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Technical => Suspension/Steering => Topic started by: *MAYHEM* on March 13, 2007, 08:56:38 AM

Title: Mk VII Calipers....
Post by: *MAYHEM* on March 13, 2007, 08:56:38 AM
Will the Mk VII calipers fit the '88 TC spindles? If not what mods do I need to do to make tham fit?
Title: Mk VII Calipers....
Post by: Chuck W on March 13, 2007, 09:00:17 AM
Yes they will bolt on.  You are planning to change your M/C as well, right?  The stocker will not have enough capacity to handle the larger bore calipers.
Title: Mk VII Calipers....
Post by: *MAYHEM* on March 13, 2007, 09:04:30 AM
Quote from: Chuck W;134209
Yes they will bolt on. You are planning to change your M/C as well, right? The stocker will not have enough capacity to handle the larger bore calipers.

That's the plan. Either a Mk VII M/C or a Cobra.
Title: Mk VII Calipers....
Post by: slamedcat on March 13, 2007, 09:41:51 AM
The Mark VII doesn't have the same style master cylinder as our cars. THey have a Hydro Boost setup that runs off the P/S pump.
Title: Mk VII Calipers....
Post by: *MAYHEM* on March 13, 2007, 10:03:59 AM
I guess Cobra it is then. :)
 
That fits better with the overall scheme of my plan anyway.
Title: Mk VII Calipers....
Post by: slamedcat on March 13, 2007, 10:08:32 AM
The only reason I know they are different is becasue I did the same thing. I went to change my master cylinder and started to take the one off my parts Lincoln and notice it was completly different. :hick:
Title: Mk VII Calipers....
Post by: 84 Fila on March 13, 2007, 11:42:30 AM
I can try to get you the T/c master clyinder too if you want bud. I'll go ask today about it
Title: Mk VII Calipers....
Post by: Tbird232ci on March 13, 2007, 04:03:02 PM
Quote from: slamedcat;134215
The Mark VII doesn't have the same style master cylinder as our cars. THey have a Hydro Boost setup that runs off the P/S pump.

Actually, it run uses a hydraulic pump, has no ties to the power steering pump, or any other system in the car.

Quote from: 84 Fila
I can try to get you the T/c master clyinder too if you want bud. I'll go ask today about it

Dont bother, its the same as the Mark VII
Title: Mk VII Calipers....
Post by: *MAYHEM* on March 13, 2007, 08:59:42 PM
Quote from: Tbird232ci;134302
Actually, it run uses a hydraulic pump, has no ties to the power steering pump, or any other system in the car.
 
 
Dont bother, its the same as the Mark VII

Indeed. I don't need to add another pump to the engine.
Title: Mk VII Calipers....
Post by: Thunder Chicken on March 13, 2007, 09:14:30 PM
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Indeed. I don't need to add another pump to the engine.

S'ok, 'cuz the TC and Mark have an electric pump built onto the M/C as part of the ABS system :hick:
Title: Mk VII Calipers....
Post by: *MAYHEM* on March 13, 2007, 10:02:04 PM
Quote from: Thunder Chicken;134346
S'ok, 'cuz the TC and Mark have an electric pump built onto the M/C as part of the ABS system :hick:

So...  I'd just have another drain on my alternator. Eh, that's ok.
 
Next they'll tell me it runs on AA batteries. :hick:
Title: Mk VII Calipers....
Post by: Tbird232ci on March 14, 2007, 03:21:51 PM
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Next they'll tell me it runs on AA batteries. :hick:

Actually, two 9 volts.

Batteries not included. Some assembly required.
Title: Mk VII Calipers....
Post by: *MAYHEM* on March 14, 2007, 09:05:58 PM
Just my luck they'd go dead at the end of the quarter mile.
Title: Mk VII Calipers....
Post by: Thunder Chicken on March 14, 2007, 11:12:29 PM
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Just my luck they'd go dead at the end of the quarter mile.

Not if you replace 'em every time the time changes :hick:
Title: Mk VII Calipers....
Post by: *MAYHEM* on March 15, 2007, 07:20:40 AM
Quote from: Thunder Chicken;134603
Not if you replace 'em every time the time changes :hick:

So if I move to Indiana, they'll last longer?