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Brakes

What type of brakes are available?
All Lincoln rear suspensions feature rear disc brakes. Some T -birds and Cougars have disc brakes, while others have drum brakes.
Either style of brakes will work... but disc brakes are preferred since they have greater stopping power.

I have a rear subframe from a T-bird with drum brakes... can I change the brakes from drum to disc brakes?
Yes, there are a couple of options. The first is to locate spindles with disc brakes, calipers and rotors... then remove and replace your drum brake spindles with the disc brake spindles.
They are interchangeable.

The second option is to modify the drum brake spindle to utilize a disc brake caliper and rotor. This is more difficult than simply swapping spindles, but it is possible.

Sounds like alot of work... why don't you just buy a subframe with disc brakes?
Agreed... buying a complete unit is the best option, but often there are only drum brake subframes in local wrecking yards... yet disc brake spindles are available all over the country. Since it is far easier ( and cheaper ) to ship a pair of spindles and brake components vs. an entire subframe - the option of buying a subframe locally and a pair of spindles through the mail is the best option.



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