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[406Rich]

Randy did those brake kits come with a spacer for the axle to take up the end play...? I`ve been looking at the crown vicky discs for mine, it will fit either the ford eight which is under mine now or 9 inch which I`m putting together now...both require the spacer ring.

[randyr]

Randy did those brake kits come with a spacer for the axle to take up the end play...? I`ve been looking at the crown vicky discs for mine, it will fit either the ford eight which is under mine now or 9 inch which I`m putting together now...both require the spacer ring.

Rich, I assume you're talking about a spacer to make up the gap from the old backing plate, right? If so, yes, there is a spacer in the kit for that. I chose this kit because it allows me to keep my existing wheel bearings which are still in good shape. It also makes provision to mount a Mustang splash/dust shield if I want. The downside is that it is best to use the anti-moan brackets for extra caliper stability and to eliminate any low speed/reverse moan.

If you need to replace your wheel bearings, Mustang Steve at mustangsteve.com also make a kit which he says doesn't need the anti moan brackets. You do have to replace the wheel bearings to install part of his mounting bracket though. His kit doesn't make a provision for a splash/dust shield, which he said he didn't think you really need.

There are installation examples on both sites:
ultrastang.com (where I got my kit for SN95 Cobra rear discs)

mustangsteve.com

[406Rich]

Thanks for the info, I have been to his site before, evidently missed parts of the info I was looking for.. back to the hood, I still need to raise my front fenders again about an inch to close up the gap at the rear of the grille.

[406Rich]

You know Randy you ought to have the Mods move this to a build thread area sinse this is what this has become from a hedder issue...!

[randyr]

You know Randy you ought to have the Mods move this to a build thread area sinse this is what this has become from a hedder issue...!

You're right! I never thought about that....lol

[randyr]

Thanks for the info, I have been to his site before, evidently missed parts of the info I was looking for.. back to the hood, I still need to raise my front fenders again about an inch to close up the gap at the rear of the grille.

That looks similar to the issues I have. When I have the side panels installed, they fit flush with the grille but there's still a gap in the hood. On mine it almost seems like the center of the grille is too high, which raises the peak of the hood too high to close the gap at the side panels. I'm going to put new rubber body mounts on the frame before I do any additional hood/fender fitment.

[35fordcoupe]

I am pretty sure the hard lines have a double flare. I am just using pre flared auto part store lines. I am not sure how to explain it but the hose basically has the opposite flare. The hoses I bought from Speedway seem to work fine for the front, but everything they have is for "front" brakes. Those hoses for front brakes do not seem to be different from what I would need on the back. Is there a difference?

[randyr]

I am pretty sure the hard lines have a double flare. I am just using pre flared auto part store lines. I am not sure how to explain it but the hose basically has the opposite flare. The hoses I bought from Speedway seem to work fine for the front, but everything they have is for "front" brakes. Those hoses for front brakes do not seem to be different from what I would need on the back. Is there a difference?

Hmmmm, not sure I understand....got any pics? That might help. Then we can get some other opinions, too....

[406Rich]

A double flare will not have a raw edge at the end, you`ll see that it is rounded back into itself to the inside.