87GT Rear Disc Conversion

z3beemer · 10-31-2001, 04:38 PM

Does anyone know it a rear disk conversion from a 88 SVO mustang will directly adapt to a 87 GT? I know the axles need changed to 5 bolt, but what about everytning else (calipers, back plates, E-brake, soft lines).

Thanks,
Paul

jmel · 10-31-2001, 05:56 PM

uhh, Paul, I hope that is a typo. There is no such thing as an '88 Mustang SVO. They were last made in '86.
You have a number of options when converting to rear discs. First, and probably the easiest, is to buy a complete kit from Motorsport/FRPP (whatever they are called now), Stainless Steel brakes, etc. Everything needed in the kit is included for around $500. Second, buy parts from a '94 or newer. This will require 5-lug axles and wheels, but, again, is a direct swap. Third, buy parts from a Thunderbird turbo coupe, Lincoln, etc. This may be a bit more difficult, but will work equally as well as the others. The 8.8 rear end is used in many cars besides the Mustang, so parts inter-changing shouldn't be a problem.
Good luck.

P.S. I am selling my 5-lug rear discs from my '89. If you want them, let me know.

Jake

BLOCKER · 11-01-2001, 11:04 AM

You can do what I did, and get the parts from an 87-88 turbo coupe, you can switch over the hardware and axles or just bolt on the whole rear end.

------------------
88 Stang GT Cobra
Every option but leather
10 speaker 440 watt system
Blue/Grey with grey interior
K&N air filter, black outs, & no air

BLOCKER · 11-01-2001, 11:05 AM

oh yeah, the t bird is 4 lug not 5

10-31-2001, 04:38 PM	#1
z3beemer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Valparaiso, IN USA Posts: 56	87GT Rear Disc Conversion Does anyone know it a rear disk conversion from a 88 SVO mustang will directly adapt to a 87 GT? I know the axles need changed to 5 bolt, but what about everytning else (calipers, back plates, E-brake, soft lines). Thanks, Paul

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10-31-2001, 05:56 PM	#2
jmel Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Middletown, Ohio 45042 Posts: 33	uhh, Paul, I hope that is a typo. There is no such thing as an '88 Mustang SVO. They were last made in '86. You have a number of options when converting to rear discs. First, and probably the easiest, is to buy a complete kit from Motorsport/FRPP (whatever they are called now), Stainless Steel brakes, etc. Everything needed in the kit is included for around $500. Second, buy parts from a '94 or newer. This will require 5-lug axles and wheels, but, again, is a direct swap. Third, buy parts from a Thunderbird turbo coupe, Lincoln, etc. This may be a bit more difficult, but will work equally as well as the others. The 8.8 rear end is used in many cars besides the Mustang, so parts inter-changing shouldn't be a problem. Good luck. P.S. I am selling my 5-lug rear discs from my '89. If you want them, let me know. Jake

11-01-2001, 11:04 AM	#3
BLOCKER Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada Posts: 232	You can do what I did, and get the parts from an 87-88 turbo coupe, you can switch over the hardware and axles or just bolt on the whole rear end. ------------------ 88 Stang GT Cobra Every option but leather 10 speaker 440 watt system Blue/Grey with grey interior K&N air filter, black outs, & no air

11-01-2001, 11:05 AM	#4
BLOCKER Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada Posts: 232	oh yeah, the t bird is 4 lug not 5