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1970 Cougar Disc Spindles On A Mustang

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70Mach351c

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I was rummaging around a junkyard to find a new ignition switch when I found a '70 Cougar. After I freed it of the switch, I came across a set of disc brake spindles - in the trunk. There was only the spindle, splash guards and caliper.

First obvious question is, can I use these '70 Cougar spindles to replace the drum brakes on my '70 Mach I? I have a manual dual-cylinder master cylinder, and will be getting a new caliper with the rest of the missing parts. I'm not necessarily interested in 'original.'

Second, is it cost-effective over the 'Granada' disc brake swap?

PS - On researching information, I see that people deem the '70 relatively easy to find parts. They've never looked for a 1970 headlight switch retainer nut, a 1970 ignition switch, or power steering parts for under a 351C.
 

The_Dude

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I think they're the same parts that would have come on a Mustang. There are aftermarket conversions that are much better than the Granada swap.
 

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they are the same its a direct swap,with the modification of a couple
nut serts on the fire wall and changing of the brake pedal and the caliper
lines so is the power booster
 

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get the power brake distribution block off the donor car as well, and the pedal.
 
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70Mach351c

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The donor was pretty well gutted, but I'll check it out when I get back that way.... does it matter if I don't go Power brakes, and that it's a stickshift? not terribly interested in keeping it 'stock' but good reminder on the distribution block
 

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you can still use disc brakes in a manual brakes car, won't be pleasant to stop but they will work. If it has a power booster then you would be smart to grab it too!
 

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Clutch pedal! Grab the clutch pedal!
Actually, grab the whole pedal assembly.
 

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Can I buy your old drum brake spindles??? e-mail me at bkljal@myfairpoint.net
 
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