Ford Sterling Disc Brake Bracket Pair 84-97

Ford Sterling Disc Brake Bracket Pair (’84–’97)

Easy bolt-on disc brake conversion for Ford Sterling SRW axles using affordable GM components.

These brackets are designed for 1984–1997 full-float Ford Sterling single rear wheel axles with the 8x6.5 lug pattern. Built from heavy-duty 3/8" steel, they’re designed to accept 1973–1987 GM ¾-ton 4x4 front calipers with MKD153 pads, along with a 1996 Ford E350 van rear rotor (NAPA 4886799). Using GM components keeps the cost down compared to the Ford wedge system while still delivering reliable stopping power.

The brackets mount inside of the flange, closest to the differential, and come with a spacer for later model axles. In 1994, Ford changed the inner bearing width on Sterling axles, so a ¼" spacer may be required for proper alignment — included with every kit. Like all our brake brackets, these are sold in pairs.

Key Features

• Part Number: R1146
• Fits 1984–1997 Ford Sterling SRW full-float axles (8x6.5 lug pattern)
• 3/8" thick steel construction
• Uses 1973–1987 GM ¾-ton 4x4 front calipers with MKD153 pads
• Rotor: NAPA 4886799 (1996 Ford E350 Van Rear)
• Spacer included for 1994–1997 Sterling axles with wider inner bearing
• Mounts inside flange closest to the differential
• Sold in pairs

What's Included

• Driver-side Sterling disc brake bracket
• Passenger-side Sterling disc brake bracket
• 1/4" spacer (for 1994–1997 axles if required)

Recommended Parts

• GM Dual Bleeder Loaded Brake Calipers
  
• Rotor: NAPA 4886799 (1996 Ford E350 Van Rear)
• Brake hose: H86572

Note

Bolt-on installation. Fits SRW full-float Sterling axles only — will not work with metric lug pattern, semi-float, or dually axles. Requires minimum 16" steel wheels with ≤ 4" backspacing. Always verify axle year and bearing width; use included spacer on 1994–1997 models if needed.