Mustang is up on jackstands...

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I used my fabulous new Michelin floor jack to put the car up on jackstands yesterday and I have pulled off all the wheels. Today I am planning on cleaning the wheel wells, brake calipers, and the wheels. What else can I do as far as cleaning or preventitive maintenance while I have it up?

Already done recently: brake fluid, oil and filter, fuel filter, tranny fluid, diff fluid.

 

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4.56 gears!

 

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Pretty low on cash right now and I do not have an inch pound torque wrench, a magnetic base dial indicator, or sufficient skill to perform this mod.

In July I will be taking my Mustang to a little shop in the middle of the Illinois cornfields to have my friend who has all these things assist me in the 4.10 install

 

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take off those ugly dust sheilds?

 

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They ARE ugly... Are they hard to remove? I ain't pulling no axles...

 

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I forget actually...I didnt do it. I just saw the little write up on doing it when I was looking for header install guides. I think you just drill out the rivets that hold them on.

 

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Maybe clean and paint the calipers. A lot of guys do that with them still on, just make sure you tape up the surrounding area.

 

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BaconBits said:

Maybe clean and paint the calipers. A lot of guys do that with them still on, just make sure you tape up the surrounding area.

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I was going to suggest painting calipers. Kits from Advance Auto parts are ~$15

 

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Paint the calipers

 

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Evenflow said:

Paint the calipers

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Agreed paint them
since you are all ready in their.

 

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Ya, didnt think of that. Painting the calipers usually adds a nice touch.

 

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Kilgore Trout said:

They ARE ugly... Are they hard to remove? I ain't pulling no axles...

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No problem... they unbolt. on my 02' GT they did.

 

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I didn't paint the calipers, sorry... My father in law has a 2004 Grand Prix GTP Comp G and he is always saying I should paint my calipers red like his so I can't possibly do that. Guys with know it all father in laws will know what I mean

Anyway I cleaned the wheel wells, cleaned the calipers, and cleaned the wheels real good.

I just scrubbed the calipers with Mothers chrome polish using an old toothbrush and then blasted the massive amounts of residue off with foaming engine cleaner. Worked great!

I also cleaned the stock stainless exhaust tips really well.