Rear disc brakes?
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Is it possible to convert 1992 SSEi rear drums to discs? If so what do i need and how much. Would i be able to do it myself? Would it be time consuming?
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I think the better question here is why do you want disc brakes in the rear? the largest perfentile of braking is done through the front.. and you would probably never notice a difference between disc and drum.. do you really need that much braking?
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I've been looking into the rear disc thing... basically unless I can find a car from the Cbody line in a wrecker so I can check out the control arms.. the spindles.. the hubs etc etc... see what mounts up.. whats similar... and if anything can be swapped.. what'* all needed
but my main "braking" concern is my fronts .... I'm hopping I can mount up a set of 12inch HD brakes from a 97+ GP ...they Should fit... but it'll be a lil fun getting the calipers mounted up etc.
but for stock brakes... switching to a high temp fluid, Stainless steel braided lines (they aren't that hard to have made or make yourself .. if you can get ahold of the right fittings), good quality pads/shoes... and a set of slotted rotors (if offered for your car.. or ones off another car fit) ... will make a large improvement in your brake feel, response and stopping distance...
the largest concern with brakes upgrades is front... but rear upgrades will help too
but my main "braking" concern is my fronts .... I'm hopping I can mount up a set of 12inch HD brakes from a 97+ GP ...they Should fit... but it'll be a lil fun getting the calipers mounted up etc.
but for stock brakes... switching to a high temp fluid, Stainless steel braided lines (they aren't that hard to have made or make yourself .. if you can get ahold of the right fittings), good quality pads/shoes... and a set of slotted rotors (if offered for your car.. or ones off another car fit) ... will make a large improvement in your brake feel, response and stopping distance...
the largest concern with brakes upgrades is front... but rear upgrades will help too
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There is a huge difference with 4 wheel disc braking over drums, despite only doing 25%-30% of the stopping work its a far improved braking systems over the more antiquated drums.
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I'm forever having problems with my rear drums locking up or being "sticky" in damp weather, etc. If there were components available that could be used, I wouldn't mind making the change. But I would bet that the Master Cylinder is not sized correctly for rear discs.
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Originally Posted by TelePlayer
I'm forever having problems with my rear drums locking up or being "sticky" in damp weather, etc. If there were components available that could be used, I wouldn't mind making the change. But I would bet that the Master Cylinder is not sized correctly for rear discs.
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Originally Posted by Jim W
There is a huge difference with 4 wheel disc braking over drums, despite only doing 25%-30% of the stopping work its a far improved braking systems over the more antiquated drums.
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For racing situations discs win hands down for heat shedding ability, auto x for example. You're really not going to notice the difference much, but you'll have slightly less fade.
I've read where drums are better parking brakes then discs. But if you want to switch them over you need a different proportioning valve for sure.
I've read where drums are better parking brakes then discs. But if you want to switch them over you need a different proportioning valve for sure.