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Calipers for 88 T-bird

Thinking of getting the Lincoln MK VII calipers with the 73MM steel pistons.  I have the spindels from a 90 GT and turbo coupe wheels. I am getting set to do the 11" rotor upgrade.  I was wondering if I could use the MK VII calipers now on the stock 10" setup.  Then when I am ready to upgrade I can change out the spindle and rotor.  Is the mounting the same and just further away from center or is it different enough that I will have to do it all at once.  Since changing a caliper is easy I thought I could change one piece at a time, that way I could make sure everthing works before going on.

Re: Calipers for 88 T-bird

Reply #1
Quote from: MeanGene
  I was wondering if I could use the MK VII calipers now on the stock 10" setup. 


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Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo

 

Re: Calipers for 88 T-bird

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It seems that there are differences.  If I get rebuilt MK VII calipers to use with the GT spindels, what else am I going to need.  I know new brake hose and pads, but will I also need shims and caliper bolts?