Rear Brake Kits

The versatile modular design of the RRS disc brake rear conversion will work with all Ford 9" differentials and wheel sizes 14" to 20". Different braking plate rotor sizes means if you have a Ford 9", you can easily upgrade your rear brakes. The axle bearing-to-axle flange relationship is vital for correct calliper-to-disc alignment. Multiple spacers are supplied by RRS to correct alignment. RRS supply custom backing plate to line up with your diff flange bolt pattern.

The RRS Drum In Disc system means you get the best of both worlds, beautifully made, vented rotor disc brakes, and drum brakes that allow no fuss hook up to your existing hand brake assembly.

RRS rear brake kit including hand brake system from AUD$2070 including GST

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Rear Drum in Disc Braking Systems

RRS offers a comprehensive range of rear brake options to suit all driving needs and budgets.

Match your wheel size and front brake size, then identify your axle flange end. Without changing your handbrake cable, you can upgrade your rear drum brake to disc, match your front brake stopping and improve the performance, safety and reliability of your classic.

The RRS Advantage

The RD1 kit is designed to work with 14",15" original rims.

The RD1 balances perfectly with the RRS phase1 front brake system to have you stopping 40% better than stock.

RD1 kit specifications

11-inch/285ml RRS rotors
Single piston silver calliper including all attaching hardware
Banksia style park brake

TO SUIT 14"OR 15" WHEELS

The RRS Advantage

The kits are designed to bolt on without any modifications to STANDARD Ford 9" axle housings. If the axle housing has been modified, such as: narrowed, fitted to a non factory application or has after market axles fitted.

RD2 kit specifications

12.4-inch/315mm RRS rotors
Single piston red calliper including all attaching hardware
Banksia style park brake

TO SUIT 16"TO 20" WHEELS

The RRS Advantage

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards #106 approved stainless steel braided brake lines & fittings plus all attaching hardware .

RD3 kit specifications

12.4" 315ml RRS rotors
Dual piston RRS "Cobra" billet calliper including all attaching hardware
Banksia style park brake

TO SUIT 17"TO 20" WHEELS

The RRS Advantage

Precision laser cut and C.N.C. machined parts
Laser cut brackets
Use your factory original park brake cables
Compatible with Ford 9" rear axle

RD4 kit specifications

13.7-inch/330mm RRS rotors
6 piston mini VTTR red calliper including all attaching hardware
Banksia style park brake

TO SUIT 16"TO 20" WHEELS

How to Disassemble Ford 9” Axles: Brake Drum & Axle Shafts

The first step is to have the vehicle on jack stands and the wheels and tires removed. After you remove the brake drums be sure to set them aside in a clean and safe place. Remember to label the axle shafts according to the side in which they were installed, as they are different lengths. There is an access hole in the wheel flange that allows you to get a socket on the nut that holds the axle shaft and brake backing plate in place. The rest, as they say, is a piece of cake.

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The access hole is in the wheel-mounting flange portion of the axle shaft and between two of the lug studs. Here you can see one of the nuts that retains the axle shaft. Four of these fasteners need to be removed so the axle shaft can be removed.

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Use the correct-size deep-well socket or a shallow socket with an extension to reach in and loosen the four lock nuts nuts (a deep-well socket avoids the socket falling off the extension and having to fish the socket out from behind the axle flange). Notice that the brake hardware is in place.

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Once the nuts are loose, reach behind the flange to retrieve them. (This backing plate has the brake shoes and hardware already removed.) You can leave the brake hardware in place or remove it. Keep in mind that removing the brake hardware prior to the axle shafts makes the job a little easier. Your overall plan is also a factor. If you have fresh brakes and are going to retain the drum style, then it makes sense to leave the brakes attached to the backing plates. If you want to remove all the rust and repaint the backing plates, the brake hardware needs to be removed.

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The rectangular shaped steel plate under the nuts holds the axle shafts and bearings in the housing. Once the nuts have been removed, you can lightly pull the plate loose. It is still trapped on the axle shaft, but you need to make sure it is loose. Be careful because it may move around a little.

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Use a slide hammer tool, such as this one, to pop the axle shaft loose. It’s a great tool to have in your workshop that costs about $70-150. You can use pry bars to dislodge the axle shaft, but be careful not to bend the plates. (Later, you’ll see how the bearing arrangement traps the plates on the axle shafts.) If you are going to re-use the bearings, the plates are also re-used. I strongly recommend replacing the bearings at the same time because it’s a minimal investment to ensure good performance.

