TCE Brake Kit and Bill Harper Control Arm Install
WARNING
Installation of any component or kit should only be
performed by persons experienced in the installation and proper operating
of disk brake systems. It is also the responsibility of the person installing
any brake component or kit to determine the suitability of the components
or kit for that particular application.
The following are the parts I recieved from TCE and Bill Harper plus the new control arm shields from Dal Slaughbough..
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13" Rotor Front |
Back side of Rotor |
Modified Spindles |
6 Piston caliper |
New hubs,brackets and SS brake lines |
New bearings, pads and seals |
Powder Coated Upper Control Arm |
DelAlum bushings |
Lower A-Arms (5/8s Ball Joints) |
Reinforced Lower arm |
Upper Ball Joint |
Control Arm Shield |
Installation Proceedure
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Disconnect negative battery terminal Remove Intermediate Steering Shaft * From the Factory Servive Manual... NOTICE: Ensure that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead and the ignition switch is in "LOCK" position. Failure to do so may cause the steering wheel to rotate, causing damage to the SIR coil. |
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Pull the steering shaft shield to the rear and remove bolt from the forward coupling. Push the shaft rearward to disengage. Remove nut/bolt from upper shaft coupling. Remove shaft. * Only required if changing control arms |
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Jack up car, Chock wheels, place on jackstands Remove wheels Remove sway bar end link nut from bottom Control Arm |
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Disconnect tie rods from spindle Here I'm using a tie rod/Pitman arm puller. You can also use a pickle fork. |
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Fashion an S hook from a clothes hanger or heavy wire |
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Remove Calipers and support using S hook This keeps the weight off the flexible brake line. |
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Remove Shocks Note: Using the pictured shock tool available from parts store saves a lot of time. |
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Remove dust cover,cotter pin, wheel nut, and rotor Keep track of the washer and nut, you will need them later. |
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Remove dust shield Three 13mm bolts. These will not be used with the new brakes. |