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15 Steps to Front Disc Brakes
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"I noticed the front left axle shaft was loose - it moved up and down the axle arm - while the right side didn't move at all. "
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NOTE:
All torque specs are either from the 1973 Ford Truck shop manual or from a ’73-’79 Haynes Ford Pickup & Bronco manual, unless otherwise noted. You may want to double check the torque specs for your year.

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14. Now the calipers. I’ve done disc brakes before but I must admit the Ford floating caliper seems weird. Install the anti-rattle clip in the bottom of the inner shoe and set the shoe in the caliper holder. Install the outer shoe in the caliper and place the caliper on the caliper holder. See the picture below.

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