I'm looking to put some Weld Prostars on my fox, but I need to do the 5-lug swap beforehand. I don't really want to upgrade to SN-95 spindles or brakes at this point or any point in the near future. I've heard that Lincoln Super Coupe rotors will allow you run 5-lug wheels up front all while keeping the 87-93 spindle and brake setup. Is this true? Will there be any issues with the dustcap not letting me run the Prostar center caps? Also, does anyone offer a brand new replacement rotor for the LSC that I can use with my 87-93 spindle/brakes? I'd prefer to buy new. Thanks!!!
5-lug Rotors
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See http://www.svo73mm.cjb.net/ for budget brake upgrades & 5 lug swaps. One of the best sites around for brake help.
Either way I'm going to run into issues with spacing. Prostars and SN95 stuff doesn't fit at all. You need spacers and griding of the caliper has to be done as far as I know. I was hoping to get away with not upgrading the brakes.
Cam anyone else confirm this before I start gathering parts? Also, does anyone sell LSC rotors brand new? If so, what year LSC would I be looking for? I think I remember hearing that the '87's don't have ABS.
Check out the web site link I posted. You will find the answer there.
From the web site http://www.svo73mm.cjb.net/
Cheap way:
-For the 79 v8, 82-86 Mustangs, and 87-93 4 cyls, you can use the 4cyl 83-88 Ranger rotors.
-For the front 87-93 v8 cars, use the rotors from a mid 80's Lincoln Continental, Lincoln Mark VII (85-91), or '84-'86 SVO. For the 79-86 and 87-93 4cyl cars, use the 83-92 4cyl Ranger front rotors. This will keep the cost down and allow you to keep the stock front brakes. You can buy the rotors for about $40-60 each. You an also purchase after market front rotors like the Power Slot brand in 5 lug. These cost about $99 each.
**Important note here! The SVO/Lincoln front rotors will NOT work with the Ford '98 & '99+ Cobra, Y2K Cobra R wheels, and '97+ GT 17" wheels. Most of the wheels will mount up ('98 cobra and the Bullitt wheels will not), but you will not be able to mount the center cap due to the larger dust cap on the rotor. To run these wheels, you need to convert over to the SN95 front brakes (this includes spindles, rotors, hubs and calipers). Alternatively you can use a wheel spacer, but it is not recommended. The Lincoln/SVO rotors will work for the' 95 Cobra R wheel, 16" SN95 Pony wheel, and '99+ 15" & 16" wheel since they have a different center design and cap. If the center of the wheel is recessed, the Lincoln/SVO dust rotor will most likely be to large for the center cap of the wheel.
Be sure to spend some time there and you will be rewarded with the best information you can get.
From the web site http://www.svo73mm.cjb.net/
Cheap way:
-For the 79 v8, 82-86 Mustangs, and 87-93 4 cyls, you can use the 4cyl 83-88 Ranger rotors.
-For the front 87-93 v8 cars, use the rotors from a mid 80's Lincoln Continental, Lincoln Mark VII (85-91), or '84-'86 SVO. For the 79-86 and 87-93 4cyl cars, use the 83-92 4cyl Ranger front rotors. This will keep the cost down and allow you to keep the stock front brakes. You can buy the rotors for about $40-60 each. You an also purchase after market front rotors like the Power Slot brand in 5 lug. These cost about $99 each.
**Important note here! The SVO/Lincoln front rotors will NOT work with the Ford '98 & '99+ Cobra, Y2K Cobra R wheels, and '97+ GT 17" wheels. Most of the wheels will mount up ('98 cobra and the Bullitt wheels will not), but you will not be able to mount the center cap due to the larger dust cap on the rotor. To run these wheels, you need to convert over to the SN95 front brakes (this includes spindles, rotors, hubs and calipers). Alternatively you can use a wheel spacer, but it is not recommended. The Lincoln/SVO rotors will work for the' 95 Cobra R wheel, 16" SN95 Pony wheel, and '99+ 15" & 16" wheel since they have a different center design and cap. If the center of the wheel is recessed, the Lincoln/SVO dust rotor will most likely be to large for the center cap of the wheel.
Be sure to spend some time there and you will be rewarded with the best information you can get.
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