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Old 05-26-2009, 09:48 AM
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i would also like to know those ?'s

i want to do a 5 lug conversion but disc brakes all the way around
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i would also like to know those ?'s

i want to do a 5 lug conversion but disc brakes all the way around
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Old 05-26-2009, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 1987notchback
on the 94-95's is there a difference in the brake systems between the V6 and GT/v8? also if i do use a 94-95's brakes do i need to upgrade the master cylinder? thanks mike
the link explains everything
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Old 05-26-2009, 10:00 AM
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You'r not going to get the stock front discs to work with 5 lugs, unless you get a kit specifically for that, which is a waste of money.

You'll need a larger capacity master cylinder to use 4 wheel discs.
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so stock 94-95 5 lugs front disc's will not bolt onto the stock spindles i have now?
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Old 05-26-2009, 11:38 AM
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what do you recomend, i agree those kits seem very high in price for what you get, i already have my new rearend stuff on the way with 5 lug axles whats a good route to take? thanks mike

the website has a ton of good info but a little to much for my a.d.d mind
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Old 05-26-2009, 09:21 PM
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check out the website listed above it has tons of info. when i did my five lug/cobra conversion i referred to it endlessly. if you buy all the parts separate you will come out cheaper than a kit but it takes a while. i had to wait some time to get one of the brake cables i needed for the conversion.
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Old 05-28-2009, 07:48 AM
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so i just would need a new master cylinder? would my power booster work with just a bigger master cylinder or would i have to replace both?
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Old 05-28-2009, 08:46 AM
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You need different spindles to run 94-95 discs. You will also need a hardened washer/spacer in between the 94-95 spindle and stock control arm, otherwise the spindle will not fit on the ball joint properly. Or you could get 94+ ball joints.

I've heard of people having problems with running a stock booster on a sn95 master cylinder. It's a tight fit but I would recommend doing the booster as well.
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