time for new rotors, thoughts on lmr package?

mostsmooth · Apr 21, 2021

KRUISR said:
Not aware of a spring behind the pads. What side of the caliper were they on, piston or outward side?

On top, not on sides.

KRUISR · Apr 21, 2021

Do you mean the clip that some calipers have in the top slot of the caliper? I am not sure what it does, if my calipers had them I am pretty sure I don't have them now.

KRUISR · Apr 21, 2021

Sorry that spring will help stabilize the pad/caliper. Not part of the brake retracting.

Did you add the pic after my last post?

mostsmooth · Apr 21, 2021

KRUISR said:
Sorry that spring will help stabilize the pad/caliper. Not part of the brake retracting.

Did you add the pic after my last post?

not sure.
either way, do new pads come with these springs typically or ?

KRUISR · Apr 21, 2021

New pads have them installed. They are not removable. If they come off I would pitch the pad.

mostsmooth · Apr 21, 2021

KRUISR said:
New pads have them installed. They are not removable. If they come off I would pitch the pad.

Got it, thanks.
Makes me a bit nervous now though seeing that it doesn't look like the pads that come with the kits have the springs. Maybe they are just general photos and not model specific though
Thanks again

KRUISR · Apr 21, 2021

I just checked on rockauto.com. For a 95 Mustang GT, EVERY set of rear brake pads had the spring on top.

mostsmooth · Apr 21, 2021

KRUISR said:
I just checked on rockauto.com. For a 95 Mustang GT, EVERY set of rear brake pads had the spring on top.

i must be looking in the wrong places

KRUISR · Apr 21, 2021

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,1995,mustang,5.0l+v8,1134188,brake+&+wheel+hub,brake+pad,1684

mostsmooth · Apr 21, 2021

KRUISR said:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,1995,mustang,5.0l+v8,1134188,brake+&+wheel+hub,brake+pad,1684

thanks
i need calipers and rotors as well
i got some suggestions here already, but seems it will take a month to get them, so looking around again

mostsmooth · Apr 23, 2021

Mustang5L5 said:
Yes, they are an improvement, but a small one. The actual improvement comes more from the forced brake fluid bleed.

realistically, the difference in swell of the rubber lines to the braided is very slight. If you were to do the math of difference in the volume of fluid between the rubber and braided lines, the difference would be so small and translate to maybe 1/16-1/8” less pedal travel. Would you feel that? Not likely.

still...I run them

for some reason i am having trouble locating some, any chance you have a link?

Mustang5L5 · Apr 23, 2021

mostsmooth said:
for some reason i am having trouble locating some, any chance you have a link?

1979-93 Mustang

mostsmooth · Apr 23, 2021

Mustang5L5 said:
1979-93 Mustang

thanks
i think i was having trouble because i was looking for brake lines rather than brake hoses...

i have 95 gt, so i found this:

MM Stainless Brake Hose Package, 1994-95 Mustang (V6/GT/Cobra except R)

not sure what the extra line if for just yet

i have no idea, is this a decent brand or are they all the same.
even searching for brake hoses on amazon i dont find much selection, and LMR only has fronts for some reason.

thanks again

General karthief · Apr 23, 2021

Two for the front calipers and two for the rear calipers and one to the axle housing

mostsmooth · Apr 26, 2021

So I was going to get one of the powerstop complete kits. Calipers, pads, rotors. Out of stock. Damn. Ok, so I will get the other kit from them. Out of stock as well. Awesome.long story short, I ended up ordering Callahan rotors and pads, and front and rear powerstop calipers separately. For whatever reason the rear calipers couldn't be delivered to my house but the fronts could. So I will have to pick up the rears at an Amazon hub.
Also ordered stainless steel brake hose for front and back. Everything should be here for this weekend except the front calipers.

Hopeful this weekend I will do everything I can other than the font calipers, including brake fluid flush. I'm a bit concerned about the stock front driver side caliper compressing enough for new pads. I was checking things out over the weekend and that thing didn't seem to want to budge.

mostsmooth · May 16, 2021

so I got everything on without much trouble EXCEPT for the axle housing line.
When putting that line on, the connection to the passenger side hard line went fairly well, tightening the nut was a little hard. The problem became the driver's side. I couldn't get the nut to grip the threads much at all. I was doing this laying on my back in my driveway, which didn't help, and I hadn't yet disconnected the hard-line altogether as of yet to make it easier. eventually, I did disconnect the hard line so I could move it easier, still no dice. so I took it and tried to thread it into the old hose fitting. it was a little difficult but went in. because it was a little difficult, I attributed the difficulty with the new one to it just being difficult.
I was worried about cross-threading, but I lined it up straight and went for it. I immediately thought I cross-threaded it but at that point, it's ruined anyway, so I went all the way. at one point it was very difficult to turn the nut at all, and the brake line still wasn't fully seated. eventually, I cranked it down tight and the hard-line wasn't budging.

after I bled both sides, I had my wife pump the brakes, engine running (and engine off if that even matters) while I checked the connection (and all the other connections) and I didn't see any leaks. drove it a bit and didn't notice any problems.

for the moment, I will just keep an eye on the fluid level and check the fitting for any signs of leaking, but I'm like 98% sure the threads are ruined.

in my head I just want to buy a new axle hose and the rear hard lines and replace it all, BUT, if it's not leaking, is there any reason to replace these things now? I realize it's the braking system.

mostsmooth · May 16, 2021

on a side note, I wasn't super impressed with the power stop caliper quality. the powder coat had several small chips and a couple of little bubbles, and the slide pins (or the assembly itself) weren't straight. I had to massage them a bit with a hammer to get the calipers to slide smoothly. and I think one pin is still hitting metal if you slide the caliper all the way.
I plan to talk to them tomorrow and see how they can work with me to fix this. both calipers are already installed, I am hoping they will ship replacements and I ship them back the ones I have so I am not without the car for an extended time.

Noobz347 · May 16, 2021

I don't think they're going to do that.

It is one thing if you're putting an unworn shoe back in the box for a return after opening it.

It's another thing if you put those shoes on your feet and wear them for a week before deciding that you don't like the color.

Put another way: It's your job to inspect the part prior to installation.

mostsmooth · May 16, 2021

Noobz347 said:
I don't think they're going to do that.

It is one thing if you're putting an unworn shoe back in the box for a return after opening it.

It's another thing if you put those shoes on your feet and wear them for a week before deciding that you don't like the color.

Put another way: It's your job to inspect the part prior to installation.

Youre probably right.
Although, there a sketchers outlet here that let's you wear shoes for 45 days and you can return them.

Mustang5L5 · May 16, 2021

I have the same calipers on my car. No issue with install and the powdercoat was pristine

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