Windshield wipers and brakes.

Fred · #1 (**permalink**) 11-05-2003, 02:59 PM

I seem to have lost one of my windshield wipers. I built this car aboutt 8 years ago and cannot remember what application the original wipers were. Any help?

In addition, I have finally killed my motor and will be installing a new motor over the winter. While I have the engine compartment empty, I plan on addressing the brakes. They are awful. I have the mustang II setup with a booster, the front discs are the granada rotors. I have to stand on the brakes to stop quickly. Any recommendations about changing the booster, master cylinder to something more affective?

RallySnake · #2 (**permalink**) 11-05-2003, 03:42 PM

Fred,

You might want to look at the electric/hydraulic system from the Buick Grand National. I understand it's about $200 and works very well. That will be my next project.

Paul

ohekk · #3 (**permalink**) 11-05-2003, 08:44 PM

yes check out that GN Powermaster!

I put that setup on my Excalibur and it works GREAT!

Do a search... I recall a rebuilt unit was about $200 whereas NEW was closer five.

Do it...you will not regret it!

dscott · #4 (**permalink**) 11-06-2003, 03:37 PM

Fred, the wiper arm is a 41-01 Anco, the blade is a 25-11 Anco. Those #'s also cross to a NAPA #
Don

Jack21 · #5 (**permalink**) 11-06-2003, 06:32 PM

Are you using 15" wheels or 17" wheels.

If 15's, two upgrades will help.

Front. The MII power booster is fine so long as it's still servicable. The 11" Grenada rotors are OK, but the Stainless Steel Brakes Corp. (SSBC) Force 10 four piston calipers do a better job than the more typical early '80's Mid-GM single piston calipers. SSBC has a license from Kelsy-Hayes to manufacture new four piston calipers as were OEM on '66 & '67 Mustang GT's and Shelby GT350's. Order the front SSBC kit WITH brake lines, and street semi-metallic pads. (SSBC brake pads are file-fit to the calipers. They don't tell you that, but you'll need to massage the pads a scosch before they'l drop in) While you're at it, order a set of "87 - '89 T-Bird turbo coupe semi-metallic pads. The OEM's come with organic only pads and go in the trash. The Force Ten kit was about $695 less lines and rear pads.

Rear. After consulting with Ford SVO tech support, installed Ford SVO (Now Ford Racing) '79 - '86 Mustang rear disk brake conversion kit (M-2300-C). Kit included rotors, calipers, caliper adapters to '79 - up 8.8 diff, master cylinder (with line outputs to engine side), stock proportioning valve modification kit, adjustable proportioning valve for front - rear bias adjustment, and e-brake cables. This kit in '97 was $695.

This setup installed on car will stop on a dime, and give you a nickel change. Investment, about $1,500 - $1,600.

But if using 17" wheels there are better, albeit pricer options. Baer Racing makes several levels of brake upgrades. A 13", 2 piston caliper front for MII spindles, and a 12", 2 piston caliper rear for Ford 8.8" diffs. The whole enchilada will cost about $1,800 - $2,000. This setup should look more at home behind 17" wheels, stop on a dime, give you $.09 change, and do it all day long. The only difference being street pads, or race pads.

Curt C. · #6 (**permalink**) 11-07-2003, 10:19 AM

Don,

Are these the Napa #'s?

Arm - wp60750
Blade - BSA40711

dscott · #7 (**permalink**) 11-07-2003, 11:19 AM

The arm is Napa # 60-750
The blades are # 60-011-1

Those are the part#'s on the box.
Don

Fred · #8 (**permalink**) 11-07-2003, 01:05 PM

Don,
Thanks for the part numbers. I will stop on my way home and purchase them.

Thanks to all for the brake advise. I will go to the salvage yard and look at the electro hydraulic systems. I was thinking of either a vacuum pump or some other method to assist during braking.

Fred

TC Cobra · #9 (**permalink**) 05-01-2005, 08:46 AM

Hey Don!

The Anco 41-01 arm is a dull silver color. Do you know of one that has a brighter/chrome finish?

Thanks,
Dwain

dscott · #10 (**permalink**) 05-02-2005, 08:57 AM

You can buy the shiny ones at Finishline.
Don