Posted by Mack on October 03, 1998 at 11:58:20:
In Reply to: Re: Differential width and rear brake upgrade? posted by T.L. on October 02, 1998 at 21:37:34:
I guess my real question is whether 56-1/4" is actually the width (drum to drum) of the Maverick rear (I believe that it is) and the Granada and Mustangs are 2" wider at 58-1/4"? Thanks!!
: The Granada rear-end is about 2 inches wider than the Maverick rear. You can install aftermarket rear-disc brakes from "Stainless Brales" or "Master Power". Otherwise, you're pretty much stuck with the 10-inch drums...
: : I purchased an 8" rear-end, supposedly from a 77 Maverick but when I did a check on the center section tag it crossed to a 75-77 Granada. Maybe the center section was swapped at one time and they put the tag for the new punpkin on this housing. What I was looking for was the narrowest housing I could find and the Maverick was recommended but now I wonder if it really is from a Maverick, maybe from a Mustang II?? It measures about 56 1/4" from drum to drum.
: : Also, it has 10 X 1-3/4" brakes, is there an upgrade that will bolt to the small bearing 8" housing that will increase the brake size, maybe from a Granada?? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!!!