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by Cutter 54 , Yesterday at 09:28 AM (10 Views)
I am reviewing my options for steering in my Mk 4. I have the FFR manual rack (sent by error instead of a power rack) to use with my hydro boost, and I am revisiting my initial plan of using electric PS (with a manual rack). Specifically I am looking at electro-hydraulic PS, which some of you are using. I finally got the phone number for Fast Freddie, whom I will call next week to learn about his steering kit, but in the meantime I came across ...

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I have a Mk 4 with Mustang PBR brakes. I have mixed up some hardware and am unsure about the 4 bolts needed to attach the FRONT CALIPERS TO THE SPINDLES.
I suspect they are the black M 12 X 1.75 bolts with hexagonal heads and dried red thread locker on the threads. They are 1.5 inches long.
Also, PLEASE CONFIRM CORRECT TORQUE. The manual mentions 95 lb ft., but I searched the bolt torque table in the back of the manual and M 12 x 1.75 are listed at 61 lb ft. Please confirm both specifications. ...

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I am reviewing my options for steering in my Mk 4. I have the FFR manual rack (sent by error instead of a power rack) to use with my hydro boost, and I am revisiting my initial plan of using electric PS (with a manual rack). Specifically I am looking at [B]electro-hydraulic PS[/B], which some of you are using. I finally got the phone number for Fast Freddie, whom I will call next week to learn about his steering kit, but in the meantime I came across a very informative YouTube video by that young ...

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