Re: Ford rear disc brakes

[Eric Walter <ewalter@domain.elided>]

Tom Mandera wrote:
> 
> >Tom,
> >
> >I've seen Ford tow trucks (F-350 class) with disc brakes on the rear.  I
> >don't have any idea what kind of axle is in there.
> 
> Hmm... yet another thought!
> 
> Originally, I was referring to Jim Weed's description of fitting stock Scout
> II calipers and rotors to the rear axle shafts.. only use the Ford calipers
> instead of the Scout II.

I used a 9" disc brake ford rear out of a '76 mark V on my '52 Chevy
pickup, but discs and calipers are pricy.
Eric