..front Disc. brake question...

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  1. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    say you bought a MAVERICK from a Guy that bought it from someone else...the car has...front Disc. brakes...
    this year car never had Disc. brakes as an option.
    you go to do a brake job on the front...how can you find out what year, make and model the Disc. brake swap came from...:huh:

    ..not my car...

    ...:Handshake...
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I would just ask on the internet, someone will think they know.
     
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    How about a photo? someone might know what they are.

    Regards

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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    That is what I would do as well. :D

    Post up some pictures...somebody will know what they are.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    Buon Giorno...:D
     
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    What kind of a car is it? Something like an old Falcon, I would "assume" it would be some year of Mustang. GM cars had some early Impala/Caprice discs, then your standard Camaro/Chevelle/Nova stuff and then into the late 70's/mid 80's you had the GM Metric calipers.

    Chryslers on the other hand :huh:

    I would take a best guess but take the pads with you to the auto parts store to match up :)
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Is this "Maverick" related?? :hmmm:
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    Infraction possibly :D
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    it's not in...other auto...:huh:
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    they aren't fractured, just the rotors are worn past turning...:yup:
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    same thing I was thinking or maybe some type of Ford...:rolleyes:
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    :slap:...why didn't I think of that...
     
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    Well, that cleared that up :biglaugh:
     
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    Seeing how later mavericks/comets and granadas use the same stuff I would gamble it to be one of those first. As stated take a rotor and a set of pads and see if they match. The ford logo will be on the caliper if it is a ford part.
     
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