I found a 78 Granada in a local U-pull it yard.
The brake parts are all shot, but the spindles are there and dirt cheap if I pull them myself.
I didn't think while I was there to see what tools I need to bring, so I was hoping I could get some info here to help me.
I figure the following is needed:
Pliers to pull cotter pins.
10" Cresent to pull castle nut.
Pickle fork and hammer to release joints.
Flat tip for misc. prying.
What else do I need?
Remember that I am not taking the calipers, rotors, or brake lines, but I do need to get them loose so I can take the bare spindles.
What size wrench/socket removes the calipers?
Is there a mounting plate or anything off them I need to keep that does not come with replacement calipers?
Any other tips?
Do I need to take the hose mounts to convert my car from drums to disc?
Do I NEED the outer tie rod ends, or will my drum ends work?
Thanks!
Dave
BTW:
The spindles are $12 each (x2)
Out tie rod ends (used) 3 each (x2)
Advance Auto quoted:
53 each for rotors (x2)
8 each for rubber lines (x2)
8 for pads
12 each for calipers (x2)
6 each for seals (x2)
8 each for bearings (x4)
No parts have a core charge, so it's not worth it to buy the junk stuff for a core.
Are all these prices in line with what you have seen doing your conversion?
The brake parts are all shot, but the spindles are there and dirt cheap if I pull them myself.
I didn't think while I was there to see what tools I need to bring, so I was hoping I could get some info here to help me.
I figure the following is needed:
Pliers to pull cotter pins.
10" Cresent to pull castle nut.
Pickle fork and hammer to release joints.
Flat tip for misc. prying.
What else do I need?
Remember that I am not taking the calipers, rotors, or brake lines, but I do need to get them loose so I can take the bare spindles.
What size wrench/socket removes the calipers?
Is there a mounting plate or anything off them I need to keep that does not come with replacement calipers?
Any other tips?
Do I need to take the hose mounts to convert my car from drums to disc?
Do I NEED the outer tie rod ends, or will my drum ends work?
Thanks!
Dave
BTW:
The spindles are $12 each (x2)
Out tie rod ends (used) 3 each (x2)
Advance Auto quoted:
53 each for rotors (x2)
8 each for rubber lines (x2)
8 for pads
12 each for calipers (x2)
6 each for seals (x2)
8 each for bearings (x4)
No parts have a core charge, so it's not worth it to buy the junk stuff for a core.
Are all these prices in line with what you have seen doing your conversion?