Another boring question for all of you..

bobtodd · 05-20-2002, 08:23 PM

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I am needing to change a caliper. I have never done it before. I've got the 91lx listed below, but it has had the five lug conversion from a 95 cobra(which I didnt do). I've taken the tire off and looked around down there. I unbolted the two bolts that hold the caliper on and then there is only the rubber brake hose holding the caliper to the car. My question is...can I undo that hose, get a new caliper and jut hook the hose back up to the new caliper and bleed the line?? Is the little knobby where the brake line goes into the caliper used for bleeding?? Any info on this process would be greatly appreciated...thank you

Mustang_289 · 05-20-2002, 08:58 PM

Yes you can take the rubber brake line off and put a new caliper on. Why do you need to replace the caliper? If you're going to disconnect the rubber front brakeline you may want to get braided steel brake-lines - they won't expand under pressure like the rubber ones and will perform better. If you're not going to change your brake lines - make sure you don't lose the copper washers when you take the lines off caliper.

That is correct it is the bleeder volve next to the brake hose.

Mach 1 · 05-20-2002, 09:55 PM

Its recommended to change both front calipers at the same time. Dont want one side being stronger than the other.

Ponycar_302 · 05-20-2002, 10:31 PM

Use a pair of needle nose Vise Grips to pinch the rubber line. When the new caliper are on it'll take less time, effort, and brake fluid to bleed them.

05-20-2002, 08:23 PM	#1
bobtodd Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: WI, U.S Posts: 255	Another boring question for all of you.. I ask fun questions... I am needing to change a caliper. I have never done it before. I've got the 91lx listed below, but it has had the five lug conversion from a 95 cobra(which I didnt do). I've taken the tire off and looked around down there. I unbolted the two bolts that hold the caliper on and then there is only the rubber brake hose holding the caliper to the car. My question is...can I undo that hose, get a new caliper and jut hook the hose back up to the new caliper and bleed the line?? Is the little knobby where the brake line goes into the caliper used for bleeding?? Any info on this process would be greatly appreciated...thank you __________________ 91 LX - 10.5:1 pistons, ported 289 heads, Ultradyne 588 cam, Cobra upper/lower, MSD, JBA long tube headers, Flowmaster, Richmond 4:10, roll cage, monster tach...FUN!! 95 SHO - K&N filter

05-20-2002, 09:55 PM	#3
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	Its recommended to change both front calipers at the same time. Dont want one side being stronger than the other. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

05-20-2002, 10:31 PM	#4
Ponycar_302 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 120	Use a pair of needle nose Vise Grips to pinch the rubber line. When the new caliper are on it'll take less time, effort, and brake fluid to bleed them. __________________ I'm sofa king we tall did.

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05-20-2002, 08:58 PM	#2
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	Yes you can take the rubber brake line off and put a new caliper on. Why do you need to replace the caliper? If you're going to disconnect the rubber front brakeline you may want to get braided steel brake-lines - they won't expand under pressure like the rubber ones and will perform better. If you're not going to change your brake lines - make sure you don't lose the copper washers when you take the lines off caliper. That is correct it is the bleeder volve next to the brake hose.