Thread: Path of Least Resistance - How can I float & which brakes should I use?
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Old 01-04-2012, 03:53 PM
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Default Path of Least Resistance - How can I float & which brakes should I use?
Greetings,

I am interested in building a floating rear end with parking brake capability - it will be a Ford 9" for a quad linked 69. I know Baer introduced a conversion kit at SEMA, Wilwood brakes with bracket modifications work but details are difficult to find regarding the amount of work/$$ to be done on a conversion from a ford 9".

Simply want the floating version of a 9" rear with parking brake & flange to flange measurement of 54.75".

Planning on using big brakes. 2 piece 14" rotors all around etc for continuity sakes, brake manufacturer to be determined later depending on which ones are easiest to make work. Will be running 18" Forgelines.

I would much rather build it floater now than convert it later - what is the path of least resistance for me to do this?

Intended use is street cruising some road racing, touring, autocross to get the feet wet. I would rather overbuild now with a floater in case i go hard and meet knock back in the future - thanks
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