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I know crown vic calipers can be used but is there a company that makes an aftermarket pad or would local part store pads have to be used??

thanks, larry
 

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Look up performance pads for 84-86 SVO's. They are the same calipers

Also, you can use standard Mustang performance pads. You just need to bend the prongs out a bit. No big deal
 
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ok so i ask this.. what makes the svo calipers better then? is there any difference or just the ability to buy the svo's with the steel piston?
 

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Svo calipers have phenolic pistons. If you get crown vic w/police package calipers, they come with a steel piston.

That's about it really. Same basic caliper just the steel ones are a bit heavy duty.
 
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