Disc Brakes conversion.

[lanky]

How easy and cheap is it to convert the drum brakes on a Mk1 1.4 RT to disc brakes? and how easy is it, possible to be done by a begginner or a cheap proffesional job?

 

[RSTuning]

16v Rear axle bolts straight on, just need to re-do the brake lines

Paul

 

[lanky]

Is it worth the effort? a noticeable difference?

 

[Zmaster2k]

16v axel is wider ????

 

[bradus]

you need a rsi rear beam found that out today

fairly easy to do

 

[Paddy_g46]

easy but can u b bothered?

also can u just put brake hoses on the end of the exisitng lines?

 

[Batman]

i'm converting mine to discs labour is costing me £120 plus for the rear brakes

 

[Batman]

i'm converting mine to discs labour is costing me £120 plus for the rear brakes

 

[donsrno1]

16v beam will not fit - as someone said above you need an RSi rear beam as teh 16v is too wide for the RT body. IMO it's not worth it as it won't making a major difference to braking performance. Best bet for improved braking would be to get 16v brakes on the front. You just need the calipers, carriers discs and pads.

 

[BenR]

why?

the rear discs are crap on clios.

 

[Sami]

Spose it does look better, drums look w**k! especially if you're trying to make your car look a little sporty, soon as anyone see's drums on the back they know its rubbish

 

[Paddy_g46]

Spose it does look better, drums look w**k! especially if you're trying to make your car look a little sporty, soon as anyone see's drums on the back they know its rubbish

yeh u can stick a sport badgeon the back then and sya look it even has rear discs!