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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1968 Mustang => Topic started by: preaction on February 16, 2019, 11:14:44 AM

Title: 68 Dearborn disc brake spindles
Post by: preaction on February 16, 2019, 11:14:44 AM

I found a few past threads about spindle paint marks but nothing specific to Dearborn disk brakes or a late built car, I found this after a soak in evaporust up close the paint is pink would this be typical ? Also were these retainers  painted  SG black too ?

Title: Re: 68 Dearborn spindles
Post by: Bob Gaines on February 16, 2019, 04:51:15 PM

Quote from: preaction on February 16, 2019, 11:14:44 AM

I found a few past threads about spindle paint marks but nothing specific to Dearborn disk brakes or a late built car, I found this after a soak in evaporust up close the paint is pink would this be typical ? Also were these retainers  painted  SG black too ?

The retainers were bare steel. Many restore them plated zinc silver for better corrosion protection.

Title: Re: 68 Dearborn disc brake spindles
Post by: preaction on February 16, 2019, 07:18:58 PM

Thanks Bob, it had a look of corrosion/condition that led me to think it wasn't painted.

Title: Re: 68 Dearborn disc brake spindles
Post by: J_Speegle on February 16, 2019, 08:48:58 PM

Quote from: preaction on February 16, 2019, 07:18:58 PM

..... it had a look of corrosion/condition that led me to think it wasn't painted.

+1

It's going to be hard to scrutinize it once installed though we all here understand that you want to have details correct even though they may go unseen by others - you'll know ;)