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Rear Disc Brake Kit - Four-Way Stop

Rear Disc Brakes Add Performance And Style

By Seth Millhollin, Photography by Seth Milhollin
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    Make sure that the axle has been pushed in all the way, and put the C-clip back in its place.
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    Make sure that the axle has been pushed in all the way, and put the C-clip back in its pla
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    To install the pin you must first pull the axles back out until they dead stop. If not done, you can't push the pin all the way through.
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    To install the pin you must first pull the axles back out until they dead stop. If not don
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    With pin pushed in, install and tighten the retaining bolt. Now that you are finished on the inside, you can put the cover back on.
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    With pin pushed in, install and tighten the retaining bolt. Now that you are finished on t
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    We are going to use an aluminum, studded differential cover from TA Products. This stud will push down on the axle bearing caps for added rigidity.
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    We are going to use an aluminum, studded differential cover from TA Products. This stud wi
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    This aluminum cover also adds some eye appeal. It affixes to the rear end via Allen-headed bolts with AN-flat washers.
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    This aluminum cover also adds some eye appeal. It affixes to the rear end via Allen-headed
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    With the cover bolted in place, screw the stud down until you feel it has pressure against the bearing cap and tighten up the jamb nut.
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    With the cover bolted in place, screw the stud down until you feel it has pressure against
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    You can now install the rotors. Once the correct bolt pattern was found, they slipped right into place.
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    You can now install the rotors. Once the correct bolt pattern was found, they slipped righ
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    The caliper will only fit over the rotor one way. Slide it over the rotor and line up the holes.
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    The caliper will only fit over the rotor one way. Slide it over the rotor and line up the
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    Make sure that the calipers are firmly bolted in place.
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    The brake pads will slide in from the top to align with holes at the top of the caliper.
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    Slide the cotter pin through the caliper and the brake pads. Fold the ends out alongside the caliper. The Dynalite caliper offers easy access for brake pad swaps.
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    Slide the cotter pin through the caliper and the brake pads. Fold the ends out alongside t
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    Remove the sticker from the back of the caliper. This is where the brake line fitting screws into the caliper. You are still able to use hard-line if you want; we chose to use stainless, braided flex lines.
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    Remove the sticker from the back of the caliper. This is where the brake line fitting scre
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    When installing aluminum fittings into aluminum calipers, make sure you use Teflon tape. That way, you will be able to remove them if necessary. Make sure not to over-tighten these fittings, but also be sure that they seal.
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    When installing aluminum fittings into aluminum calipers, make sure you use Teflon tape. T
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    Attach the new stainless steel brake lines.
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    Here is the completed differential. Not only will these brakes drastically improve the car's braking prowess, they really look good hanging off the sides of this 12-bolt. The TA cover definitely helped in the improvement of cool, too.
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    Here is the completed differential. Not only will these brakes drastically improve the car
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By Seth Millhollin
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