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73mm Single Piston Caliper Question

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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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yeah I checked that site out. Basically I need to do a brake job, including rotors and pads/shoes. So I am looking at the Baer Decela rotors for the front, Bendix 73mm steel piston calipers, Hawk HPS Compound Brake Pads, and Raybestos PG Plus Brake Shoes. I might get new drums from autozone too since I am replacing everything else and they are mighty cheap.
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 08:31 AM
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One more question actually, if I go with the 73mm calipers, do I need to buy pads for an 84-86 mustang SVO or for an 87-93 GT?
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 08:40 AM
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ORIGINAL: dillon1340

i have the lincoln 73mm on front too and am using the old master cylinder without any problems.
Did you notice a difference in stopping when you switched?
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 10:17 AM
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Did you notice a difference in stopping when you switched?
I am wondering the same thing, was doing the switch an improvement.
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 12:35 PM
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ORIGINAL: Hawk

One more question actually, if I go with the 73mm calipers, do I need to buy pads for an 84-86 mustang SVO or for an 87-93 GT?
You would go with an SVO.
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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Thanks 83gtragtop
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 03:01 PM
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Flush those brakes lines as well. Put on steel caliper bushings too.
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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i did notice a difference when i switched but i put in hawk pads and steel braided lines at same time.
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