disc brakes

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  1. american opel

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    does a disc brake set up for a 1971 mustang fit a 72 maverick?i want my son to have disc brakes and not front drums.my friend has a set and just want to make sure they will work.
     
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    i tryed doing a search here but cant find enough info on the spindel swaps.i would really like some help on this one.
     
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    I did a disc brake upgrade on my 72.. I used 75 Granada spindles and NAPA rotors and calipers and hoses. A 74 Granada MC (manual) Check in "tech archives" suspension. I listed all the parts and part #s I used. I do remember 71-73 Mustang suspension parts like the upper control arms and many other parts being the same so I wouldn't be surprised if the spindles would work. Granadas are more commonly junked and stripped for parts so maybe that's why nobody knows and isn't chiming in with that info.
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    Measure the spindles. The spindles on my 75 maverick have the same dimensions as the ones from my 66 Falcon project.
     
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    I heard about 73 Mustang disc on a '63 Falcon. Use 73 Mustang tie rods and pay big money for the rubber brake hose. Most Falcon guys use Maverick/Granada spindles
     

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