Just bought an awesome set of Granada spindles, calipers, 5 lug rotors fully assembled with brake pads (all new), and a proportioning valve from a member on here "Rick" (great guy!) and I have a question about installing them. First of all what tie-rod ends will I need? (I assume Granada) Second, I currently have manual drum brakes in the front so will I have to install a brake booster and a Granada mastercylinder? If anyone knows everything I will need to get or change please let me know. Thanks for your help!
the only thing u should need it the rubber brake line becuse the one that are on the drums wont fit the disk brakes
The rubber brake lines were also included. They are already hooked to the calipers. What about a granada master cylinder?
I would get a Maverick disc brake master cylinder, mich was found on ALL 1976 and 1977 Mavericks and Comets.
Or get one for a 74 Maverick with disc brakes, and usually they come with 2 push rods, since it's the same master as 71-72 Mustangs, just make sure you use the shorter rod. NAPA is always a good source, since they sell brand new ones, not some old piece of junk pulled from a swamp and rebuilt..
What year is your Maverick? If you can get a disc brake master cylinder for your year Maverick that would be the easiest. If you use another year or the Granada unit make sure you check the push rod length going into the master cylinder. You want about a 1/8" gap from the push rod to the piston. I always use a small ball of silly putty on the end of the push rod and assemble the master cylinder. when you pull everything apart the putty should still be on the push rod and you can measure it with a depth gauge. Just make sure the push rod isn't to long and is pushing on the piston or you will be basically driving with your brakes on.
