Started My Disc Brake Swap

[Mach1ne]

Well I started my disc brake swap last night and continue to learn more things about my car that I acquired almost three years ago.

I found that the previous owner had replaced the brake pistons and shoes prior to my purchase but did not adjust them properly. They were barely making contact with the drums. I should have checked that when I first got the car. It does not matter now but it does explain the poor stopping power.

I also found out that I am running 14x8 wheels with a 4.25 backspace. I am still confused on what I will upgrade to.

Here are a few pictures of the progress. I should be ready to work on the master cylinder and lines this weekend. The wife is making me stay in the house tonight.

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Later.

Skip

 

[Mustang Mike]

I would just start farting or making obnoxious sounds. That way she would say, "get the heck out of here"

 

[Mach1ne]

LOL. That never works. The dog beats me at that.

She is getting drunk now so It may be the one time I get lucky this year. bj

Wasilla, Alaska? Did you happen to know the Choate family?

 

[70_Fastback]

LOL. That never works. The dog beats me at that.

She is getting drunk now so It may be the one time I get lucky this year. bj

Wow Skip... :lol


And if you need help with anything or need some tools, etc - give me a buzz on the cell. Leave a message if I don't answer. I'll be making some noise in the shop this weekend.

Good luck!

 

[Mach1ne]

Thanks Jeremy. I should have everything except I found out this morning that they sent me the wrong bearings. They sent me the ones for small spindles instead of for the large ones that I have.

I guess I won't be getting it done this weekend.

Over at Mom's now for blacked eyes peas to start the year out right.

Later.