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Topic: Brakes and Steering, need advise, thx!
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joer
Gearhead Posts: 136
From: Westminster, California, USA
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 03-21-2001 11:17 AM
   
It feels so good to be working on the car again (67 FB with manual steering and power brakes). It's been so long. well, in the process of doing a complete rebuild of my suspension and steering, I have come across a few things that make me curious. Any advise on the following would be great! Oh yeah, I'm on a budget ;-) Steering:
How do you determine if your steering box or Pitman arm needs to be replaced? I took off the tie rods and center link, and am down the pitman arm, is there a way to check it? It's very dirty, possible leaky box. Also, if I choose to replace it, can I buy a close ratio box to cut down on that bus driving feel? Brakes:
Before I took everything apart, my brakes felt really weak and unresponsive. I have the calipers off and they look pretty yucky. should I attempt to rebuild these or buy new ones? I'm getting the rotors turned and thinking about buying a new booster and master cylinder. So, that's where I'm at, any advise would be great and thanks!!!
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 24286
From: Saco, Maine Toys: '70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-21-2001 11:46 AM
Steering:
How do you determine if your steering box or Pitman arm needs to be replaced? I took off the tie rods and center link, and am down the pitman arm, is there a way to check it? It's very dirty, possible leaky box. Also, if I choose to replace it, can I buy a close ratio box to cut down on that bus driving feel?
You mainly check for side to side play. Also, the amount of leakage is a good indicator, too. You could look for a C5ZZ-3504-C {tag code HCC-AW or SMB-B} which is a 16:1 ratio unit, {as opposed to 19:1 for standard} from a '64.5-'67 Mustang or '67 Cougar. Brakes:
Before I took everything apart, my brakes felt really weak and unresponsive. I have the calipers off and they look pretty yucky. should I attempt to rebuild these or buy new ones? I'm getting the rotors turned and thinking about buying a new booster and master cylinder. I'd recommend rebuilt calipers, and I think the new booster is a good idea and a rebuilt master is a must.
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'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L Disposable Commuter
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 24286
From: Saco, Maine Toys: '70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-21-2001 11:48 AM
Also, change your three brake hoses, {2 front and the one at the rear end}, and inspect every inch of steel line.  ------------------
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L Disposable Commuter
"Keep your driveway all Ford!"
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joer
Gearhead Posts: 136
From: Westminster, California, USA
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 03-21-2001 01:10 PM
So the Steering box would be compatible with my car without modification?Where is the best place to buy rebuilt calipers and should I replace the rubber brake lines with stainless or just new rubber? Thanks!!
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SteveLaRiviere
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posted 03-21-2001 01:27 PM
The steering box would bolt right in. The calipers can be had at any quality auto parts store, and good quality brakes hoses, like Raybestos, would be good. ------------------
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L Disposable Commuter
"Keep your driveway all Ford!"
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 13182
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-21-2001 02:12 PM
Yeah what he said!  Also, try to purchase "loaded" calipers as they are much cheaper than buying the calipers and pads seperatly. Bendix and Wagner are also a high quality manufacturers. ------------------
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67coupe
Gearhead Posts: 229
From: dallas NC usa
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 03-21-2001 03:06 PM
regarding the steal lines on your car i would replace them anyway.
