Hooking Up Parking Brake After Disc Conversion???

[92Apocalypso]

fellas,

The only real modification that was done to my newly purchased LX hatch was disc brakes in the rear and 03/04 cobra front disc upgrades. The parking brake is currently not working at all. Nothing is connected. I'm assuming I need to purchase parking brake cables from an 03/04, left and right, but I'm curious how much further modification will need to be made to get those thooked up to my 92 parking brake handle. Interested to hear what you guys did.... And don't suggest to leave it without the brake functioning haha. Thanks.

 

[MFE92]

You'll find it in this sticky https://www.stangnet.com/mustang-fo...5-lug-brake-conversion-upgrade-thread.801400/

 

[92Apocalypso]

You'll find it in this sticky https://www.stangnet.com/mustang-fo...5-lug-brake-conversion-upgrade-thread.801400/

Thanks boss. I checked it out and seems as though everyone is running sn95 stuff. Previous owner distinctively told me 03/04..... I think maybe first I need to take photos and post them here to see who can help identify exactly what I really have. As far as the emergency brake is concerned only saw a couple things and seems as though people modified their factory brake cable... buts it's all a little vague. Thanks for the post.

 

[TOOLOW91]

Thanks boss. I checked it out and seems as though everyone is running sn95 stuff. Previous owner distinctively told me 03/04..... I think maybe first I need to take photos and post them here to see who can help identify exactly what I really have. As far as the emergency brake is concerned only saw a couple things and seems as though people modified their factory brake cable... buts it's all a little vague. Thanks for the post.

The 03-04 cobra stuff is nothing special in terms of the rear calipers ....


You'll need. https://lmr.com/item/M2810A/87-93-Mustang-Front-Parking-Brake-Cable-For-Rear-Disc-Brakes

2 of these ....

https://lmr.com/item/LRS-2635D/1987-92-Mustang-Rear-Parking-Brake-Cable-Rear-Disc-Brakes

 

[Mustang5L5]

Nothing specially about 03/04 cobra brakes. Basically all 94-04 Cobra rear disks are the same only difference is the IRS in 99-04

But basically all SN95 rear calipers are essentially the same

With a 92 you follow the 86-92 instructions
Page 15-18

https://performanceparts.ford.com/download/instructionsheets/FordInstShtM-2300-K.pdf

 

[FoxMustangLvr]

Thanks boss. I checked it out and seems as though everyone is running sn95 stuff. Previous owner distinctively told me 03/04..... I think maybe first I need to take photos and post them here to see who can help identify exactly what I really have. As far as the emergency brake is concerned only saw a couple things and seems as though people modified their factory brake cable... buts it's all a little vague. Thanks for the post.

You do not need to modify the parking brake lever. You just need to get the new cables that @TOOLOW91 posted a link to. I have this brake setup and the cables from LMR takes all of the thinking out of the equation for this upgrade.

 

[jrichker]

See http://www.mustangcentral.net/tech/brake.html for help with the emergency brake. The red words link to some very useful photos on how to modify the handle. The stock setup tends to lock up and not release properly.

 

[Jason 302]

I welded the pawl on my handle and used a threaded adjuster on the front of the cables. I can't find the adjuster right now....

 

[Jason 302]

nd this in a quick google search

 

[92Apocalypso]

The 03-04 cobra stuff is nothing special in terms of the rear calipers ....


You'll need. https://lmr.com/item/M2810A/87-93-Mustang-Front-Parking-Brake-Cable-For-Rear-Disc-Brakes

2 of these ....

https://lmr.com/item/LRS-2635D/1987-92-Mustang-Rear-Parking-Brake-Cable-Rear-Disc-Brakes

Awesome! Thanks for the info homie. Once I grab those parts, will I have to make any modifications to stock handle? Some saying yes and some saying no. Thanks again

 

[92Apocalypso]

See http://www.mustangcentral.net/tech/brake.html for help with the emergency brake. The red words link to some very useful photos on how to modify the handle. The stock setup tends to lock up and not release properly.

Yeah I found that write up, very well done, but some people are saying all of that isn't necessary.... while others say it is.... what's the verdict. And thank you for the reply

 

[92Apocalypso]

You do not need to modify the parking brake lever. You just need to get the new cables that @TOOLOW91 posted a link to. I have this brake setup and the cables from LMR takes all of the thinking out of the equation for this upgrade.

Awesome. Great to know. Have you had any issues with the stock lever locking up on you like posted above? Thanks.

 

[jrichker]

@92Apocalypso
@FoxMustangLvr

After having to crawl under the car and wrestle with releasing the tension on the parking brake mechanism of the rear disks, I would say that it is a necessary part of the fix.

 

[92Apocalypso]

@92Apocalypso
@FoxMustangLvr

After having to crawl under the car and wrestle with releasing the tension on the parking brake mechanism of the rear disks, I would say that it is a necessary part of the fix.

Very good to know. To be clear, if I purchase the 2 parts listed above, I can modify the brake lever as shown on that link you posted, and everything is great right. Thanks for your reply

 

[90sickfox]

My parking brakes have always worked well without all the mods....however, I installed a sn95 e brake handle cable and cable bracket. I've been running this set up for atleast 8 years. The parking brake holds well. I'm thinking about doing the handle mod because there was a TSB out for sn95 cars and the e brake releasing on its own or not engaging fully.

So, the mod seems to be the only way to have reliable parking brakes....even for sn95 cars. They also have an issue with water and debris getting in the passenger cable causing it to drag or lock up. No real fix for that either.

 

[92Apocalypso]

My parking brakes have always worked well without all the mods....however, I installed a sn95 e brake handle cable and cable bracket. I've been running this set up for atleast 8 years. The parking brake holds well. I'm thinking about doing the handle mod because there was a TSB out for sn95 cars and the e brake releasing on its own or not engaging fully.

So, the mod seems to be the only way to have reliable parking brakes....even for sn95 cars. They also have an issue with water and debris getting in the passenger cable causing it to drag or lock up. No real fix for that either.

Also good to know! I guess I will have to do those mods then. I want to do this right and only do it one time you know.

 

[TOOLOW91]

Very good to know. To be clear, if I purchase the 2 parts listed above, I can modify the brake lever as shown on that link you posted, and everything is great right. Thanks for your reply

You need 3 parts, 2 ebrake cables one for each side . And the adjustable center cable .

I'm in the middle nearing the end of this whole conversion myself

 

[92Apocalypso]

You need 3 parts, 2 ebrake cables one for each side . And the adjustable center cable .

I'm in the middle nearing the end of this whole conversion myself

Awesome. Ill.order that stuff this week from LMR.... not sure when I'll have time to get to it though. Let me know once you have everything complate. Thanks again

 

[TOOLOW91]

Awesome. Ill.order that stuff this week from LMR.... not sure when I'll have time to get to it though. Let me know once you have everything complate. Thanks again

No problem . Im waiting on my center cable myself. As soon as its done ill let ya know

 

[FoxMustangLvr]

Awesome. Great to know. Have you had any issues with the stock lever locking up on you like posted above? Thanks.

Honestly I did the two cables only that go from the center cable out to the calipers. I did not do the center cable with threaded adjuster. My ebrake works "ok".