rear disc conversion
- samurai gary
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rear disc conversion
hi, i have a spare set of front brake calipers for my 1994 samurai, can i use these to do a rear disc conversion...thanks
- dan_2k_uk
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Re: rear disc conversion
In a word. Yes
Janspeed manifold, LWB Vit vented discs and calipers
Build thread -- Build photos -- HLA-Artwork
Coming soon: YJs, Trussed axles, Full float rear.
- twiss
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Re: rear disc conversion
You will need caliper mounts and disc carriers to hold the brakes onto the rear axle.
Muddy zook do the cheapest adapter set...
Then you will need to use a different handbrake as well... and maybe a brake bias adjuster valve
Muddy zook do the cheapest adapter set...
Then you will need to use a different handbrake as well... and maybe a brake bias adjuster valve
Twiss
'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410
"If brute force doesn't fix your problem, you aren't using enough of it."
'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410
"If brute force doesn't fix your problem, you aren't using enough of it."
- dan_2k_uk
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Re: rear disc conversion
Fairplay twiss. I was just running out the house to work so went for the quick answer with the view to expand later.
Janspeed manifold, LWB Vit vented discs and calipers
Build thread -- Build photos -- HLA-Artwork
Coming soon: YJs, Trussed axles, Full float rear.
- twiss
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Re: rear disc conversion
You can make your own adapters and stuff... check out our guide here:
http://www.suzukiclubuk.co.uk/diy/18-wh ... conversion
Twiss
'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410
"If brute force doesn't fix your problem, you aren't using enough of it."
'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410
"If brute force doesn't fix your problem, you aren't using enough of it."
- samurai gary
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Re: rear disc conversion
hi, what is a brake bias adjuster valve...
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Re: rear disc conversion
Sid James gone but never forgotten
Jimny 1.6 not as good as an SJ but still good
Jimny 1.6 not as good as an SJ but still good
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Re: rear disc conversion
You're supposed to have something like 70% brake power on the front to 30% brake power on the back... so it doesn't lock the rear wheels when you brake hard....
Standard drums are so rubbish they are half as good naturally, but when you put the same calipers on the back it makes them pretty much as strong as the fronts
Standard drums are so rubbish they are half as good naturally, but when you put the same calipers on the back it makes them pretty much as strong as the fronts
Twiss
'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410
"If brute force doesn't fix your problem, you aren't using enough of it."
'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410
"If brute force doesn't fix your problem, you aren't using enough of it."