Got started Saturday afternoon on the rear of the car. Cleaned out the trunk to get at the top shock mounts and then removed the original GT rear shocks, removed the convertible braces , unhooked the sway bar links and lowered the diff to access the top link. the plan was to change the chassis side bracket to a much stronger welded design. After removing the rear seat and dropping the fuel tank to get the original bracket out I found the stronger design bracket in my possession was manufactured crooked and won't fit. The good thing is the original design shows no signs of stress so back in it went. Rear shocks were replaced with low KM GT500 take off's, making the rear suspension - shocks , sway bar and links all from a GT500 and a Saleen Watts Link.
After all suspension hardware was retightened I moved to the rear brakes.
The pads were not that old but had been heat tested on the MAA50TH stop on route 129. total wear was only about 3mm with a small bit of taper but when the rear of the rotors were inspected replacement was required
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Looking closer I see the rear rotors on my GT must have been changed early in life, before I owned it as they were not originals. Maybe this explains the pitting seen in 4 spots around the rotor , looks like it could be rust from storage? interaction between pad and rotor? or heat damage? I don't remember this damage being present 3 years ago when I had previously replaced the pads. Oh well
Another trip to the spare parts bin was in order where a great set of used low KM Ford rotors were found.
A quick clean up with some sandpaper which was required anyway by the pad manufacturer and we are back in business
I will have to wait until spring to follow the burnishing instructions as the driveway is not long enough for the required speeds on the box
Thanks to Brian for the help throughout this portion of the garage project. With Brian's thoughtful deliveries the coffee level remained constant during the various component installs.
Maybe next weekend the front end parts will begin to swap out.