TC 5 lug swap: where can I find 10" 5 lug rotors that work with stock calipers?

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TC 5 lug swap: where can I find 10" 5 lug rotors that work with stock calipers?

September 08, 2013, 12:31:27 PM

Title nails it, I'm planning on getting a set of lincoln mark rotors for the front spindles which are I believe from a 93 stang, but yeah on the back I'm not sure where to look. I would rather not buy new calipers too as I'm getting all new rims, new axles, and 2 new tires for the front to help suck the sidewalls in, so yeah any ideas?

I can (but I don't want to) weld up one of the holes on my 4 lug rotors and redrill to 5 lug, but if I can buy a set of rotors that works I'd rather go that route.

TC 5 lug swap: where can I find 10" 5 lug rotors that work with stock calipers?

Reply #1 – September 08, 2013, 01:20:23 PM

Don't get the LSC rotors, not much selection of wheels, been there......done that :( The problem that stems from them is the center hub is slightly larger and sticks out further as well. Just get a set of Ranger rotors. Someone will correct me if I'm wrong but I believe they are of the 10" diameter varity.

TC 5 lug swap: where can I find 10" 5 lug rotors that work with stock calipers?

Reply #2 – September 08, 2013, 02:47:39 PM

Email Tom Reid at Disc Brakes R Us. tom@discbrakesrus They have five lug rotors to fit the TC rear. They were $139 a pair when I inquired in Feburary. I could never find them on their website, but Tom sent photos, dimensions and prices to me via email.

TC 5 lug swap: where can I find 10" 5 lug rotors that work with stock calipers?

Reply #3 – September 08, 2013, 03:37:28 PM

If you have a stock '87 or '88 TC disc brake rear, then just purchase a set of stock rear rotors from a 1991-92 Lincoln Mark VII.

TC 5 lug swap: where can I find 10" 5 lug rotors that work with stock calipers?

Reply #4 – September 08, 2013, 08:11:18 PM

Cool, thanks guys! I'll probably go the lincoln route as I'd like to get the rotors asap so I can measure and make sure everything is gonna fit; the new rims I'm looking at have about 0.32" more backspacing than TC rims so I'm being real methodical atm.

TC 5 lug swap: where can I find 10" 5 lug rotors that work with stock calipers?

Reply #5 – September 09, 2013, 10:52:24 AM

I'd be careful with the lincoln fronts. The hub length and diameter limit wheel choice. Been there done that, but I've changed the front set-up. Good luck with it.

TC 5 lug swap: where can I find 10" 5 lug rotors that work with stock calipers?

Reply #6 – September 10, 2013, 12:19:32 AM

I used to run lincoln front spindles and rotors. My 16" eagle cobra R's fit but the 255-50-16 was scary close to the strut. My 17" svt cobra wheels and 275-40-17's required a significant spacer to clear, which put them into the fender lip on bumps. Didn't have issues with either on clearing the hub.
I swapped to 94-95 mustang spindles/hubs/brakes, and both sets of wheels clear perfectly.
Chris

TC 5 lug swap: where can I find 10" 5 lug rotors that work with stock calipers?

Reply #7 – September 10, 2013, 10:26:06 AM

Are the any other better options for front rotors,.... Other than a SN95 swap? Using 87+ Mustang spindles.

TC 5 lug swap: where can I find 10" 5 lug rotors that work with stock calipers?

Reply #8 – September 10, 2013, 03:25:32 PM

Quote from: 1BadBird;421501

I'd be careful with the lincoln fronts. The hub length and diameter limit wheel choice. Been there done that, but I've changed the front set-up. Good luck with it.

Good thing for lathes huh? But, it I hope it doesn't come to that.

TC 5 lug swap: where can I find 10" 5 lug rotors that work with stock calipers?

Reply #9 – December 18, 2013, 06:12:59 PM

What axles are you using to convert the TC rear to 5 lug?