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Attach the slide hammer tool to the axle shaft wheel hub. The base of the puller slips over the wheel’s studs and the bolts secure the puller to the hub. A couple of quick pulls and the shaft should be loose.

Partially remove the axle shaft. Notice how the ball bearing traps the retainer plate on the axle shaft. The retainer ring is to the left of the ball bearing. This ring keeps the axle bearing on the axle shaft.

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Once the axle shaft has been completely removed, inspect the bearing and seal surface. I recommend replacing the bearings for any rebuild, but if they are in good condition, you may get away with re-using them. But it’s a risk. This axle shaft uses the large ball bearing arrangement. This sealed-style bearing cannot be re-greased. You can see the wear mark from the seal. If yours has a groove, replace the shaft.

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Remove the brake backing plates for cleaning and painting. (The brake lines should have already been removed from the wheel cylinders.) Lightly tap around the backing plates to remove them. They usually come off with little effort.

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Once the axle shaft has been removed, look for the seal inside of the housing. This seal keeps the gear oil in the axle for ball bearing wheel ends. The tapered-bearing style of wheel ends do not use this seal as they share oil with the axle. Note that this axle flange shows signs of the original gasket and sealant. This needs to be cleaned off and prepped before re-assembly. The T-bolts can be pushed out now.

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Remove the brake backing plates for replacement. Replacing the brake backing plate with the new RRS A, B, C or D backing plate does require removal to the retainer plate unless you are servicing the axle bearings.

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The ring has a significant press-fit, so it isn’t very easy to press off. Remember, this is holding the wheel on the vehicle, and you might have to destroy it. Centre punch on the ring in the middle of the unit acts as a guide for the drill.

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Using a 1/4-inch bit drill partially into the ring making certain to center the hole. Being very careful, set the drill on a low-RPM setting and drill almost to the bottom. To avoid drilling too deep you can mark the desired depth on the bit with tape, but still stop and check often. If you drill too deep, you’ll actually drill into the axle shaft. If this happens, you need to replace the axle shaft because it creates a stress riser in a critical area, and the axle will probably break in this area.

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Using a hammer and chisel, solidly strike the ring at the drilled section. If you support the other side of the ring with a block of wood you can hammer away.

Here you can see the slight crack in the retaining ring. This is all that is required to relieve the press fit. Now you can use a typical bearing puller tool and shop press to remove the retainer, bearing, and plate.

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Applications

XK-XP Falcon

You might be building XL with a big block, an XM ute with Barra power, or an XP station wagon with a Boss 290, RRS can help you build a fully street-legal, one-of-a-kind classic early Aussie Falcon.

Our performance products and engine swap packages will give your early Falcon the precise handling, comfort and reliability you would expect from a modern vehicle.

XR-XY Falcon

Coil-over front and rear suspension, rack and pinion steering, drum-to-disc braking upgrades, and engine bay expansion will give your early Falcon the precise handling, comfort and reliability you expect from a modern vehicle.

An XS Aluminator (Coyote race series) into an XY, or a Barra-powered XT ute, or maybe a blown 429 into XR, RRS can help you build a fully street legal, one-of-a-kind classic. The RRS height adjustable bolt in coil overs or powered rack will transform your Falcon, call or email RRS for a quote.

XA-XC Falcon

Coil-over front and rear suspension, rack & pinion steering, drum-to-disc braking upgrades, and engine bay expansion will give your early Falcon the precise handling, comfort and reliability you expect from a modern vehicle.

A Boss 290 5.4L into an XB coupe as above, or a Barra-powered XC wagon, or an old school 351 into XA, RRS can help you build a fully street-legal, one-of-a-kind classic. The RRS height adjustable bolt in coil-overs, a powered rack, and a 3-link rear, one or all will transform your Falcon. Call or email RRS for a quote

XD-XH Falcon

Are you building an X series with a big block, Barra power, or Boss 290? RRS can help you build a fully street-legal, tracking-eating beast. The RRS height adjustable bolt in coil overs will transform your Falcon. Call or email RRS for a quote.

Compact Fairlane FB FC FD

Coil-over front and rear suspension, rack and pinion steering, drum-to-disc braking upgrades, and engine bay expansion will give your Compact Fairlane the precise handling, comfort and reliability you expect from a modern vehicle.

Whether you’re looking to build a Compact with a Barra turbo 6 motor or an old school N/A small block, daily driver, street and strip sleeper, RRS can help you build a fully street-legal one-of-a-kind classic. The RRS height adjustable bolt-on coil-overs or powered rack will transform your Compact Fairlane. Call or email RRS for a quote.

