Weekly Fun Question - Test Your 71-73 Mustang Knowledge

[cobra3073]

Lets talk "brakes" this week.

As some of you may be aware, the '71 - '73 mustangs used the same front hub and disc (rotor) with their disc brakes systems. The question for this week deals with what other models/years utilize the same hub and disc. Specifically, the question for this week is:

Identify three (3) different models and/or years Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles that utilized the same hub and disc in their disc braking systems as the 1971 - 1973 mustang.

Who will be the first to respond with the correct responses?

BT

 

[72HCODE]

well one would be the cougar and another Torinos of the same years.

Mavericks and comet would be the other 2 i can think of.

 

[cobra3073]

The "Cougar" response is correct as all '71 - '73 cougars used the same hub and disc as the '71 - '73 mustangs.

The other responses are incorrect, as stated.

Any other responses?

BT

 

[69 Rustang]

The '70 Mustang used the same hub and rotor. Not sure if you are counting Mustangs or if you want "other models" like the previously mentioned Cougar.

 

[cobra3073]

You are correct, Dave.

The '70 Mustang did in fact use the same hub and rotor as the '71 - '73 mustangs.

I am still looking for a couple more applications.

BT

 

[arkansasdave]

You are correct, Dave.

The '70 Mustang did in fact use the same hub and rotor as the '71 - '73 mustangs.

I am still looking for a couple more applications.

BT

was it Thunderbird and LTD?

AD:huh:

 

[cobra3073]

No, AD.

Thunderbird and LTD are not the responses I am looking for to this question.

BT

 

[72fastback]

mavrick ? wild guess

 

[69 Rustang]

Here's another one that shared them: the Ranchero!

I believe the '69 Boss Mustangs also had the upgraded spindle and may have shared the same rotor and hub--but not 100% sure about them being the same.

 

[f117rt]

How about the '70 Ford Falcon (USA) and '71-73 Australian Ford Falcon?????

 

[71429Mach1]

how about the Pinto

 

[cobra3073]

Well, there were certainly some really good responses to this question and quite frankly 72HCODE and Dave were on target - - GREAT job guys!

To close down the question, I submit the following.

The '70 - '73 Cougars; the '70 Fairlane; and the '71 Torina share the exact same hub and disc as the '71 - '73 Mustangs in their disc brake systems. All other responses to the question use different applications, per the source.

Source: 44th Auto-Truck Interchange Edition, The Hollander

More next week!

BT

 

[73vertproject]

Thanks for putting together these "fun questions", BT. I especially appreciate the usefulness of knowing which parts can be interchanged, since parts for "our cars" are becoming harder and harder to find. Now I know that if I lose a rotor for my front disc brakes, I can find a replacement without necessarily having to track down a Mustang part.

Please keep them coming!

Doc