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Post by 89bluegt on Jan 13, 2008 20:06:25 GMT -5
I am in the process of changing my coupe over to 5 lug. I have the stock length 5 lug axles and have read that I need the brackets, calipers and rotors from a Lincoln Mark 7. I found a 91 Lincoln Continental in the junk yard that has rear disc. Does anyone know if this is the same setup as the mark 7? It looks the same. Thanks for any help.
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Post by skeet92lx on Jan 13, 2008 20:52:42 GMT -5
i think they are different, one is fwd, one is rwd.
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Post by nova on Jan 13, 2008 22:25:26 GMT -5
well, it depends on your budget. you have a lot of options.
check out sn95brakes.com
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Post by 89bluegt on Jan 14, 2008 8:53:01 GMT -5
The 91 Lincoln Continental in the junk yard is rwd. The guy said I could get the brackets, Calipers and rotors for $50 so I just want to know if there the same as the Mark 7. I hope they are because I don't have a lot to spend. I just bought 18x9 18x10 Saleens, 5 lug axles and SN95 spindles and the wife says I need to slow down.
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Post by nova on Jan 14, 2008 9:49:09 GMT -5
in a few weeks ill have some 5 lug drums ill sell ya pretty cheap. they work with the stock backing plates.
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Post by 89bluegt on Jan 15, 2008 7:23:48 GMT -5
Hopefully I'll have the saleens on by next week.
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Post by mustangmatt on Mar 13, 2008 8:43:55 GMT -5
The Lincoln rear brake set up is the same as the SVO. It will locate your brakes and rims further out on each side by 1 1/2 inches. You have to use the axles from the Lincoln to use the backing plates and calipers, it will not work with the stock length axles. This makes the rear tires perfect for the S197 offset which is about 6 inches backspace, giving you a lot more choices for a lot more inexpensive tires. If you use a 94-95 front LCA, spindle and sealed hub it matches up well, or you can put a 7/16 spacer on the front to pull the rims out just enough. Center caps can be an issue with the Fox spindle though.. This is a coupe we did for my daughter that way. s50.photobucket.com/albums/f315/horseplayauto/Sold%20cars/?action=view¤t=DSCN5480.jpg |
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Post by nova on Mar 13, 2008 9:01:33 GMT -5
heres a picture of my setup. ranger axles north race cars brackets FMS slotted/drilled rotors fms calipers 94/95 cobra hoses from rockauto.com banjo bolts from autozone weather head adapters 20" line on the short side and 30" line on the long side. replacement center hose from autozone.   |
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Post by mustangmatt on Mar 18, 2008 8:38:58 GMT -5
The North race cars brackets are the way to go from what I have seen. I will probably use them on the next four wheel disc car I do.
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Post by crossbreed on Mar 18, 2008 19:53:48 GMT -5
. Lincoln Mark7 rear disc conversion using stock length ranger axles:
This is a rear 5 lug disc conversion using 11.375" vented rotors. Or you could use the stock axles and redrill the rotors for 4 lug. The stock Lincoln Mark7 LSC and SVO Mustang use a rear axle that is 1.25" wider per side than the 87-93 Mustangs. This causes issues with rubbing on the rear tires and requires you to run special offset wheels. Fox body Saleens also used this rear disc setup.
But you can "flip" the brackets and with some welding and Ranger/Aerostar axles use the rear disc with the stock track width! Black306 is the person that has the info on this! You need the Ranger/Aerostar axles and the brake parts off a 85-91 Lincoln Mark7 (caliper brackets, rotors, calipers, bolts and hoses). This does take some welding to complete, so be prepared. The only tricky part is to get the Ebrakes working with the flipped brackets. You will need to swap the brake cable brackets to the opposite side and bend them and the lever as needed. Then if you need a bit more clearance, remove the shock from the bracket, then remove the shock bracket from the axle. Turn the shock 90* and bolt it directly to the axle housing.
More information to come! Check Next Level Motorsports for the how to.
If you do find a Lincoln Mark7 LSC in the yard, also get the front rotors, 73mm calipers, master cylinder and proportioning valve. You can all use this in the 87-93 V8 Mustang for a cheap 5 lug upgrade to the front. Get the spindles if you have a 4 cyl to convert over to the larger 11" front brakes. But be warned that with the front Lincoln rotors, you will be limited to the Ford OEM wheels that you can run!
[SVO Rear Calipers ] [SVO E-brake Pic1] [SVO E-brake Pic2 ]
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Post by velocityturbosystems on Aug 5, 2008 1:57:49 GMT -5
Once again Here is everything that will ever work for a fox swap of any kind! mjbobbitt.home.comcast.net/~mjbobbitt/Enjoy Everyone! This has made my life easier over the last 13 Foxes, I hope it help you as much as it has me. |
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