brake on..)
What are your thoughts on the matter? Leave it as it was designed (And replace the wheel cylinder, pads, etc) or pull the trigger and go disc for the rears?
-Hinoki
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I am a fan of disc brakes. They provide better braking and the maintenance is easier. However in your case, I would just leave it as it was designed. Your time will be spent better on other things.
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