72 Disc install

[TuBaDuB]

Well after my drums gave out I decided to upgrade to the CPP 6874SWBK-S Disc kit and install the PV-2 Prop valve :D
I replaced the Master cylinder with a Willwood 1" tandem.
Well here's my story.
I supported the Nova with jackstands (SAFETY FIRST) and removed the wheels.http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h217/dho9yds/1024.jpg
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I first removed the brake lines.
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I removed the steering arm first, this gave me more room to reach the ball joint nuts.
You can reach the other side of the bolt by removing the drum.
On the other side I had a problem getting the Drum off so I just removed the hub with the
drum on.
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I used a pickle fork and my 5 lb hand held sledge hammer to remove the lower and upper ball
joints and then I removed the spindles.
I started with the lower arm first these popped off quite easy without damaging the boot.
The uppers were a little difficult. I tore the boots but I had some replacement boots from
Energy Suspension.
This is a good time to replace any bad ball joints. I know, I know, I need to get rid of
those spring helpers. Thats next, new coils.
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I installed the new spindles and torqued the lower bolts to 65ft.-lbs and the uppers at
50ft.-lbs according to the instructions.
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Then I installed the steering arm and torqued those to 35ft.-lbs.
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Now the hubs were installed. I had to grind the lip on the dust cap in order for it to fit.
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I installed the calipers and brake lines. I jacked up the A arm and turned the wheel both
ways to check for any rubbing and kinking of the lines.
I had to reposition the line on the caliper becuase the line looked like it would kink.
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After bleeding the brakes I checked for leaks.
The install took me about 2 nights of wrenching with the master cylinder and prop valve.
I apprieciate all the info from other users. This site has offered alot of good Information.
Thanks to everyone.:D :D

[patman]

Great writeup! Thanks for posting that.

[DANNO]

Very nice! That will be helpful to many, I'm sure. :)

[Pro-touring72]

1 Tip on the ball joints.
Loosen both top and bottom till the nuts are 1/2 off Then give the side/bottom of the spindle by the ball joint a few whacks with a hammer and it should pop and some times will pop the top joint at the same time.
If the top doesnt pop loose leave the bottom nut on to hold pressure and give the top /side of the spindle a few whacks and it should pop loose. No damage no darned pickle forks.