[Clois Harlan]

I have since called Moser (the mfg of my new axles) and the use of the Explorer brakes don't present a problem for the limited track usage they will get ( 30 min segments-usually). Plus, they told me that it was fairly common to split the spacer in lieu of removing the pressed on bearing. The spacer forces the bearing into the housing the equivilent of the difference between the thickness of the drum and disc brake backing plate.

Byron I bought a new rearend housing with New Big Bearing Ford ends on it so I could use the Explorer brakes (I liked the E Brake feature). All is well with that part of the planned assembly. I had forgot to tell Moser to install the spacers before they pressed on my new bearings. Plus I needed to have my rotors mount higher on my backing plate than some of the other options. I have been told that a vented rotor is available for this assembly but I don't see how it would ever fit to be honest with you.

Thanks for your reply.

Clois