Brake Question... Pads/bearings

[Rockin302]

I'm going to be performing a front brake replacement (rotors/pads/bearings) and was wondering if I'll need those special bearing cup removing(ie. D80L-927-A , T77F-1102-A etc.) or installation tools( T73T-1217-A) to get the job done, or, can I use a punch tool of some sort instead?


Also, anyone recommend a nice set of pads?

It's for a 1990 LX 5.0 Notch.

Thanks!!

 

[Strype]

You need...

C-clamp (for depressing the master cyl), Star bit (don't remember what size), hammer... oh and the lug wrench. And someone there to bleed the brakes for ya, or go to a parts store and there's a special valve for that that's cheap.

Nothin' to it

 

[Strype]

Oh, and a flat head screw driver to get the cap off the bearings... replace them all and the seal. Use bearing grease.

 

[90mustangGT]

No real special tools needed. Of course "special" tools sure make it easier. I really don't know what to tell you, it's simple, but then agian there are a lot of steps that can made a huge difference.

 

[Rockin302]

I've done brake jobs on my other car(non-mustang) but there was no bearing in the rotor.

So what I really need to know is how to get out the bearings in the mustang. I have the clamp and everything else(torx bit etc.), vacuum bleeder, to remove the caliper and bleed the brakes.

Thanks again

 

[Strype]

Yeah, just pop that cover off with a screw driver. Then there's a nut with a cotter pin holding it in. The first bearing falls right out after the nut is taken off, and then you take the rotor off. The next bearing falls right out and then you've got the seal that comes right off- easiest brake job you'll ever do! Good Luck!

 

[Green93Hatch]

I'm glad i read this thread. I think that's something im gonna have to do very soon. Makes me feel better that something is easy on this car (btw, i have done two heater cores, so most of you probably know what i am talking about). Oh, just a question. Does anybody know of any Disc brake conversions for the rear of a Fox body?

 

[5.0 con-vert]

Does anybody know of any Disc brake conversions for the rear of a Fox body?

You can buy one from FRPP or I believe that Baer has a nice set up. There is a junkyard way to do it too. If you search the threads I know you will find at least one. Good luck!

 

[Rockin302]

Maybe I didn't word my question correctly. I know the bearings will fall right out but what about the bearing cups/race that are wedged inside the rotor? I probably need a puller of some sort or use a punch and slowly tap them out? Do I re-use those cups?

 

[Rockin302]

What about the bearing cups/race that are wedged inside the hub of the rotors? Special puller required or should I not re-use them and get new ones?

 

[Rockin302]

What about the bearing cups/race that are wedged inside the hub of the rotors? Special puller required or should I not re-use them and get new ones?

 

[superhuaman]

it's better to just get new ones. i think 2 inner bearings w/races, 2 outer bearings w/races, and 2 grease seals, costs about $50.