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Offline 1977TASE

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Changing out a rear end from a 81 to a 77
« on: September 02, 2007, 10:47:17 PM »
Had to buy a donor car for my 77 SE. It came with the WS6 with 4 wheel disk brakes. I am going to use the rear differential on the 1977. I have purchased a new master cylinder and booster, proportion valve and new brake lines. I am having the gears replaced with 3:23's and of coarse, new rotors, calipers and pads else for it. Question, Any thing else I need to worry about or change out while its going in and the car is getting put back together?
1977 TA SE W72 Hurst T-tops
1980 TA
1969 Cutlass S Convertible
1991 911 Carrera Cabriolet
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Offline milly

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Re: Changing out a rear end from a 81 to a 77
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2007, 11:45:50 PM »
As long as you bought WS6(rear disc) specific brake booster, master cylinder, and proportioning valve you should have all your bases covered.
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Offline 1977TASE

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Re: Changing out a rear end from a 81 to a 77
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2007, 11:07:35 PM »
Thanks, any words on Ceramic pads?
1977 TA SE W72 Hurst T-tops
1980 TA
1969 Cutlass S Convertible
1991 911 Carrera Cabriolet
Regular everyday boring cars for weekdays

Offline Rick

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Re: Changing out a rear end from a 81 to a 77
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2007, 07:57:23 PM »
OK -- long day here -- but I'm a little foggy -- you are sticking rear discs on a car that didn't have them before?  If so, don't forget that the brake pedal is different between disc and non-disc cars.  The brake actuator rod hole is in a slightly different spot. :-\

Offline 1977TASE

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Re: Changing out a rear end from a 81 to a 77
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2007, 09:17:53 PM »
Yeah, I thought it would make for a more modern braking car. I am keeping the original in storage if I ever need to change it back. Is there any downside to making this change?
1977 TA SE W72 Hurst T-tops
1980 TA
1969 Cutlass S Convertible
1991 911 Carrera Cabriolet
Regular everyday boring cars for weekdays