You are correct. I just did this swap a about 6 weeks ago on my buddy's '73 and we noticed that the shafts on the outter tie-rod ends were longer. We used 'em anyway (the castle nuts cannot come off with the cotter pins in place) but it would be better to replace them with later model tie-rod ends. I still do not remember ever having to change mine on my '73. I'll take a look at them one of these days. Maybe there was a change from early '73s to late '73s. I have no idea...
no pics-- brake conversion No pics cause no scanner. Here is what mine look like. the flex line comes out of the caliper and makes a gradual U shape to the brkt on the frame.Flex line is held in place there with lg U shaped clip that came off old flex line. almost all flex lines have 6 sides on the brass ends which are the same as the brkt on the frame, whole has 6 sides. the brake line that comes from the master to the driverside front wheel is about 12 - 16 in long . get a new 1 and bend exactly the same except for the last 4-6 in. On the old flex line the metal brake line entered the flex hose from the back. Now all you have to do is run the metal brake line under the flex line clip , then bend 180 Degrees to go into flex line. Some have posted , saying they used a longer flex line but had problems with it touching when turning. I have none of these problems. ON drum brakes the flex line comes from the drum towards the front of the car then bends back to the frame clip forming a U. On DISC brakes the flex line comes out the back of the caliper and bends towards the rear of the car and back to the frame clip. SO you have to change the direction of the last 6 in of steel brake line, leaving a nice finished look . Hope you understand all this . If not let me know and the phone will be used next. Boy am i long winded . Ron
brake lines Do the same for the pass side as my 72 had a 16in short line goin threw the shock tower to be joined up to the main line from the master.
Thanks Ron (and T.L.). Think I've got a handle on the concept, but it'll be a while before I can put it into practice, the Sprint is covered for the winter.
Thanks for all the insight guys. I dont know why I didnt think to use a manual disk Mav master cylinder. Seems kinda the obvious way to go Maybe when I get a little closer I will beg one of you to go measure your steel lines. that way I can just go buy new lines as Im sure they need to be replaced anyways. Thanks, AC
