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Boosted Baron
10-23-2006, 03:10 AM
I'm planning on swapping rear discs for the drums on my 87 Lebaron coupe. I have a disc rear out of a Shelby Lancer. Would the whole rear bolt onto the Lebaron? Or would i just need to take the brakes and associated hardware off and put that on the rear axle assembly in the Lebaron? Thanks.
turbovanman
10-23-2006, 03:42 AM
Just unbolt the drums and spindle, bolt on the disc setup. You'll need to mess a bit with the lines and E-brake but it shouldn't take too long. I don't believe you can swap the rear axle.
Darkapollo
10-23-2006, 08:17 AM
Hey I just did this on my shadow, I couldnt get the lines out so I just cut them. How can I rejoin the two pieces? I have access to steel braded line but I dont know if it will be strong enough to withstand the pressures of the break system.
turbovanman
10-23-2006, 02:53 PM
Hey I just did this on my shadow, I couldnt get the lines out so I just cut them. How can I rejoin the two pieces? I have access to steel braded line but I dont know if it will be strong enough to withstand the pressures of the break system.

You have to reflare the old line, then get a new piece that is flared with the proper nuts, then buy a connector to join them together using the flare nuts. YOU MUST not use a compression fitting.
Darkapollo
10-23-2006, 03:11 PM
Thats what I was thinking but the line is SOOO small to be trying to get a flare on the end...
WickedShelby88
11-03-2006, 10:06 PM
Also if you have access or are familiar with a chamfering tool before you flare it helps if you put a 45 degree tapering from the end towards the line.