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Offline torredcuda

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Differences between `72 and `73-76 disc brake set up?
« on: December 05, 2009 - 04:03:29 PM »
I bought a used disc brake set up off what was supposedly a `72 now but I`m not sure if it is the `72 or `73 up setup.Anyone have the casting numbers for the different years?I know the `72 has a different bearing size and usews a different rotor-what is the spindle diameter or any other way of differentiating between thr two-spindle,rotor,caliper differences?
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Re: Differences between `72 and `73-76 disc brake set up?
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2009 - 04:32:04 PM »
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Re: Differences between `72 and `73-76 disc brake set up?
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2009 - 04:37:11 PM »
this helps its a 73 to 74
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Re: Differences between `72 and `73-76 disc brake set up?
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2009 - 04:37:27 PM »
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Re: Differences between `72 and `73-76 disc brake set up?
« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2009 - 06:51:23 AM »
Ok,the spindles measure 1.250" (1 1/4") dia. so they are not the `73 style.The reason I thought it might not be the `72 setup is I went to order caliper pin bushings for a `72 and Napa shows only the larger bushings for a `72 and has another list number for a `73 up.Mine have a large bushing on the inside and a smaller one on the outer side.So now what I need to know is are the calipers different?
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Re: Differences between `72 and `73-76 disc brake set up?
« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2009 - 07:06:18 AM »
Ok,the spindles measure 1.250" (1 1/4") dia. so they are not the `73 style.The reason I thought it might not be the `72 setup is I went to order caliper pin bushings for a `72 and Napa shows only the larger bushings for a `72 and has another list number for a `73 up.Mine have a large bushing on the inside and a smaller one on the outer side.So now what I need to know is are the calipers different?

They are the same...


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Re: Differences between `72 and `73-76 disc brake set up?
« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2009 - 08:36:50 AM »
Dr Diff sells an adapter that allows you to use the newer 1 piece rotors. 

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Re: Differences between `72 and `73-76 disc brake set up?
« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2009 - 11:00:05 AM »
They are the same...

So why does Jim`s have different listing for the bolts? (Don`t worry-I`ll never ever buy anything form Jim`s!)

BR-H5017
 Disc Brake Caliper Bolt
 70-72 B Body & 70-72 E Body (these are the bolts that go through the caliper & through the disc brake pads; 5" long; correct hex head)
 $ 16.95 ea.
 
BR-H5005
 Disc Brake Caliper Bolt
 73-74 B Body & 73-74 E Body (these are the bolts that go through the caliper & through the disc brake pads; 5" long; correct hex head)
 $ 16.95 ea.
 
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Re: Differences between `72 and `73-76 disc brake set up?
« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2009 - 10:03:15 AM »
So I have an extra set of 70/72 cal. bolts. You want them?

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Re: Differences between `72 and `73-76 disc brake set up?
« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2009 - 10:51:05 AM »
Jims also lists these bushing
BR-318
   

Front Disc Brake Caliper BUSHING PKG
   

70-74 Cuda/Challenger & 70-72 B Body (includes 2 small rubber bushings and 2 large rubber bushings; enough for one caliper; 2 kits needed per car)
   

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Re: Differences between `72 and `73-76 disc brake set up?
« Reply #10 on: December 12, 2009 - 07:08:36 AM »
I wouldn`t buy from Jim`s if he was the only source in the world for them,and he`s 45minutes from me!
Got `em from NAPA-UP82307 & UP82314  1.44/pc & 1.77/pc for a total of $12.84 and had them the next day.   :2thumbs:

PS ya think Jim`s has a little mark up at $59.90 for both sides?
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Re: Differences between `72 and `73-76 disc brake set up?
« Reply #11 on: December 13, 2009 - 11:40:20 AM »
 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:Try checking for complete calipers they came with all the hardware i believe it was approx. $42.00 each with a ($20.00 core charge) fenco p/n-slc 170 &171. They are  rebuilts. I however learned this after ordering all the hardware seperate which was more expensive. Hope this helps everyone. :money: :money:
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Re: Differences between `72 and `73-76 disc brake set up?
« Reply #12 on: December 25, 2009 - 07:59:16 AM »
Dr Diff sells an adapter that allows you to use the newer 1 piece rotors.

I checked the dr. diff website and couldn't find this animal. Got a link or more info?

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Re: Differences between `72 and `73-76 disc brake set up?
« Reply #13 on: December 25, 2009 - 11:37:57 PM »
I ran into the same thing.  I called him up and he confirmed that he's still making them.  I believe it was ~ $55 shipped.  Spacer and rear seal.  I'm gonna use it on mine until I save up for Hotchkis UCAs and then I'll install my 79 B-body spindles.
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Re: Differences between `72 and `73-76 disc brake set up?
« Reply #14 on: December 26, 2009 - 01:46:30 AM »
Might be a bit off track here but does anyone have a comprehensive list of parts to change over to 73 A body disc on an E?  I bought some spindles a few years ago and the guy gave me a list with parts numbers of seals, hoses, caliper adapters, rotors(big and small) etc. That computer fried and I lost the information along with the guys contact info. I know I need the adapters off of a 76 and up Cordoba or other B body for the 11 3/4 rotors but thats about it. Thanks for any info.
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