nderneath a Mustang II or Pinto from where they originated, Mustang II–type spindles are perfect! For decades now hot rodders have been using them with great success under a variety of non–Mustang II vehicles. The potential problem(s) enter(s) the picture when you mix performance-based ½-ton (or larger) trucks and large-diameter wheels with spindles/bearings that were never meant to carry such a, well, heavy load. Under more extreme braking conditions, the spindle “pin” can flex, and with that flex the rotor too will flex, ultimately causing the brake pads to “knock back” against the caliper which, in turn, causes the driver to release and depress the brake pedal to re-engage the pads. This amount of pin flex can vary depending on the quality of the Mustang II spindle, as well as the size of the brakes and wheels/tires they’re trying to stop.
4. To properly torque them down, we use a vise-secured brake rotor as a “jig” to hold the hub in place.