Rear Disk Brakes

[87ShelbyJT]

I just picked up an 87 Shelby Lancer parts car for my brother and was wondering if I could use the rear disk brake set-up on my Shelby Charger? If so, what do I need from the parts car? Thanks - Jon

[turbovanman]

Unbolt the whole system, bolt it up to the SC. E-brake and lines will require some mods but not too difficult. Some say swap the prop valve but I would try it as is and see how it brakes.

[GLHNSLHT2]

ebrake cables should plug right in as the shelby brakes are basically 89+ rear brakes.

[capev86]

no, the charger (like other L bodies) didn't get the 89+ rear disc setup. you may have to play around mixing and matching e-brake cables and stuff. also, the 87/88 rear disc uses the wedge/screw setup inside the caliper for the parking brake instead of the later far superior seperate mini drum under the middle of the rotor.

on my 86 k wagon which came with the standard 200mm rear drum brakes, the HD 220mm (option) center and rear e-brake cables are the proper fit for using spirit rt (and other '89+) rear disc setups, but then again a spirit is a k body just like a k car whereas the L bodies are a different breed.

[rbryant]

The shelby lancer brakes were a pull ahead so they got '89 brakes even though it was an '87 car.

Just use the lbody cables on the '89 rear discs and it will fit just fine.

[87ShelbyJT]

Thanks for the info