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Master cyl. for 4wh. disc conversion
Well, apparently in mid 90 or 91 ford switched to a 1 inch bore m/c with metric bubble ports as oppsed to a 15/16" with inverted flare fittings.The 4w disc explorers had the metric threads with a 1and1/16" bore so I'm still stuck but the m/c I have is the best choice if I can make the lines...- supermonkey
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- Forum: Ford Ranger - Mazda B-Series Forum
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Master cyl. for 4wh. disc conversion
Thanks.I spentmost of today looking for adapters for the 95 m/c ports to 89 hardlines with little success.Ive gotten conflicting advice on whether I absolutely have to switch m/c's.There is a considerable difference in bore size.The good thing about being a mechanic is knowing parts people...- supermonkey
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- Forum: Ford Ranger - Mazda B-Series Forum
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clicking sound
Make sure the bolts to the tie rod sleeves dont hit the sway bar or mount when turning and check that the sleeves actually are good and tight,The pass side radius arm bushing fails due to its proximity to the converter nd could pop and clunk if worn enough.THe best way to replace it is to chisel...- supermonkey
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- Forum: Under the Hood
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Question about brakes
Its possiblr to put the clip on wrong,with it facing the rotor and rubbing onit.You can buy a kit wih the clip and 2 new caliper pins.If your setup nhas 2 rubber filled pins retaining the caliper to the knuckle,replace them too- supermonkey
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- Forum: Under the Hood
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spongy brakes help
Bleed the master cyl by cracking the line fittngs while a buddy pushes the pedal, then adjust and bled the rear,then the front.If you have RABS ,the mdule rarely goes bad and probably isnt the prob.If you replaced the calipers,make sure the bleeders are toward the top.Its also possible that the...- supermonkey
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spongy brakes help
Bleed the master cyl by cracking the line fittngs while a buddy pushes the pedal, then adjust and bled the rear,then the front.If you have RABS ,the mdule rarely goes bad and probably isnt the prob.If you replaced the calipers,make sure the bleeders are toward the top- supermonkey
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Master cyl. for 4wh. disc conversion
Hi dudes.I'm doing an explorer disc rear to 89 ranger swap.Can anyone tell me what the correct m/c would be?Brett did a conversion and from what I gathered in the article,used the old m/c but others used a 4wh disc specific unit and were less than specific about which one.I tried one for a 95...- supermonkey
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- Forum: Ford Ranger - Mazda B-Series Forum