How big is the rear drum on a Ford Ranger?

How big is the rear drum on a Ford Ranger?

The Ranger uses a 9-inch rear drum. Limited slip rear axles and vehicles with a GVWR over 4580 pounds use a 10-inch drum. If your early Ranger Bronco II has 9-inch drums, upgrading to 10-inch drums is a surprisingly effective alternative. Search the junkyard for either a later Ranger, or even easier an Aerostar to serve as a donor.

When did Ford Ranger get rear disc brakes?

Trucks Of The Month. Ford Rangers come with a rear drum and front disk brake set-up from 1983-2009. In 2010 and 2011, the Ford Ranger received rear disc brakes. In 1995, the Ford Explorer switched from a rear drum to a rear disc brake setup.

What kind of drumsticks do I need for a Ranger?

If you already have 10-inch drums (most 1988-up Supercabs, 4×4’s and 1991-1994 Explorers), you can improve fade resistance by replacing your “smooth” 10-inch drums with the heavier “finned” drums that are specified for the 1993-1997 Aerostar. If you want to upgrade from the 9-inch rear drums to 10-inch rear drums, you’ll need the:

Where are the brake hoses on a 1989 Ford Ranger?

The 1989-1994’s without ABS use the frame end of the drivers side brake hose as a T-block to split the brake line off the master cylinder to the left and right side brakes (Thus the NON ABS hose) If on the other hand you have an ABS equipped 1993-1994 you want the ABS hoses. 1983-1988 : These axle beams are different than the 1989-1997 beams.

When did the drum brakes on Ford Ranger get replaced?

In 1995 the drum brakes were replaced with a 0.472 inch brake rotor. If you have a 1991-1994 Explorer with drums, the 1995-2001 Discs DO bolt directly onto the 1991-1994 Explorer drum brake axle.

How big of a drum do you need for a Ford Ranger?

Limited slip rear axles and vehicles with a GVWR over 4580 pounds use a 10-inch drum. If your early Ranger Bronco II has 9-inch drums, upgrading to 10-inch drums is a surprisingly effective alternative. Search the junkyard for either a later Ranger, or even easier an Aerostar to serve as a donor.

How much fluid does a Ford Ranger have?

Here is a Ford Ranger Fluids and Capacities chart: 3.0 quarts (drain and refill) / 6.0 quarts with torque converter drain. Add more fluid as needed, 1/2 pint at a time.

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.