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[Sandyman]

I should have had the manual closer, the rotors go on the back side of the hub. (stupid of me to think North American). Thanks to Peter in England for setting me on the right track.

[Sandyman]

Like many others say

[BDA]

Great progress! 

[Bodzer]

Looking great Sandy. Glad I could help!

[Sandyman]

Made progress in a forward direction today. Front suspension, brakes and steering on and toe in roughly set. Spyder Chassis has gone above and beyond in getting me the correct rear brake caliper and providing help with assembly questions. Which is better, having the same number of threads in each steering ball joint or following the manual and shifting the rack to the right (as seen from the front)? I have to research how to retract the piston in the rear caliper so the pads will fit over the disc. All the local garages are closed so I can not put my rubber on.

[dakazman]

   WOW, I fell backwards off my chair. That is one great looking assembly. I just use my hearing as I push it in and out of garage, equal threads a must. Except for final adjustment by a shop for alignment.

Dakazman

[BDA]

Things are really coming together, Sandy! It's looking great!

As for the rack, it pretty much goes against the driver's side mount. The steering column should mate up well there. The tie rods have plenty of threads so you don't need to worry about that. As D'man said, screw them into the tie rod ends generally evenly (you don't have to get anal about it) and then adjust when you do your initial alignment. If you're having a shop do your alignment (a good idea for setting rear toe at least), you'll want to get it as close as you can on your own first.

[Sandyman]

Thanks Gentlemen, Lots to do before I even start working on the body fitment. Still scratching my head about how to get the pads into the rear caliper. Could not find anything in line. They are Ford Escort RS.

[BDA]

Can you find an Escort manual? Maybe call a Ford dealer or shop that's still open and ask them...

[jbcollier]

They all vary.  Find out the proper way lest you break something.

[TurboFource]

Maybe you load pads into calipers before mounting them to bracket 

[Bodzer]

Looking great Sandy! Well done.

[jbcollier]

If the a-arms are rubber bushed, remember they have to be tightened at ride height, not full droop.

[Sandyman]

John, Thanks for the reminder. I will keep everything loose until she is on the ground.

[Sandyman]

Thumbs up to Spyder Chassis! The replacement brake caliper arrived today.