Gathering parts for the winter project that is a 1993 FOX body 4 lug rear disc brake swap and I think today I've received the last missing parts.
I've done some research online and my list ended up like this :
-Rear brake kit for 87-93 FOX that will retain FOX track ( same width as drums ) from
North Racecars including the 1993 Cobra R brake cables ( different from 87-92 ) .
-1993 Cobra
Master Cylinder that can be bought anywhere.
-3 to 2
hard line conversion . Few companies make them.
In my case I can't bent lines like that .
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Brake proportioning valve plug that can also be bought anywhere.
-Drum to disc conversion
brake lines. ( optional )
-Adjustable brake
proportioning valve. ( Optional ? )
-Rear center axle Stainless Steel
brake hose, available anywhere. ( Optional )
This complete the rear unless I forgot something but I know I can upgrade parts but I just want to swap it to disc but stay 4 lug ( OEM look ) .
I've decided to upgrade the front a little but there is not much options if you are low budget and want to stay 4 lug.
Here's the budget list :
-Stock 73mm 84-85 SVO front brake caliper ( 87-93 have 60mm ) .
-Stainless steel
caliper sleeves.
-Stainless steel front
brake hoses.
Not that I'm racing the car or anything but this should match the new rear pretty good.
Now the thing is :
Can I wait until this winter to do that ?
If I've done my homework correctly I should have all bit and pieces to do the complete swap in one day . ummmm
Tomorrow morning I'll paint some parts and I'll decide after if I sacrifice my weekend to do that.
That's a nice pile of parts to be put together .
I bought the calipers ( new rebuilt ) at Pieces d'auto Lacroix in Terrebonne for $28.00 a pieces and they came with composite "plastic" 73mm pistons but I read online that if you can find some steel 73mm piston to replace the plastic one it is a good upgrade so lucky me my friend has a body that rebuilt and sell brake parts so he just traded mine for some steel one.
I had painted the front SVO calipers earlier this week.
I have removed the rubber guide bushings to install the new stainless steel one.
This will remove the flex from those rubber bushings gives to the caliper and pads to improve braking and wear the pads evenly .
Now
Before
We'll see tomorrow how my painting turns out .
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