I also get lost in that thread. Following.Yep read that a couple of times. good info but all I got is where the break cables came from not which ones I need and didn’t see anything on the lines. Very possible I missed it. I am not a very good reader after a while my eyes get rolling around in my head and I’m gone
It a great thread lots of info, unfortunately I am just not a good reader, give me a pic or let me take it apart and I'm good.That thread needs a good cleanup. It’s all over the place.
on my way to a meeting so will need to respond later to this one
ok if I gut the original prop valve is that all I need or do I need an adjustable one in there also?I wouldn't use the SN95 prop valve on your car. It creates more headaches than it's worth since the SN95 prop valve went metric, and I believe bubble flare. Use your original combo valve, and just gut it and install the prop valve plug.
Mustang Brake Proportioning Valve Plug M-2450-A - LMR
Plug your factory proportioning valve with this 5.0 Resto direct fit Mustang Rear Disc Conversion Proportioning Valve Plug!lmr.com
The MC depends on what brakes you are actually using. 94-98 GT? 99-04 GT? 94-98 Cobra? 99-04 Cobra? Once you pick the MC, you can pick the appropriate brake line conversion from Max Motorsports that will connect your prop valve to the MC
Once you know what MC you will need to match the brake, you can buy the adapter lines here
Brake lines need to match the calipers. MM and other vendors make plenty of options for what to use. I'd list some but unless you specifically state which brake setup you are using, it's easier to wait.
Parking brake cables are these. You'll need two. They connect to all SN95 rear disks
Mustang Rear Parking Brake Cable for Rear Disc Brakes (79-92)
Finish off your Mustang five lug conversion with these vital e-brake cables for rear disc brakes!lmr.com
Center cable? I don't believe there is an option for 79-86. I think you are stuck with the OEM cable and handle
Yes you'll need an adjustable prop valveok if I gut the original prop valve is that all I need or do I need an adjustable one in there also?
I used ‘87-‘93 spindles, calipers and rotors on the front of my ‘86, and the SSBC rear disc conversion kit for the rear discs. SSBC instructions had me gut the stock proportioning valve and use the stock ‘86 MC. I didn’t like the feel and, with advice from this forum, swapped in a MC from an ‘86 Lincoln and added an aftermarket proportioning valve. Much better now.ok if I gut the original prop valve is that all I need or do I need an adjustable one in there also?
Got it on the cables
Lastly LMR has complete brake line kits for the 87-93 and a separate kit for the cobras. Whats the difference. Right now all I have are the hard and soft lines to the rear calipers and the union that mounts to the diff. All this is using the parts from the sn95.
Lastly LMR has complete brake line kits for the 87-93 and a separate kit for the cobras. Whats the difference. Right now all I have are the hard and soft lines to the rear calipers and the union that mounts to the diff. All this is using the parts from the sn95.
That makes good sense to me. Yes I need the hard lines that is what has me asking all the questions about them. I didn’t know if I should go bigger or with another option. So I need to figure out what prop valve I am going to run and order the brake line kit from there. Thank you.The difference is the actual lines use. 93 CObras have a 2-port MC so the drivers side front brake line connects to the rear of the prop valve. 87-93 cars have a 3-port MC and the driver's front line connects directly to the MC.
79-86 cars are 2-port MC's so they can't use the 87-93 kits.
There are MC adapter kits for your '85. You just need one of those, and then worry about the soft lines out at the calipers. No need to touch your hard lines unless they need to be replaced
I simply pulled it from a car a the wreckers, modified the rear mount and installed. No other changes than that. The car was a '00 or '01 if I remember. It must not have had the recall done.The barrel the cable rides on also needs to be shaved down to fit under the center console. The picture you show also does not show the e brake handle lock out that is needed on the sn95 brake handle. It was a recall by FORD. It locks the pawl so it doesn't pop loose and release on its own. I like how you cut and moved the rear mounting tab. I went the hard way and modified the elbow rest bracket and drilled a new hole.
I simply pulled it from a car a the wreckers, modified the rear mount and installed. No other changes than that. The car was a '00 or '01 if I remember. It must not have had the recall done.
No issues with the arm in 3 years.
I think my lack of research and buying little here and a little there ended up costing more in the end.
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