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Old 04-23-2013, 08:20 PM
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Reference this earlier post about abs. My 96 only has rear abs and the sensor is in the top of the differential. Shouldn't work any differently but definently mod at your own risk

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Sorry for missing this, but I do have some information that might help.

After tearing into a JY-bought 8.8" axle, I found out how the ABS system works, and it's like this:

If you pull the diff cover off (after draining out the old fluid, obviously), you'll see the big gear--that's the ring gear. Attached to that is what looks like a saw blade--that's the gear that the ABS system uses for electronic pulse detection by the sensor.

As to the question, if a Ranger with ABS axle is used, the ABS system shouldn't be affected by this mod--the ABS system will still work, becasue the system itself gets the input signal from the toothed gear attached to the ring gear, which in turn is used to pulse the ABS system so that the system is what pulses the drums or calipers (which would be on your truck if you did this mod).

Hope this info clears up your question.
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That is a good option but I am not familiar with mustangs and might pick up the parts from the wrong car...all I know is they have to be from 94-04 mustangs.
You also have the option of checking the differential tag as well. I'd check the tag regardless of what model they tell you it is just in case the rear end was modded.



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Old 04-23-2013, 08:24 PM
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You also have the option of checking the differential tag as well. I'd check the tag regardless of what model they tell you it is just in case the rear end was modded.

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He needs the mounting bracket which will be the same on any mustang as long as its 94-04
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Old 04-24-2013, 09:55 AM
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don't know if its possible but, I would like the caliper to be in front of the axle, instead of behind. I know it does not make a difference in stopping power, I would like the look better. if this is possible how do I go about it? just flip everything over and do it in a reverse fashion?
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Old 04-24-2013, 10:49 AM
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don't know if its possible but, I would like the caliper to be in front of the axle, instead of behind. I know it does not make a difference in stopping power, I would like the look better. if this is possible how do I go about it? just flip everything over and do it in a reverse fashion?
Hope you don't want an e-brake. Cable would have to be run very interesting fashion
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Old 04-24-2013, 10:56 AM
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don't know if its possible but, I would like the caliper to be in front of the axle, instead of behind. I know it does not make a difference in stopping power, I would like the look better. if this is possible how do I go about it? just flip everything over and do it in a reverse fashion?
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Hope you don't want an e-brake. Cable would have to be run very interesting fashion
Pics if you do it.

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Old 04-24-2013, 11:05 AM
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can anyone post some detailed close up pics of the ebrake linkage at the caliper please?
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Old 04-24-2013, 11:43 AM
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I have a bunch of pics but the app won't let me upload the to this tread. Will post as soon as I can.

Still wont let me add photos here but I added them to my build thread linked in my sig
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Old 04-24-2013, 11:46 AM
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can anyone post some detailed close up pics of the ebrake linkage at the caliper please?
In two of my pictures (not sure what page) you can see it. Not sure if its the right way/ How they ar supposed to go
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Old 04-24-2013, 12:07 PM
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can anyone post some detailed close up pics of the ebrake linkage at the caliper please?
I would have to go out in the snow I am getting so no lol
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Old 04-24-2013, 12:14 PM
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thanks guys ill go check out those threads.
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Old 04-24-2013, 01:49 PM
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can anyone post some detailed close up pics of the ebrake linkage at the caliper please?




Does this help? If not let me know what angle you want.

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Old 04-24-2013, 01:59 PM
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Those are the only years that you will find in the junk yard anyways. Can't screw it up. All cars at the junk yard should say the year. just find one and it takes about 30 minutes to remove everything.
Sounds great...I will visit a junk yard to look for the parts: flanges, anti moan brackets and calipers. Are these mustang brakes metric or standard? I want to bring the right tools with me.
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Old 04-24-2013, 02:04 PM
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Sounds great...I will visit a junk yard to look for the parts: flanges, anti moan brackets and calipers. Are these mustang brakes metric or standard? I want to bring the right tools with me.
Buy calipers rebuilt or new not from junk yard
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Old 04-24-2013, 02:08 PM
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You also have the option of checking the differential tag as well. I'd check the tag regardless of what model they tell you it is just in case the rear end was modded.
I agree with you...it does not hurt to double check things out; it will save a lot of time and aggravations. Thanks for the information.

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Buy calipers rebuilt or new not from junk yard
Sure I will do so. I was thinking on junk yard calipers as cores to avoid the extra charge for the rebuilts
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Old 04-24-2013, 02:11 PM
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I agree with you...it does not hurt to double check things out; it will save a lot of time and aggravations. Thanks for the information.

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Sure I will do so. I was thinking on junk yard calipers as cores to avoid the extra charge for the rebuilts
Yea true. I didn't have to worry about that. I would buy calipers per loaded. I got them and they came with caliper, pads, bracket. Can't remember how much I paid
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