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convert rear brakes from drum to discs?
jossey - 10/5/10 at 08:27 AM

what do i need to convert the rear drums from a sierra to a disc setup.

please!!!

what do i need and does anyone have any?


sucksqueezebangblow - 10/5/10 at 08:47 AM

I've used this kit from Rally Design; http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=562_563 _567&products_id=12234


jossey - 10/5/10 at 09:50 AM

thanks :O)


big-vee-twin - 10/5/10 at 10:15 AM

First of all you need to turn down your drive flanges to 134mm. then you buy some adapter brackets from 3GE components for £18.00

Then you buy some Sierra disks from Ebay £40
and some calipers of your choice - works out to be about half the cost that RD charge


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[Edited on 10/5/10 by big-vee-twin]


whitestu - 10/5/10 at 10:59 AM

Is there much point upgrading to discs?
In theory they are better, but in a light car like a 7 are there any real benefits?


big-vee-twin - 10/5/10 at 11:05 AM

Not many apart from looking pretty and much easier maintanance/set up.


Vindi_andy - 10/5/10 at 12:47 PM

Use a Ghia as the donor then you get rear discs as standard
Ill get me coat


daviep - 10/5/10 at 02:03 PM

quote:
Originally posted by big-vee-twin
Not many apart from looking pretty and much easier maintanance/set up.


In what way is maintenance easier? I would have said the opposite.

Davie


big-vee-twin - 10/5/10 at 04:16 PM

You can see the pads easily to check wear, and you can change them much easier by undoing one bolt!

Much easier than trying to pull off a drum and then taking apart the adjuster mechanism/springs and then rebuilding!!

Just my opinion


jossey - 11/5/10 at 11:24 AM

bee vee

can you give me a bit more info on how to get the drive flanges to 134mm

and can i use normal sierra calipers

thanks mate.