ZA, ZB, ZC, ZD Fairlane High Performance Parts

ZA-ZD Fairlane

Coil-over front and rear suspension, rack and pinion steering, drum-to-disc braking upgrades, and engine bay expansion will give your early Fairlane the precise handling, comfort and reliability you expect from a modern vehicle.

ZA to ZD Fairlanes can be transformed into anything, show winner, rat rod, daily driver, Sunday cruiser. RRS can help you build a fully street-legal one-of-a-kind classic. The RRS height adjustable, bolt-in, coil-overs, a powered rack, and a traction-grabbing 3-link, one or all, will transform your Fairlane.

ZF, ZG, ZH Fairlane High Performance Parts

ZF-ZH Fairlane

You could build a ZF 351 cruiser, or maybe a Barra-powered Marquis drag-racing sleeper. RRS can help you build a fully street-legal one-of-a-kind classic. The RRS height adjustable, bolt-in, coil-overs, a powered rack, and a traction-grabbing 3-link, one or all, will transform your Fairlane.

ZJ, ZK, ZL Fairlane High Performance Parts

ZJ-ZL Fairlane

You could build a Barra-powered ZJ (LTD), or maybe a big block 429 Cobra jet into ZK. RRS can help you build a fully street-legal one-of-a-kind classic. The RRS height adjustable, bolt-in, coil-overs, a powered rack, and a traction-grabbing 3-link, one or all, will transform your Fairlane.

64½-66 Mustang

Coil-over front and rear suspension, rack and pinion steering, drum-to-disc braking upgrades, and engine bay expansion will give your early Mustang the precise handling, comfort and reliability you expect from a modern vehicle.

RRS’s advanced technology and engineering, combined with your own unique choices in the gearbox, engine, wheel, differential etc. will assist you in building a street-legal, show-winning, track-eating beast!

67-68 Mustang

69-70 Mustang

71-73 Mustang

Whether you’re looking to upgrade with an XS Aluminator (Coyote race series), or a twin-turbo small block, RRS can help you build a fully street-legal one-of-a-kind classic. The RRS height adjustable bolt-on coil-overs or powered rack will transform your Mustang,

60-65 US Falcon

66-70 US Falcon

Coil-over front and rear suspension, rack and pinion steering, drum-to-disc braking upgrades, and engine bay expansion will give your Falcon the precise handling, comfort and reliability you expect from a modern vehicle.

Whether it’s an XS Aluminator (Coyote race series), or a twin-turbo small block, daily driver, street and strip sleeper, RRS can help you build a fully street-legal one-of-a-kind classic. The RRS height adjustable bolt-on IFS coil-overs or powered rack will transform your classic Falcon.

62-65 US Fairlane

Coil-over front and rear suspension, rack and pinion steering, drum-to-disc braking upgrades, and engine bay expansion will give your Fairlane the precise handling, comfort and reliability you expect from a modern vehicle.

Whether it’s a Coyote motor with performance headers or a big block daily driver with a rat rod, RRS can help you build a one-of-a-kind classic that is fully street legal. The RRS height adjustable bolt-on IFS coil-overs or powered rack will transform your classic Fairlane.

66-70 US Fairlane

RRS can help you build a fully street-legal one-of-a-kind classic, whether it’s a Fairlane with an XS Aluminator (Coyote race series) or a twin-turbo small block. The RRS height adjustable bolt-on IFS coil-overs or powered rack will transform your classic Fairlane.

70-77 Maverick

Coil-over front and rear suspension, rack and pinion steering, drum-to-disc braking upgrades, and engine bay expansion will give your Maverick the precise handling, comfort and reliability you expect from a modern vehicle.

RRS can help you build a one-of-a-kind classic that is fully street-legal, whether you’re looking to upgrade your Maverick with an XS Aluminator (Coyote race series) or a twin small block, or are looking to turn it into a daily driver or street and strip sleeper. The RRS height adjustable bolt-on IFS coil-overs or powered rack will transform your Maverick.

66-70 Torino

Coil-over front and rear suspension, rack and pinion steering, drum-to-disc braking upgrades, and engine bay expansion will give your Torino the precise handling, comfort and reliability you expect from a modern vehicle.

Whether you are looking to create a daily driver, weekend cruiser, or show car, RRS can help you build a one-of-a-kind classic that is fully street-legal. The RRS height adjustable bolt-on IFS coil-overs or powered rack will transform your classic Torino.

