Drum to Disc

[danny_]

Im just wondering if it is possible to do a drum to disc conversion on mk2 1.4?? And is it worth it??

 

[DannyR]

Yea but you need to do the full rear beam. I have one for sale if your interested

 

[.J.a.m.e.s.]

i kno someone who attempted this...

very difficult and in the end gave up, he knows quite abit about cars and also had aid of a garage,

not worth it in the slightest IMO

 

[Curtis!]

ABS teeth malarky is different as far as the God of F0xy himself explained about 2 days ago on here.

 

[danny_]

So its no reli worth it then?? Lot of messing about??? Ever since ive had the car ive had non stop problems with the drums ive jus had a new set put on and when i brake the brake pedal and the car kinda judders, Eny ideas???

 

[Beef-Mc]

Can be done, chuck enough money at it then anything can be done.

ABS kicking?

 

[danny_]

Im not sure but its only started happening since ive had these new ones put on

 

[Tom]

Not worth it at all.

 

[danny_]

To much messing or not worth it at end of it??

 

[.Ben.]

Rear brakes to f*ck all anyway.

Too much hassle for not enough return.

I'd not bother...

 

[danny_]

Ok mate cheers dont think im going too then.. Eny ides on the vibrations i have coming through the pedal wen i break??

 

[Bux]

Ok mate cheers dont think im going too then.. Eny ides on the vibrations i have coming through the pedal wen i break??

I had this, it was because the drums were warped (more oval than circular).

 

[Bux]

Ok mate cheers dont think im going too then.. Eny ides on the vibrations i have coming through the pedal wen i break??

It could also be the front discs are warped, as youve already changed the drums.

 

[Tom85]

an identicle thread to this was up here 2 or 3 days ago, read those comments too. it actually is not that hard at all.- now that i know how to do it. cost of second hand rear beam&disks callipers only and new handbrake cables.

braking improvement is slightly noticeable, but handling improvement much improved due to wider rear track & much easier to service. all previously explained.