Rear Brake Conversion

[u2slow]

For the Ford diff, I suggest something that can use the E350 rear disc rotor. It suits the hub and studs well.

As for the parking brake, you can get a manual hydraulic lock for the rear brake lines... or go with the full E350 setup.

http://www.fordmann.com/F350.rear_disc_brakes.htm

https://www.mico.com/products/brake-actuation/brake-locks/lever-lock

 

[coffeerich44]

Thanks, Wow 7 years went by fast! I guess better late than never.

 

[franklin2]

For the Ford diff, I suggest something that can use the E350 rear disc rotor. It suits the hub and studs well.

As for the parking brake, you can get a manual hydraulic lock for the rear brake lines... or go with the full E350 setup.

http://www.fordmann.com/F350.rear_disc_brakes.htm

https://www.mico.com/products/brake-actuation/brake-locks/lever-lock

While the hydraulic line lock would be handy, it's not considered a emergency brake and would not pass the yearly inspections.

 

[IDIoit]

emergency brakes need to be mechanical in nature.
if you blow a brake line, this line lock would do no good.

 

[u2slow]

While the hydraulic line lock would be handy, it's not considered a emergency brake and would not pass the yearly inspections.

This is true. But they hold better than factory drum-in-hat parking brakes. Towtruck operators often add them.

It all depends on your priorities and requirements....

 

[franklin2]

This is true. But they hold better than factory drum-in-hat parking brakes. Towtruck operators often add them.

It all depends on your priorities and requirements....

I think it would be great as a add-on or assist to the factory parking brake. And I probably would use it in place of the parking brake after I used it for awhile and built up confidence in it. But I would still need the factory parking brake.

I guess you have observed utility companies and others with large trucks, each time they stop they put chock blocks at the tires. Must be a company policy and I bet they get written up if they don't do it. Looks like they do not trust anything to hold it in place.

 

[FORDF250HDXLT]

you joined in 2010, yet this was your first post?!! congrats! lol

i would never drive anything, auto or manual with out an EMERGENCY brake. after having a proportiong valve blow apart leaving me with no brakes, i limped the 2 miles home using just the emergency brake.

You wouldn't like the '87-'97 F-Superduty/F450's then.All they have is a driveline brake which works great for a parking brake but does nothing but smoke and stink while just rolling.
There is no way to stop them,in the event of a hydraulic failure.Mine weighs 10k lbs empty.

 

[riotwarrior]

You wouldn't like the '87-'97 F-Superduty/F450's then.All they have is a driveline brake which works great for a parking brake but does nothing but smoke and stink while just rolling.
There is no way to stop them,in the event of a hydraulic failure.Mine weighs 10k lbs empty.

Ya my buddy had a 94 F SD tow/ramp truck the driveline brake was great when we stopped loaded cars n such but one day for sheetzngigglze I tried to slow down w it......didnt phase the truck on bit....kinda like a theme song....rollin rollin rollin....raw hide....just would not stop it...empty btw.

Funny how engineers work...

 

[OLDBULL8]

Don't know if FORDF250HDXLT uses chock blocks or not, but he sure don't want his boom truck moving when he's on the boom.

 

[jaed_43725]

So whats the verdict on that kit? I am needing to rebuild my rear brakes and would just the same go to disc. The drums have only given me issues. I dont tow anything really, unless I have to. I almost only use the truck to go to the dump and camping, not even a camper just a tent, cooler, and bags. The truck weighs about 5,700lbs with me in it.

 

[u2slow]

There might be more first-hand reviews of the Ruffstuff kit on pirate4x4...

 

[jaed_43725]

There might be more first-hand reviews of the Ruffstuff kit on pirate4x4...

Unfortunately I am not a member so I can not search.

 

[u2slow]

Unfortunately I am not a member so I can not search.

Google works.... put whatever forum name in with the search terms.

 

[coffeerich44]

I’ve had the tsm rear disc kit on my truck for about 4 years now and love it. Works way better than the drum and the hydraulic e brake works great. I have never had a problem with getting an inspection either. My truck weighs about 8800 with my tools and I tow a 10k trailer. I also use the chock blocks though if I park on a steep grade.

 

[jaed_43725]

Coffee I checked that one out. However it's above my price range It is a very nice kit though