how to swap drum brakes to discs?

Asked by Ken Sep 11, 2022 at 08:19 AM about the 1990 Ford Ranger XLT Standard Cab SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

what are the front and rear brakes and can drum brakes be swapped for discs

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What's wrong with drum brakes ? The conversion is usually done for better stopping power on a hot rod .

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Yes they can be changed over but the cost will be almost as much as the truck is worth.

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