shawn63
21st-June-2006, 10:06 AM
I did some digging on the net and thought I was clear on this subject; adapting 3rd gen camaro rotors to MII spindles.
I go to the local parts store and ask for inner and outer front wheel bearings for "78" m*stang II. Instead of the usual dazed look from the kid at the desk I'm asked if it has a 6.75" ring gear. So I'm now standing there with the dazed stare. I return home research on napa's website, get some dimensions and figure that the spindles came from a car with a 6.75" ring gear.
Below is a parts list from CPP showing what is needed for the conversion but doesn't mention this 6.75" ring gear detail.
My question is will the inner bearing designed for the "6.75" ring gear style spindle work with the race designed for the "larger" ring gear style spindle.
Cpp lists the inner race used with non 6.75" setup; the O.D. of this race according napa is the same as the stock gm piece...makes sense. The O.D. of the race used with the 6.75 setup actually is larger.
Do I need to have the rotors machined to accept the larger race or are both races the same as far as inside dimensions?
If you're still awake please help.
Mustang II 4-3/4 Bolt Pattern Disc Brake Kit
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PARTS LIST:
1. 4216 CALIPER BRACKETS
2. BCA# LS8110 INNER RACES
3. NATIONAL SEAL #710058
4. 82-88 CHEVY CAMARO ROTORS AIMCO# 5547 - (NOTE. THE STUD / LUG NUT SIZE ON THIS ROTOR IS METRIC 12mmX1.5)
5. 2 SPINDLE NUTS CUT DOWN TO A WIDTH OF .225"
6. USE STOCK MUSTANG 11 INNER AND OUTER BEARINGS
7. CHEVY DUST CAP x 2
ASSEMBLY:
1. REMOVE INNER RACE SUPPLIED WITH ROTOR AND REPLACE WITH NEW L681 10 RACE. MAKE SURE TO DRIVE RACE IN STRAIGHT AND AS DEEP AS POSSIBLE.
2. GREASE INNER BEARING AND INSTALL ALONG WITH #710058 SEAL
3. INSTALL CALIPER BRACKET ON CLEANIUNDAMAGED SPINDLE USING NEW BOLTS AND LOCKWASHERS.
4. INSTALL NEW ROTOR ON SPINDLE FOLLOWED BY A GREASED OUTER BEARING, KEYED WASHER, and SPECIAL WIDTH SPINDLE NUT. TIGHTEN TO MANUFACTURES SPECIFICATION THEN INSTALL RETAINER CAGE, COTTER PIN, AND DUST CAP.
5. INSTALL CALIPERS WITH BLEEDER SCREW POINTING UP. NEXT, INSTALL BRAKE HOSE.
I go to the local parts store and ask for inner and outer front wheel bearings for "78" m*stang II. Instead of the usual dazed look from the kid at the desk I'm asked if it has a 6.75" ring gear. So I'm now standing there with the dazed stare. I return home research on napa's website, get some dimensions and figure that the spindles came from a car with a 6.75" ring gear.
Below is a parts list from CPP showing what is needed for the conversion but doesn't mention this 6.75" ring gear detail.
My question is will the inner bearing designed for the "6.75" ring gear style spindle work with the race designed for the "larger" ring gear style spindle.
Cpp lists the inner race used with non 6.75" setup; the O.D. of this race according napa is the same as the stock gm piece...makes sense. The O.D. of the race used with the 6.75 setup actually is larger.
Do I need to have the rotors machined to accept the larger race or are both races the same as far as inside dimensions?
If you're still awake please help.
Mustang II 4-3/4 Bolt Pattern Disc Brake Kit
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PARTS LIST:
1. 4216 CALIPER BRACKETS
2. BCA# LS8110 INNER RACES
3. NATIONAL SEAL #710058
4. 82-88 CHEVY CAMARO ROTORS AIMCO# 5547 - (NOTE. THE STUD / LUG NUT SIZE ON THIS ROTOR IS METRIC 12mmX1.5)
5. 2 SPINDLE NUTS CUT DOWN TO A WIDTH OF .225"
6. USE STOCK MUSTANG 11 INNER AND OUTER BEARINGS
7. CHEVY DUST CAP x 2
ASSEMBLY:
1. REMOVE INNER RACE SUPPLIED WITH ROTOR AND REPLACE WITH NEW L681 10 RACE. MAKE SURE TO DRIVE RACE IN STRAIGHT AND AS DEEP AS POSSIBLE.
2. GREASE INNER BEARING AND INSTALL ALONG WITH #710058 SEAL
3. INSTALL CALIPER BRACKET ON CLEANIUNDAMAGED SPINDLE USING NEW BOLTS AND LOCKWASHERS.
4. INSTALL NEW ROTOR ON SPINDLE FOLLOWED BY A GREASED OUTER BEARING, KEYED WASHER, and SPECIAL WIDTH SPINDLE NUT. TIGHTEN TO MANUFACTURES SPECIFICATION THEN INSTALL RETAINER CAGE, COTTER PIN, AND DUST CAP.
5. INSTALL CALIPERS WITH BLEEDER SCREW POINTING UP. NEXT, INSTALL BRAKE HOSE.