If you have Disk brakes up front you may not need an up grade , just need power brakes , I have it on my pintos and works very well and wish i had them sooner , can lock them up very easy at highways speeds , so no problem , you just might have to install a brake booster ,I believe it can be done , the early pinto is very light , mine is close to being 800 lbs heaver , Auto , A/C , power everything along with a V-6 , My wheels are 15 X 7 4 lug , run a 205/60/15 , everything clears up front , as for the 8" rear end I have a rear housing with axles if you want them , got to pick then up here or anyone that headed your way can , (Free) and Dutch Wagon I have a set of stock pinto mag wheels if you can get your friend to carry them over to you , stock 13' had to got to the 15,s because the 13inch tires like 195/70/13 are not sold here any longer , over your way they are ,