73 CJ5 front disc brakes
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73 CJ5 front disc brakes
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Pic's would help.
My first guess would be that they just up-graded to cj disc brakes.
My first guess would be that they just up-graded to cj disc brakes.
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The caliper bracket is either a 2 bolt (78 +) or 6 bolt (76-78).
Pics would help for sure.
Pics would help for sure.
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The caliper bracket is either a 2 bolt (78 +) or 6 bolt (76-78).
Pics would help for sure.
Probably a stock parts type conversion. And measure the rotor thickness. Bracket type and rotor thickness should provide you all the info you need to pin down the CJ year you need to order pads against.