sho caliper replacement

[mbred0609]

i came across a post (im not sure where exactly) about a week ago that said the stock calipers from a sho could be replaced with some from a lincoln. but ill be damned if i can find that link again. i was wondering what all i would need to do this and if it is worth it. now for the problem and why im thinking about doing this. i noticed a significant power loss the past few days, not sure what it was i started poking around since it didnt have the problem all the time. well what i noticed is that the front pass. side caliper is sticking (on and off). what made me think of the brakes was i noticed the sluggishness and tapped the brakes and they were very tight. after the tap they seemed to let loose and my power was restored. i was only a few blocks from home and when i got there i noticed a litle smoke from the mentioned brake.
just to refresh im considering changing to the lincoln setup (from what i remember it is supposed to give more braking power). could someone post a link to a thread telling me what all i would need to do this or even if it is worth it.

92 mtx 185k stock (for now) 800 bucks needed heater core and tires.
spare motor in garage

 

[platoribs]

Sounds like your referring to the 96 brake upgrade. Search that and you'll find lots of resources.

Basically you swap out some parts with the 96+ SHO to get bigger rotors and calipers, IIRC

 

[SHOtimer]

The Gen III SHO's share their brake setup with some Lincolns. So, it is really the '96 upgrade, not a Lincoln upgrade.

To do this on a '92 you will need:

94/95 Taurus ABS knuckles
94/95 Taurus caliper
96+ Taurus SHO caliper bracket
96+ Taurus SHO pads
96+ Taurus SHO rotors

To fix your '92 you could simply go to Kragen and buy a new caliper for ~$15 and replace it and be on your way.

Also, have you disassebled the brakes on that side? You could simply need to grease up the slider pins well and your problem will be gone.

Doug

 

[mbred0609]

nah i didnt disable the brakes i just found out the problem yesterday. and like i said it doesnt do it all the time. ill prolly go with stock replacement caliper just remembered seing a post so i figured id ask. thank you both for the quick response. since i just purchased the car a little over a week ago im doin all the little troubleshooting to get the bugs worked out. ya know this is my first SHO ive wanted one for a few years just didnt have the finances or couldnt find the right one. got lucky with this one, just driving along and pow there she was in all her beauty sitting with a for sale sign. couldnt believe my earswhen the guy told me 800. my wife was a little on my ass, "not another project". every vehicle i have i got dirt cheap and theres always a project. but i dont know why she cries, i got 4 good vehicles that run great with very little problems for less than id buy a used car for at most dealers. guess she'll just never understand. once again guys thanks for the help.

my whips
85 mustang 5.0 t-tops 87-93 body upgrade (still needs some work) $1200
92 ford f250 4x4 (bad motor) with j/k motor, radiator, and not much else, 86k truck less than $2000 invested.
89 ranger 2.9 (bad tranny) with j/y tranny, and not much else, under $600 invested. 151k on this and still strong. (just needs a quart of lucas at o/c)
now my 92 SHO 185k with new tires, heater core, and some more on the way, so far under $1300 invested. runs like a champ and fits the family. much cheaper on gas than the f250.

 

[mbred0609]

forgot to mention got my spare motor 145k running for $125. can't beat that