#16424, "Notes on Deano's Drum to Disc Write-Up (and something for Todd)"
Finished the install of the disc brakes yesterday, replacing front calipers and bleeding the systemn later today.
Some notes on the write-up.
3. I didn't find it neccessary to cut the carpet, you can pull the rearseat and slide the carpet down and out of the side trim panels.
9. In case you forget which way the hub came out: Flat side down rounded side on top.
10. I found it easier to pull the grommet, slide it over the cable, then work the grommet back into the car.
I did this with the whole car supported by jack-stands. I highly recommend this way, with just the rear or only one side up, working space would be limited.
And some info for Todd. Out of curosity i weighed the discs vs. the drums. The disc itself weighs a couple pounds less than the drums. 9lbs vs. 11lbs. So the overall weight of the system may be greater with disc brakes, but the rotational mass will be less.
