73 Torino Front Brake System

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   1973 Gran Torino Sport Fstbk, 400 block. Power brakes.  

Ok, so I have all new calipers, hoses, pads and rotors...but I have no idea what the brake kit looks like??  I need to know what parts hold the brake pads into the calipers.  I know the key and sliding braces to hold the caliper onto the rotor frame, but don't know all the little parts that keep the pads nice and tight.  
It appears to fit OK, but my mechanic keeps on saying I need the kit...but won't give me the part numbers or a good explanation of what else it needs.  Also, I having a heck of a time finding the correct hoses (return and pressure) for the power steering system.
Any thoughts?
CK

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73 Rino Sport Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 26-February-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote 73 Rino Sport Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 73 Torino Front Brake System Posted: 26-February-2004 at 5:21AM
	1973 Gran Torino Sport Fstbk, 400 block. Power brakes. Ok, so I have all new calipers, hoses, pads and rotors...but I have no idea what the brake kit looks like?? I need to know what parts hold the brake pads into the calipers. I know the key and sliding braces to hold the caliper onto the rotor frame, but don't know all the little parts that keep the pads nice and tight. It appears to fit OK, but my mechanic keeps on saying I need the kit...but won't give me the part numbers or a good explanation of what else it needs. Also, I having a heck of a time finding the correct hoses (return and pressure) for the power steering system. Any thoughts? CK

The Torino Kid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23-November-2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 250	Post Options Post Reply Quote The Torino Kid Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27-February-2004 at 10:06AM
	part number Raybestos# h5431-2 for the anti rattle clips that go on top of the pad too put tension on the pad and part number# h5510(2)i think they're inexspensive. i will double check on the last 2 parts numbers i was looking in my raybestos book but it has no pics! the clips you're looking for snap onto the outside of the pad that centers itself in side the caliper piston! i will have the correct part number saturday when i go too work.hope this helps and tell your mechanic stop being a little bitch!
	1973 Gran Torino Sport CJ 351 'Q' code 63R body

73 Rino Sport Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 26-February-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote 73 Rino Sport Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03-March-2004 at 6:09AM
	Thanks much, I'll check into those. And yes my mechanic is a big bitch (but the best I've ever had...that sux worse)!! Let me know if you find different on the part number. Thanks, CK