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4-lug disc conversion swap, verify what I need

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281pony

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i purchased basically a turbo coupe rear brake setup. i got the brackets, dust shields, calipers, and rotors for $100. i think i did pretty good on that since i just saw the brackets are over $100 alone..

i'm making a list/ordering all remaining conversion parts. here is a picture of what i got;

View attachment 239566

to educated eyes; i have this down for my list.

differential fluid
differential cover gasket, is there one or do most use rtv? never been in there.
e-brake cables
soft brake lines

is there ANYTHING else you can think of? any brackets or small crap that slipped the write-up, fittings? i am planning to run these on the rear with stock fronts on the stock MC/booster for a bit. then when i add the 12" fronts ill go to the 93 cobra mc/booster.
 

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here is the write up for the conversion;

North Racecars IRS Cobra Disk Conversion Instructions

i'll be cleaning/painting it all black also. don't worry
 

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Is there no welding required then? The PO on mine like welded some bracked to the axle tube that the caliper bracket bolts to..
 

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Those welded brackets are the anti-moan brackets. They help stablize the brake caliper and reduce braking noise.
 

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He like welded this bracket around the axle tube that the caliper bracket bolts to, but in that write up you just bolt the bracked to the dust shield spots? Idk im confused. The guy did a really crappy job at welding and now it leaks at the welds cause he like burned through it or something.
 
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