Ford Explorer 8.8 Disc Brake Backing Plates And Caliper Brackets 9" Conversion on 2040-parts.com
Charlotte, North Carolina, US
Stock backing plates from 1995-2000 Ford Explorer 8.8 rear axle. Comes with emergency brake parts as shown. Emergency brake pads appear to be use able, but not guaranteed. Also comes with all the hardware shown.
Can use these along with other parts to convert Ford 9" axles to disc brakes if the axle has the Torino style late model large bearing housing ends and axles that have 2.5" brake space offset.
Picture is of actual items.
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