Author Topic: using older(thicker brake rotors) brake components on newer model  (Read 1949 times)

Offline moregrip

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I have a full brake system(minus rear drum rebuild kits) for a 73-79-ish shortbed truck to include brake master cylinder/booster, stainless brake lines, prop valve, rotors, Wilwood D52 calipers, pads, braided brake lines along with the drop spindles/bearings/balls joints/tie rods etc. etc. = old project

fast forward to present day, I would like to use these parts on my 83, I'm thinking there should be no problems.....am I right?

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Re: using older(thicker brake rotors) brake components on newer model
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2017, 12:58:38 PM »
the only thing you might have an issue with is the master cylinder and booster mating up. besides that the spindles are interchangeable 73-87 (½ and ¾ tons) along with tie rods. the only thing i see with a different part number is the idler arm
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Re: using older(thicker brake rotors) brake components on newer model
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2017, 01:40:54 PM »
That's good news! Thanks for the additional info; I have a brakebooster master cylinder combo ready to go