66-70 Ranchero

The GT rack and pinion steering kit RRS manufactures for the 66-70 Ranchero are built for you and your requirements. RRS will custom-build your coil-over suspension to suit your engine, your gearbox and your wheel choice.

No two builds are the same. Your car is a unique combination of motor, gearbox, differential, and battery location. RRS takes these factors and the car's use (street, track, or show) into consideration when configuring your suspension and braking.

RRS's superior suspension, steering and braking reduces bump steer, eliminates roll understeer, increases traction, and decreases braking distance. RRS can help you build a street-legal, show-winning, track-eating beast.

All RRS 66-70 Ranchero high-performance parts are VSB14 compliant and approved for use in all states and territories.

RRS 66-70 Ranchero upgrade kits require no fabrication.

60-65 Comet

60-65 Mercury Comet the forgotten classic, RRS has been building rack & pinion bolt on steering systems for these iconic under valued cars since 2001. The first generation Mercury Comet has a unique stub axle and is one of only three models the RRS coilovers require a rack first. RRS has evolved the product range for the Comet over the last fifteen years, the rack & pinion is generation 5 and the IFS is generation 7.

If you are restomoding your Comet, the best steering upgrade you will find is the GT5 bolt on rack & pinion, the best independent front suspension system is the RRS G7 coil-overs. If you want to put coyote motor with decent headers, the easiest way is notch the towers to get space where you need it.

Customize your 66-69 Mercury Comet build with RRS superior performance products.

66-69 Comet

Coil-over front & rear suspension, rack & pinion steering, drum-to-disc braking upgrades, and engine bay expansion will give your Comet the precise handling, comfort and reliability you expect from a modern vehicle.

No two builds are the same!

An XS Aluminator (Coyote race series), or a twin-turbo small block, daily driver, street and strip sleeper, RRS can help you build a fully street-legal one-of-a-kind classic. The RRS height adjustable bolt-on IFS coil-overs or powered rack will transform your classic Comet.

71-77 Comet

71-77 Comet owners upgrade now!

Pro: Compact lightweight car Con: Tiny engine bay, not many bolt-on suspension or steering products available. RRS can take away the cons, RRS has engine bay expansion, bolt-on rack & pinion, bolt-on coilover front suspension, drum-to-disc upgrades front and rear, and a complete rear suspension including a 9" diff bolt-on system. Comet owners

68-71 Mercury Montego Bolt-in performance parts

68-71 Montego

68-71 Mercury Montego high-performance parts. The GT rack and pinion steering kit RRS manufactures for 68-71 Mercury Montego are built for you & to your requirements. RRS will custom-build your coil-over suspension to suit your engine, your gearbox & your wheel choice. No two builds are the same, your car is a unique combination of motor, gearbox, differential, & battery location. RRS take these factors & the car's use (street, track, show) when configuring your suspension & braking.

RRS's superior suspension, steering & braking reduce bump steer, eliminate roll under steer, increase traction, and decrease braking distance. RRS can help you build a street-legal, show-winning, track-eating beast.

67-70 Cougar

Mercury Cougar was labelled as "Untamed elegance" What a classic...

With RRS suspension, steering, and braking upgrades you can transform your classic Cougar into a modern handling sports pro-tourer. Make your Cougar the envy of all, IFS, rack & pinion, 3link, 4 wheel disc brakes, with no welding, no fabrication.

No two builds are the same!

A 68 Mercury Cougar with a coyote motor, performance headers, coilover suspension & rack pinion steering the ultimate pro-tourer. Or a 1969 Cougar with a 3.5L V6 turbo and a 10-speed auto from the latest F150 notched towers and an RRS IFS

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Rear Brake Kits

Rear Drum in Disc Braking Systems

TO SUIT 14"OR 15" WHEELS

TO SUIT 16"TO 20" WHEELS

TO SUIT 17"TO 20" WHEELS

TO SUIT 16"TO 20" WHEELS

How to Disassemble Ford 9” Axles: Brake Drum & Axle Shafts

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Applications

XK-XP Falcon

XR-XY Falcon

XA-XC Falcon

XD-XH Falcon

Compact Fairlane FB FC FD

ZA-ZD Fairlane

ZF-ZH Fairlane

ZJ-ZL Fairlane

64½-66 Mustang

67-68 Mustang

69-70 Mustang

71-73 Mustang

60-65 US Falcon

66-70 US Falcon

62-65 US Fairlane

66-70 US Fairlane

70-77 Maverick

66-70 Torino

66-70 Ranchero

60-65 Comet

66-69 Comet

71-77 Comet

68-71 Montego

67-70 Cougar

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