Posted by Doug H. (209.209.106.245) on February 21, 2001 at 00:27:54:
In Reply to: versailles front brakes swap problems posted by markjones on February 20, 2001 at 23:43:30:
Yes, you can use Versailles front brakes without too many problems . I have done so on my 70 . The parts you mentioned getting are correct . But , also get the outer tie rods . The Versailes tie rods are larger at the steering knuckle than the Mavericks , however they are the same size (as the Maverick) at the sleeve(inner threaded end .) The Versailles uses bushings rather than shafts on the upper control arms . So, you will need to grind the excess threads off of the Versailles bushing reatainer shaft .Otherwise they are to wide for the shock towers. Other than that the upper control arms will bolt up . I would suggest using Maverick lower control arm bushings . (So there's no confusion with the strut rods or sway bar) And the lower ball joints are the same size . The Rubber brake lines from the new calipers will fit the original metal (on the car) brake line . As far as the master cylender is concerned . I havent changed mine , and I can stop on a dime and give you 6 cents change . Hope this helps Doug