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How do you.. Fit rear disc brakes?

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I will be fitting front discs soon. But as its so simple to do, can the rear be done as easy? And how do you make the handbrake work? :?:
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OK, I'm no expert, but I do know it is somewhat harder, especially considering the handbrake...or 'E'-brake for the yanks amongst us. :)

Pity you aren't up here to check out my bug...

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I will make sure that I see your bug when I get up into North Country again :wink: Won't mind if I 'steal' :D some ideas?
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Up here thieves lose their hands. :)

No imagination Thumper :?: ;)
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He He, I wanted to learn from the great magician. :wink: Ah well, if you are going to be secretive I will try it myself. (now, where is that 'Wands-R-us catalogue?)
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Post by calooker »

If you are going to be working in that area I think the best would be to replace all seals and bearing etc. The hardest part to the fitting of the rear disks will be replacing the bearing, the rest is bolt on if you have all the correct fittings cables etc, the front disks is a doddle in comparison to the rear conversion, as there is a bit more work involving gaskets seals etc.
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Merlin is a Sorcerer, not a Magician. Yes, really. :mrgreen:

I teach; not leech. ;)


...and by the way, those Wands-R-Us are cheap Chinese repros, try...
Weak Wand? Wandagra - for better 'Magic', every time. Available over-the-counter at your nearest branch of Camelot
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Post by hitlers revenge »

Hey Calooker, if front disc's are a doddle, how about an explination on how to. What vehicle is best to use as a donor for parts?

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Post by Tony Z »

you buy a kit, not donor parts. You use golf discs and calipers, the rest are made for us
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