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72 ford pinto front disc brake job
« on: May 18, 2018, 10:45:42 PM »
Anybody got a link on how to do front disc pads for a 72 ford pinto brake job, I've done a few disc brake jobs in my day. I have a few pinto books, but they don't explain it to well. Pull the cotter pins, then what. :P
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Re: 72 ford pinto front disc brake job
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2018, 10:57:53 AM »
Flat screwdriver the shim out where u removed cotter pin.  Calipr is now loose and can be pryed up

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Re: 72 ford pinto front disc brake job
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2018, 10:02:08 PM »
Thanks, got r done, I noticed my right side springs in the brake set were put in backwards from the last person to do it.
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