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What is my rotor diameter?

What is my rotor diameter?

Call your local OEM dealer and ask for the original rotor sizes or OEM rotor/pads part numbers based on your vehicle’s VIN number (VIN# is referenced in your ownership papers). The dealership may not tell you the rotor size, but they will give you the genuine part numbers for your vehicle.

What kind of disc brakes does Ford Ranger use?

Ford used rear disc brakes on the 2010-2011 Rangers, so Ford Shortened the axle housing and shafts to compensate for the extra width created by the disc brake setup. These shafts are not going to work in a 2009 and older Ford Ranger 8.8-inch axle.

What are the dimensions of a Ford Ranger?

Total Swept Area (sq. in). Total Swept Area (sq. in). 4×2 Regular Cab With Payload Pkg.#2 Dimensions and Capacities (1) Fuel Capacity (gal.) (1) Based on official MVMS passenger vehicle specifications. Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Are there 9 ” brakes on a Ranger FX4?

If its not an FX4, you have 9″ brakes. Not true. Ranger 10″ drums existed long before any Ranger FX4 did. I can’t speak to every year and model of Ranger ever built. However, from 2001~2009 at least, several options automatically trigger the 10″ drum upgrade.

Are there 10 ” drums on a Ford Ranger?

Ranger 10″ drums existed long before any Ranger FX4 did. I can’t speak to every year and model of Ranger ever built. However, from 2001~2009 at least, several options automatically trigger the 10″ drum upgrade. Any one or any combination of the following will do it:

How big is the front brake rotor on a Ford Ranger?

If you have a 1991-1994 Explorer with drums, the 1995-2001 Discs DO bolt directly onto the 1991-1994 Explorer drum brake axle. You’ll need to grab everything from the backing plates forward. The 1995-2001 Discs DO NOT bolt to the Ford Ranger 8.8-inch axle. The Explorer uses a 10.28 inch diameter, 0.850 inch thick front brake rotor.

Can you put disc brakes on a 1995 Ford Ranger?

If you’re building up a Ranger and you feel that the rear brakes are insufficient, you should probably switch to a 1995 or newer Explorer 8.8-inch rear axle with disc brakes. Yes, there are methods for swapping your rear drums for rear discs, but why not just swap in an axle already designed to use them?

What kind of brake hose do I need for a Ford Ranger?

If you are retrofitting a two-piston brake Dana 35 TTB (1995-1997 Dana 35) on to an earlier Ranger or Bronco II, you specifically want the ABS style brake hoses. 12-Inch Rotors: In 2003, the ford Explorer Sport Trac upgraded to a 12-Inch brake rotor.

How big is the front brake rotor on a Ford Explorer?

The Explorer uses a 10.28 inch diameter, 0.850 inch thick front brake rotor. The 4×4 models use a 10.86 inch diameter rotor. In 1995 the rotor was upgraded to 1.023 inches thick. 4×2 models use a 0.938 inch master cylinder bore.

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Ruth Doyle