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How To Install Rear Disc Brakes: From Drums to Discs



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8. Install the brake rotor spacer on the axle hub.		http://images.mustangmonthly.com/techarticles/173_0311_brake_8b_s.jpg
9. Then install the rotor.		http://images.mustangmonthly.com/techarticles/173_0311_brake_9_s.jpg
10. Next, fit the caliper into place, and install and tighten the boltsfrom behind the brake.
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11. Flexible brake hoses are used on the new Stainless Steel Brakes reardisc brake kit. A copper washer goes on both sides of the union at thecaliper.		http://images.mustangmonthly.com/techarticles/173_0311_brake_11_s.jpg
12. The parking-brake cable is installed like this--not always an easytask. We used the drum-brake parking-brake cable. You may opt to installnew parking-brake cables. Fill the master cylinder and bleed the brakecalipers, beginning with the right rear brake.		http://images.mustangmonthly.com/techarticles/173_0311_brake_12_s.jpg
13. The completed rear disc brake installation from Stainless SteelBrakes improves classic Mustang braking effectiveness. Through the wheelspokes, it looks terrific.
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