I have a '97 Ford Contour GL with rear drum brakes. I was wondering if there was a disc-brake conversion kit available so I can remove the drums entirely. Serious answers only, thanks.
2007-04-21 00:28:15 · 4 answers · asked by aviationboatswainsmate 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Check Contour.org. If any one would know, they would know. Check their maintainence / conversion FAQ section.
2007-04-21 05:43:20 · answer #1 · answered by Kasey C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Finding the rear brake assembly from a salvage yard from a contour with the rear disc brakes would be the best bet. Take a look at what you have for mounting and then when you find a contour with the rear disc look at what it has to see what you will need.
I'm doing something like that with my 1989 Ranger. I'm converting to rear discs. However, the generation 2 Rangers never came with rear discs. I'm going to have to "retrofit" the rear axel from a generation 1 Ford Explorer onto the rear. I was going to do this because my axel houseing is slightly bent from a minor accident, and I was going to change the gear ratio. In my case, since my truck is rear wheel drive its easier to replace the entire axel with one out of an Explorer with rear discs. In your case it will be easier to grab the mounting componants for the rear discs, this includes backing plate, caliper bracket, and possibly the hub assembly, I would suggest againt using salvage yard calipers, as these are problems waiting to happen. and then put new pad, rotors, calipers and park brake cables (I'm not sure 100% on the design but I believe that the park brake is attached to the caliper and no an inner drum brake for the park brake, if this is the case, new park brake cables will be needed possibly, measure out the differances in length to see if the cable is long enough). Also, search the internet for forums about people who have already done this. They may be able to guide you what to do, and what to look for. Sometimes in these cases, they will recomend taking parts off of other vehicles, as they have found that they work better then the factory componants for that vehicle. Now the most important part, after you get it all together, have it safty inspected, theres no use in doing all of it and having something go wrong tht you are unawair of, have a licenced technician look at i and make sure it passes safty inspections. It better to do this then not, if you have it inspected and they notice a troubble spot that you didn't notice, this may save your's, or someone elses life. Good luck, and I hope to hear your progress on the project. if you need any more help, my email is gregthomasparke@yahoo.com, i'm willing to help.
2007-04-21 02:12:09 · answer #2 · answered by gregthomasparke 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well you could look and see if a Contour came with rear disc brakes and find a junker and start removing all the necessary parts. I am sure no one makes a conversion kit....
2007-04-21 00:36:39 · answer #3 · answered by Christian 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ford Contour Org
2017-02-25 04:03:59 · answer #4 · answered by masten 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