• Mustang Forums
  • 1974 - 1978 Mustang II Talk & Tech

Brakes 1977 8inch rear. What's the latest on disk brake conversions?

  • Thread starter Thread starter russosborne
  • Start date Start date Sep 9, 2018
R

russosborne

Member
Nov 15, 2009
93
0
6
Glendale, AZ, USA
Sep 9, 2018
#1
  • Sep 9, 2018
  • #1
I seem to remember there was an issue with the MII/Pinto 8inch rear and disk brake conversion kits.
I am swapping to a 5 lug, and can either have the axles welded/redrilled or use an earlier Mustang 8 inch rear (have to modify the spring perches a tad)(width difference is not a problem) but I know for sure there are a ton of conversion kits for those.
So I am wondering if things have changed or not.
Thanks,
Russ
 

Adieu

Easy there, this ain't a dating site.
20+ Year Stangneter
Mar 7, 2002
9,531
5,187
224
Sep 9, 2018
#2
  • Sep 9, 2018
  • #2
The common way to do it was to use Lincoln Versailles rear brakes, (could also use the whole axle) but I haven't seen a Versailles in years.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

8
87 lx 4cyl to v8 project 4 lug disc conversion questions
  • 87lx428
  • Mar 24, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
2
Views
581
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Mar 25, 2026
87lx428
8
P
Rear disk brake caliper parking brake adjustment
  • parrotguy
  • Oct 23, 2025
  • 1974 - 1978 Mustang II Talk & Tech
Replies
4
Views
361
1974 - 1978 Mustang II Talk & Tech Oct 24, 2025
2Blue2
S
Brakes 80 Mustang 4.2 rear chassis brake line for 5 lug conversion!
  • StangPowerLSX510
  • Aug 6, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
2
Views
142
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Aug 9, 2026
limp
S
Fox Another try for the European guy to get his first Fox
  • Schargedfox
  • Aug 3, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
10
Views
345
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Aug 4, 2026
DadLife0724
Cobra Brake Conversion - Spare Wheel/Tire Search
  • AeroCoupe
  • Aug 2, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
7
Views
433
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Sep 2, 2026
AeroCoupe
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1974 - 1978 Mustang II Talk & Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?