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Disc Brake Conversion Advice needed
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Gunnibronco
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Joined: Mon Jan 03, 2011 6:07 pm Posts: 4074 Location: Gardnerville, NV
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Re: Disc Brake Conversion Advice needed
Nice! I'm sure you are going to like the results. Makes a huge difference.
_________________ "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." – Claire Wolfe 74-AWB 98", ZF5, Atlas4, TGW HP1060 and HP1014 axles, ARBs, 37's, 3.5" lift-5.5" front coil springs, Tahoe rear springs, EFI 302, h-boost, York OBA, 4x4x2, custom dash & gauges 72 U15- Explorer Sport-Candyapple Red (1 of 141)
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Fri Oct 31, 2014 7:37 pm |
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Justin
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Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 12:04 am Posts: 6198 Images: 0 Location: Lakewood
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Re: Disc Brake Conversion Advice needed
If your old ones are the stock ford hubs I'm looking to buy a set.
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Fri Oct 31, 2014 8:58 pm |
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phyler
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Joined: Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:41 pm Posts: 1201 Location: Erie
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Re: Disc Brake Conversion Advice needed
Justin, I'm coming from drums so I have all of that. If you need anything from that setup let me know. I have the spare hub from disc setup but the bolt holes for the wheel studs are a bit wallowed out. If you can use it, it's yours. I think you have my number.
_________________ 1975 Ranger Edition that I've had longer than I've been without it.
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Fri Oct 31, 2014 9:06 pm |
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akaFrankCastle
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Disc Brake Conversion Advice needed
I think he meant the locking hubs.
How were your drums?
_________________ Stroppe'd 1972 Sport, 302, 3 speed with old school Duff floor shifter, T shift Dana 20 with JB Fab twin stick, 4.11 gears with Trac-loc, Lincoln hydroboost, Chevy disc conversion, WH gas lift gate shock kit, 33" Duratrac tires on slots and about 2.5" of lift, Stroppe installed: bumper braces, dual shocks on all four corners, GM power steering, trans cooler mount, auto shift column, rollbar.
The Terrible One 1972 Sport uncut, 302, C4 with 1974 column , T shift Dana 20, 3.50 gears w/ limited slip, 1966 U13 Roadster kick panel, and factory power steering.
1973 Stroppe Baja project
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Fri Oct 31, 2014 9:45 pm |
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phyler
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Joined: Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:41 pm Posts: 1201 Location: Erie
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Re: Disc Brake Conversion Advice needed
Ah, I had a set of warn on there before and one is in pieces.
Drums are in good shape. One spindle /backing plate is bad as the threads on the spindle are wrecked.
_________________ 1975 Ranger Edition that I've had longer than I've been without it.
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Fri Oct 31, 2014 9:47 pm |
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phyler
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Joined: Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:41 pm Posts: 1201 Location: Erie
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Re: Disc Brake Conversion Advice needed
Latest in the saga, I can't get the fronts to bleed correctly. Backs go quickly. The fronts just keep pushing air. I've used a small bottle and almost two large bottles of fluid. I can't imagine there is that much air in the system. Ugh.
_________________ 1975 Ranger Edition that I've had longer than I've been without it.
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Sat Nov 08, 2014 10:24 pm |
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Moab Mike
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Joined: Mon Jan 03, 2011 2:59 pm Posts: 1940 Location: Witness Protection Program
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Re: Disc Brake Conversion Advice needed
Did you bench bleed the master cylinder? If yes then you have a leak in a fitting somewhere that is allowing air to get in. Check the tightness of all the fittings.
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Sun Nov 09, 2014 9:13 am |
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phyler
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Joined: Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:41 pm Posts: 1201 Location: Erie
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Re: Disc Brake Conversion Advice needed
I'm using the stock master. I realized I didn't check for the residual valve. I'm going to do that today. Then I'll re-bleed the entire system starting with the master. Just want this done before the cold hits tomorrow.
_________________ 1975 Ranger Edition that I've had longer than I've been without it.
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Sun Nov 09, 2014 9:19 am |
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phyler
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Joined: Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:41 pm Posts: 1201 Location: Erie
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Re: Disc Brake Conversion Advice needed
Verified there is no residual valve. Can someone either confirm my setup or tell me that I'm an idiot and have the calipers on the wrong side? Here is a pic of the passenger side. I thought the bleeder valve should be higher than where the hose connects but maybe I'm off on that thought.
_________________ 1975 Ranger Edition that I've had longer than I've been without it.
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Mon Nov 10, 2014 8:10 am |
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Gunnibronco
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Re: Disc Brake Conversion Advice needed
They look upside down. The hose & bleeder should be on top.
_________________ "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." – Claire Wolfe 74-AWB 98", ZF5, Atlas4, TGW HP1060 and HP1014 axles, ARBs, 37's, 3.5" lift-5.5" front coil springs, Tahoe rear springs, EFI 302, h-boost, York OBA, 4x4x2, custom dash & gauges 72 U15- Explorer Sport-Candyapple Red (1 of 141)
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Mon Nov 10, 2014 8:15 am |
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phyler
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Joined: Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:41 pm Posts: 1201 Location: Erie
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Re: Disc Brake Conversion Advice needed
Thanks! I was thinking I managed to mess that up even though I was trying to be careful.
_________________ 1975 Ranger Edition that I've had longer than I've been without it.
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Mon Nov 10, 2014 8:43 am |
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Justin
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Re: Disc Brake Conversion Advice needed
x2, your calipers are upside down. Ask me how I know....
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Mon Nov 10, 2014 9:15 am |
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