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How do you.. Fit rear disc brakes?

Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:13 pm
by Thumper
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? :?:

Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:26 pm
by Merlin
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...

Cheers, N.

Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:36 pm
by Thumper
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?

Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 2:51 pm
by Merlin
Up here thieves lose their hands. :)

No imagination Thumper :?: ;)

Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 3:28 pm
by Thumper
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?)

Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 3:43 pm
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.

Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 3:51 pm
by Merlin
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

Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 9:57 pm
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?

Cheers
Dave

Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2006 8:24 am
by Tony Z
you buy a kit, not donor parts. You use golf discs and calipers, the rest are made for us