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9-Inch Nailed: Adding a New Differential and Brakes



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2 Since the axle is complete, nothing more needs to be done toit--outside of adding the brakes. Merv Rego of Classic Creations ofCentral Florida (CCCF) has added the backing plate here. it is brokeninto two pieces, so installation is a snap.		http://images.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/127_0402_axle_3_s.jpg
3 The dust shield is next. This shield keeps water and dirt fromaccessing the rotor.		http://images.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/127_0402_axle_4_s.jpg
4 Next, Merv puts the rotor on the axle flange, followed by thepreassembled brake caliper. Neither side is tightened down yet to allowfor any minor adjustments.
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5 The caliper is secured to the supplied brackets via lockingnuts--pretty simple and straightforward.		http://images.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/127_0402_axle_6_s.jpg
6 With the rear of the car up on jackstands, it is ready to receive theaxle. After both calipers are checked for tightness, Merv uses a floorjack and some help from Matt Simmons to get the axle into position. Notethe Eaton Detroit springs that were installed into the front spring eyesprior to our arrival.		http://images.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/127_0402_axle_7_s.jpg
7 At this point, three people are really needed to get the axle and theEaton Detroit springs put together. Merv keeps an eye on the placement,while Danny Gaydos and Matt pull the springs up to their perches.
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