Disc Brake Swap

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  1. MarulMav

    MarulMav Member

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    Passenger side, Done!! :dance:
     

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    MarulMav, May 24, 2011
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    awesome!:thumbs2:
     
    eburciaga, May 24, 2011
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    mojo "Everett"- Senior Citizen Supporting Member

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    Nice! Looks like all new stuff? :thumbs2:
     
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  4. MarulMav

    MarulMav Member

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    Yup, it is
     
    MarulMav, May 24, 2011
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    Where did you get your kit from?
     
    josh thomas, May 25, 2011
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  6. MarulMav

    MarulMav Member

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    No kit, just bought all pieces seperate
     
    MarulMav, May 25, 2011
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    Looks GREAT!
    did you take cleaner over the rotor?
     
    dkstuck, May 25, 2011
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  8. MarulMav

    MarulMav Member

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    Not yet, gonna wait till all is done
     
    MarulMav, May 25, 2011
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    Both sides done! Just need tie rod ends and brake juice. Hope all comes out OK :drive:
     
    MarulMav, May 27, 2011
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  10. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    Congrats! :thumbs2:
     
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  11. MarulMav

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    Got everything done to include an alignment. Just had to bend/cut the drivers side backing plate a little due to rubbing on the rotor. Gett'n ready for a local show next Sunday
     
    MarulMav, Jun 18, 2011
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  12. MarulMav

    MarulMav Member

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    ....oh, and the new brakes are Greeaatt! :thumbs2:
     
    MarulMav, Jun 18, 2011
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  13. rustymav1974

    rustymav1974 Livin' The Dream

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    Can you list the parts you used and where you got them from please? Those look nice! (y)
     
    rustymav1974, Jun 20, 2011
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    Ditto(y)
     
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    Rotors, lines, brakes, control arms and ball joints, calipers - Advance Auto
    77 Ford Granada Spindles, backing plate bought from this website. All for about 250 bucks
     
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