5-lug Conversion
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ok, I've got the gxl 5-lug hubs, with the saw-blade type rims (off the car). On my car is the 4-lug phone-dial rims with corresponding hubs. I've seen in the Haynes manual how this part is removed and installed, but I want to be sure I've got everything. Is there anything specific that needs to be replaced with a new part? brake line fittings, or anything like that? I know if it's messed up looking it needs to be replaced, but was wondering if there's anything that automatically needs a new part. and the guy I got these from said the brake pads were fairly new, but is there anything I should do with the brakes before installing all this? they've been sitting for awhile. I'm eager to switch to 4-piston calipers :yum:
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if you do 4piston calipers you need brake lines and 4piston pads besides the calipers. to do 5lug you need, hubs and rotors front and rear. anything else ? i never did the 5lug swap. i had a 89 GTU which i did have the 4piston TII calipers put on it though 
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What I have off the car is the 5-lug hub assembly, with the 4 piston calipers attached already to the hub assembly. I'm assuming the brakes have pads, but I guess it's best to check and be sure . Do I need different brake lines than what's already on there? (switching from single to double piston on fronts)
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Oh its fun getting those hubs off You'll find out. I heated up the notched section of the nut, and used a couple small screw drivers with a hammer to bend them out. Just becareful not to break the screw driver off in there.
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' date='Jan 6 2003, 07:27 PM
you are supposed to use an impact gun, they come right off that way
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