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Once the calipers are bolted... 
   
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Once the calipers are bolted up, I could then install the new POL e-brake cables to the calipers.
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Up front, the Air Ride Technologies... 
   
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Up front, the Air Ride Technologies control arms were already installed. However, the ART arms utilize the old-style ball joints, so I had to take them off and head down to have the new ball joints pressed in.
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Sal down at Placentia Auto... 
   
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Sal down at Placentia Auto in Placentia, CA, helped us out by pressing the new POL ball joints into the arms.
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Once back at the tech center,... 
   
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Once back at the tech center, I reinstalled the arms and dropped the new POL drop spindle into place, which was also spray painted black for a clean look.
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Before the front rotors can... 
   
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Before the front rotors can be installed, I had to grease the new bearings and install them using the new seals as well.
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POL gives you all the necessary... 
   
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POL gives you all the necessary hardware to mount the new front rotors, so it was a breeze mounting everything up.
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The new calipers bolt directly... 
   
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The new calipers bolt directly to the spindles instead of using a separate mounting plate. My next step was to bolt the calipers to the spindles.
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Instead of using rubber flex... 
   
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Instead of using rubber flex hoses, we are going to use these sick-looking stainless hoses that will also add some performance to the system.
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When bolting the stainless... 
   
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When bolting the stainless hoses to the calipers, be sure to use the provided copper washers for a secure fit.

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