Ford 9inch install help

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79longroof

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did you put it together on the bench and check the rotating torque on the pinion before you installed it into the car?
I did not. The preload and everything was done by QP, I saw no reason to do it myself. The pattern on the teeth was where it needed to be.
 

79longroof

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Assuming you ran it with the stock proportioning valve, was there a noticeable difference with valve designed for rear discs? Where did you get it?
I never ran it with the stock one. Changed it before I ever drive the car for the first time.
 

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I did not. The preload and everything was done by QP, I saw no reason to do it myself. The pattern on the teeth was where it needed to be.

anyone can miss something so I think it's a good reason to check thing at each step so I can stop if I encounter a problem before it goes in the car...I hope it is just the brakes dragging. This may be a dumb question but you don't meantion putting rear end lube in it...
 
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79longroof

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anyone can miss something so I think it's a good reason to check thing at each step so I can stop if I encounter a problem before it goes in the car...I hope it is just the brakes dragging. This may be a dumb question but you don't meantion putting rear end lube in it...
I solved this issue months ago lol
It was my brake calipers dragging on the inside of my wheels. I purchased wheel spacers and took care of it. Then ended up getting different wheels where it wasn't an issue at all.
Yes I put lube in it. Its had several fluid changes since I posted this, as well as a couple thousand miles and a dozen passes at the track.
Zero issues whatsoever aside from my own ignorance.
 
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michmalibuman

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Hay longroof, I just put a Q/P in my malibu everything look pretty much the same except the brake calipers . looking at it you're calipers set in front of the axle and mine are behind the axle are you're bleeders on top?:cool:
 

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Sorry it took me awhile to reply.
A few things I found a video on YouTube of a guy assembling one and used that for help.
Other things I just winged it lol. It's pretty straightforward.
And I ordered the kit with the Disks included. And later installed a proportioning valve designed for these cars to use with rear disks.

All good! I appreciate the response. I Ordered the rear with the 12" wilwood disc brake kit and the parking brake inside. I think the next problem I have to face is what size rim can fit over that brake set up! Thanks for the input!
 
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Well 64nailhead, looks like I'll be the one buying the cold one.
I finally got a chance to pull it apart today. Pulled the wheels off and low and behold, the disk brake caliper was rubbing on the inside of the wheel.
I obviously didn't check it as thoroughly as I should have. It was just almost impossible to spot on the ground.
Sorry I even posted this post. I should have done a little more investigation. I guess my mind just jumps to complicated conclusions when something unexpected happens.
I appreciate all the help guys. Thanks for putting up with a new member/ self proclaimed idiot lol.

You're like me...because whenever something happens to my car, I rush straight to GBF. I start thinking my engine is about to blow up when it's just a damn exhaust leak from a failed gasket. I'm grateful to have this forum.
 
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79longroof

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Hay longroof, I just put a Q/P in my malibu everything look pretty much the same except the brake calipers . looking at it you're calipers set in front of the axle and mine are behind the axle are you're bleeders on top?:cool:
Mine were actually originally mounted in the back (bleeder on bottom) and I couldn't get them to bleed right. Switched to the front with the bleeder on top and finally got it bleed
 

79longroof

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You're like me...because whenever something happens to my car, I rush straight to GBF. I start thinking my engine is about to blow up when it's just a damn exhaust leak from a failed gasket. I'm grateful to have this forum.
Yeah sometimes panic sets in and logic goes out the window lol. I'm trying to get better about that
 
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