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Posted by Unclaimed_Stangz (Member # 11083) on :

So I did 5 lug to my 86 coupe. I got 95 spindles hubs rotors calipers and brackets and brake lines

In the rear I just swapped out the axels and drums
Also changed the rear wheel cylinders on both side

So my question is why are my brakes not working I bleed the lines and all. Do I need to change the master cylinder? Or what's the issue

[ 2013-06-02, 09:56 PM: Message edited by: Unclaimed_Stangz ]

Posted by FivePTSlow (Member # 7682) on :

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Originally posted by Unclaimed_Stangz:
So I did 5 lug to my 86 coupe. I got 95 spindles hubs rotors calipers and brackets and brake lines

In the rear I just swapped out the axels and drums
Also changed the rear wheel cylinders on both side

So my question is why are my brakes not working I bleed the lines and all. Do I need to change the master cylinder? Or what's the issue

Not sure how the 86 setup differs from the 87-93 setup if at all. I've done many 5 lug swaps to the 87-93 cars and all that is needed is what you have stated. SN95 Complete front spindle/hub/rotor/caliper etc, rear axles, rear drums. Bleed & go. I've never had a problem with a swap over so far.

I typically bleed the brakes from the furthest point to the closest point. You might just need more bleeding.

Posted by 5.0 LsX (Member # 10017) on :

converted to disk in the rear? prob need m/c

Posted by Unclaimed_Stangz (Member # 11083) on :

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Originally posted by 5.0 LsX:
converted to disk in the rear? prob need m/c

No I stayed drums and maybe my master cylinder is bad I spent at least 2 big bottles of brake fluid and the same deal

Posted by 5.0 LsX (Member # 10017) on :

double checked its not leaking from any fittings?

Posted by Unclaimed_Stangz (Member # 11083) on :

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Originally posted by 5.0 LsX:
double checked its not leaking from any fittings?

Okay I'll double check and will post what I find later

Posted by Unclaimed_Stangz (Member # 11083) on :

Okay so the peddle works now but I drove it around the block but the peddles really hard and it stod the car really slowly I need to break at far distance to stop where I need to stop

Posted by 5.0 LsX (Member # 10017) on :

vacuum hose hooked up?

Posted by Unclaimed_Stangz (Member # 11083) on :

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Originally posted by 5.0 LsX:
vacuum hose hooked up?

Let me check but I do believe so

Posted by 5.0 LsX (Member # 10017) on :

or you broke the diaphragm in the booster when you were bleeding it if you were pressing the pedal all the way

Posted by Unclaimed_Stangz (Member # 11083) on :

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Originally posted by 5.0 LsX:
or you broke the diaphragm in the booster when you were bleeding it if you were pressing the pedal all the way

Oh damn I was pressing it all the way to the floor

Posted by 5.0 LsX (Member # 10017) on :

can you hear it hiss when you press the pedal while its running?

Posted by Unclaimed_Stangz (Member # 11083) on :

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Originally posted by 5.0 LsX:
can you hear it hiss when you press the pedal while its running?

No not really you just feel the peddle pushing back a little towards you

Posted by Unclaimed_Stangz (Member # 11083) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 5.0 LsX:
vacuum hose hooked up?

So I guess this is my issue

Posted by 5.0 LsX (Member # 10017) on :

that would do it

Posted by Unclaimed_Stangz (Member # 11083) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 5.0 LsX:
that would do it

The brakes work!!! Lol thanks a lot 5.0 lsx your guiding really helped a lot [patriot]

Posted by 02stanGTvert (Member # 12921) on :

those mach 1 rims are dope as fuckkkk

Posted by Unclaimed_Stangz (Member # 11083) on :

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Originally posted by 02stanGTvert:
those mach 1 rims are dope as fuckkkk

Thanks bro I like them too. I might do what you said, to how what you ment about the spokes looking bigger. It was nice meeting you also [patriot]

Posted by Unclaimed_Stangz (Member # 11083) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 02stanGTvert:
those mach 1 rims are dope as fuckkkk

Thanks bro I like them too. I might do what you said, to how what you ment about the spokes looking bigger. It was nice meeting you also [patriot]

Posted by 5.0 LsX (Member # 10017) on :

no problem, but now you have to post a pic of the whip

Posted by Unclaimed_Stangz (Member # 11083) on :

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Originally posted by 5.0 LsX:
no problem, but now you have to post a pic of the whip

Here she is A little dirty though.

Posted by 3-0-Tunes (Member # 8105) on :

why would you do the 5 lug without disc???

Posted by Unclaimed_Stangz (Member # 11083) on :

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Originally posted by 3-0-Tunes:
why would you do the 5 lug without disc???

Cause I want things simple and plus I'm not the only dude not running disc

Posted by 5.0 LsX (Member # 10017) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Unclaimed_Stangz:

quote:
Originally posted by 3-0-Tunes:
why would you do the 5 lug without disc???
Cause I want things simple and plus I'm not the only dude not running disc

+2
nice car

Posted by 5.SL0W (Member # 9987) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Unclaimed_Stangz:

quote:
Originally posted by 5.0 LsX:
no problem, but now you have to post a pic of the whip
Here she is A little dirty though.

did u buy it in stockton ? looks like my homies old notch.. clean tho

Posted by dre5.0 (Member # 12026) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 5.0 LsX:

quote:
Originally posted by Unclaimed_Stangz:

quote:
Originally posted by 3-0-Tunes:
why would you do the 5 lug without disc???
Cause I want things simple and plus I'm not the only dude not running disc
+2
nice car

Posted by Unclaimed_Stangz (Member # 11083) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 5.SL0W:

quote:
Originally posted by Unclaimed_Stangz:

quote:
Originally posted by 5.0 LsX:
no problem, but now you have to post a pic of the whip
Here she is A little dirty though.

did u buy it in stockton ? looks like my homies old notch.. clean tho

No I bought it from my boy in menlo park
Then I did 5 lug

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