when i first did my system i didnt change mine cause they looked real good. later i did some changes to the sys and upon bending the lines one broke and the inside was real rusty. turns out that all of them were about to rust out from the inside. just my 2cents worth  ------------------
67 coupe soon to have 351c
87 bronco II on 33's
30 model A currently rustbucket
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joer
Gearhead Posts: 136
From: Westminster, California, USA
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 03-21-2001 04:07 PM
All the lines replaced would be a bunch of $$.. Can't I run something through them to clean them out?I called about Calipers and found that Napa had some loaded Raybestos for $34 each but had a hard time locating them for a 67. All they came up with was 68's and if I recall right 68's are 2 pistons instead of 4. As far as the stearing box and booster and cylinder are those parts I should order out of a catalog? Thanks!! Joe
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-21-2001 04:12 PM
Inspect the metal lines carfully and try to carflully pinch them with a pair of channel lock pliers. If they do not crumble then they are ok and can be flushed by bleeding. You are correct on the calipers. 68 and up are two piston. It will be very difficult to find 4 piston units through regular or chain parts houses. I would suggest that you try NPD (National Parts Depot)for some calipers. ------------------
Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member
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larrym
Journeyman Posts: 81
From: Ventura, CA
Registered: Sep 99
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posted 03-21-2001 05:28 PM
Yes, the rebuilt loaded 68 single piston calipers are much cheaper than the dual piston 67s. I got my 67 dual piston calipers through Carparts.com, but I think I paid around $200 for the pair. They were back-ordered and I had to wait a few weeks. Unfornatunately I can't tell you how they work because my fastback is still at the paint shop, seven months and counting  ------------------
Larry
67 fastback restomod 351W
68 convertible 289 C code
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine Toys: '70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-21-2001 05:38 PM
quote:
Originally posted by joer:
All the lines replaced would be a bunch of $$..
What is your life worth? ------------------
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L Disposable Commuter
"Keep your driveway all Ford!"
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joer
Gearhead Posts: 136
From: Westminster, California, USA
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 03-21-2001 06:23 PM
What's my life worth?Stainless Steel should not rust. However, I appreciate the concern. Been in meetings all day, dampened my mood. Sorry about that. Not only as a Software Quality Assurance engineer, I'm a pilot as well and appreciate safety. I'm just on such a budget I want to make sure every $1 spent goes to the right thing.
[This message has been edited by joer (edited 03-21-2001).]
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine Toys: '70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-21-2001 07:21 PM
I didn't mean to be sarcastic, I was just making a point. Standard automotive brake line is not stainless, though, it's mild steel. If the budget is tight, then just give the lines a thorough inspection. But don't pass anything through the lines but brake fluid. ------------------
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L Disposable Commuter
"Keep your driveway all Ford!" [This message has been edited by SteveLaRiviere (edited 03-21-2001).]
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joer
Gearhead Posts: 136
From: Westminster, California, USA
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 03-21-2001 07:26 PM
I'll inspect every inch of them. I'll flush them very well too.No prob, I'm sarcastic all too often. I just lost my dinner privleges from the wife for just that reason :-)
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Nos351C
Gearhead Posts: 3000
From: Rohnert Park, CA USA M&M member#591
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 03-21-2001 07:49 PM
quote:
Originally posted by larrym:
Unfornatunately I can't tell you how they work because my fastback is still at the paint shop, seven months and counting
I feel your pain I just got mine back after 18 ------------------
Marcus
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67coupe
Gearhead Posts: 229
From: dallas NC usa
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 03-21-2001 07:59 PM
the metal lines arent that much npd has them for about 75 for the front and rears or do like i did bought the 25$ rear line and went to the parts house and bought straight tubing and made fronts for about 15$ since the stock didnt match up to the disk hoses or line lock. ------------------
67 coupe soon to have 351c
87 bronco II on 33's
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
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posted 03-22-2001 10:12 PM
I'm glad that I'm NEVER sarcastic around here or anywhere. 
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joer
Gearhead Posts: 136
From: Westminster, California, USA
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 03-23-2001 10:24 AM
Boy, I hope everybody has'nt come to the conclusion that I'm a sour apple Keep it comin!!
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine Toys: '70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-23-2001 01:27 PM
quote:
Originally posted by joer:
Boy, I hope everybody has'nt come to the conclusion that I'm a sour apple Keep it comin!!
No, not at all! ------------------
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L Disposable Commuter
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 1602
From: Beaufort, SC
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 03-23-2001 08:31 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
I'm glad that I'm NEVER sarcastic around here or anywhere.
me tow!
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project66
Gearhead Posts: 238
From: Baton Rouge, LA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 03-23-2001 08:57 PM
LOL- Sig.
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