Will '75 Mav disc brakes fit a '71 Comet?

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  1. cometer

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    Hi all. Will '75 Maverick disc brake assemblies fit a '71 Comet? If so what all must be done to install? Thanks!!
     
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    I am pretty sure if the Comet is a 6 cylinder car, it will need the tie rod ends from the disc brake donor car.

    I am not totally clear on the rest yet, partly because I haven't done it, and partly because my car is a 75 and therefore needs less changed than an earlier car.

    Good luck
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    I have 75 discs in my 71 Grabber ...
     
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    I have '75 Comet discs on my '69.5 Mav. They fit well!
     
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    i have drums all around on my 73 comet and want to change the front to disc. what is the best donor car for the swap and is it farely simple?
     
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