Hey guys

I am trying to come up with a combo using different components to make my own 9 inch disc kit that doesn't cost $500+, and I am wondering about what parts will work with what I have.

My current setup cosists of a 70's Bronco big bearing rearend that I have converted to a 4.5" bolt pattern. I have considered the Explorer kit, but it will not work for this setup. The housing flange to axle flange gap isn't large enough.

The most attractive option is to go the Cadillac caliper/ Lincoln rotor route and buy a weld-on bracket. This sounds like a good combination, but i'm not sure if my axle flange diameter is too large given the fact that it originated as a 5.5" bolt pattern. I want to be sure the rotor will fit over it. Does anyone know the inside dimension of the Lincoln Mark VII rear rotors?

Another thing I was wondering about is why wouldn't the Explorer rotors work with the Cadillac calipers? They have good axle flange clearance, and they are about $50 cheaper per pair. I'm just not sure about the thickness of the rotor. It looks rather thin, but I can't really tell from a picture. Judging by the calipers in the picture, they can't be very thick at all...probably not even vented.

I would appreciate any suggestions about anything that might work. I know that brakes are the biggest safety element in a car, but I don't think I need to spend $500+ to have a quality system.


I fully expect Streets to recommend something similar to a Packard rotor/ Chord caliper setup.