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Topic subjectrear disk brake conversion ?
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32064, rear disk brake conversion ?
Posted by eclipsebloom, Nov-22-09 07:58 AM
Does anyone what kind of adaptor i will need to make 96 disk brakes work on my 95 drums (brake lines).
32067, RE: rear disk brake conversion ?
Posted by RoninEclipse2G, Mar-09-09 06:25 PM
you're not gonna last long if you don't learn how to use the search and the Wiki

rear drum to disc conversion

that's a freebie. most of these questions have already been answered.
32072, RE: rear disk brake conversion ?
Posted by azdave, Mar-11-09 01:45 PM
I like my way better since there is no need for the hassle to change out the e-brake cables. I've done many this way.

http://www.rcaz.com/rcaz/sub%20indexes/drum_to_disc/index.htm
32073, RE: rear disk brake conversion ?
Posted by RoninEclipse2G, Mar-11-09 04:01 PM
Dave's is great if you've got the tools
32074, RE: rear disk brake conversion ?
Posted by ThePerfectShift, Mar-11-09 05:27 PM
I did mine via Daves Method. The step reamer was an unexpected $30 though. Oh and get plenty of PB Blaster. I ended up snapping off the bleed valves on the junkyard calipers i got.
32250, RE: rear disk brake conversion ?
Posted by silver_7, May-03-09 10:46 PM
Originally posted by azdave
I like my way better since there is no need for the hassle to change out the e-brake cables. I've done many this way. http://www.rcaz.com/rcaz/sub%20indexes/drum_to_disc/index.htm


This is an amazing write up.
32083, RE: rear disk brake conversion ?
Posted by klynt96rst, Mar-16-09 01:15 PM
the drum to disc conversion is easy

all you need is the caliper/bracket/brake line/backing plate

jack up car removed old stuff, going to have to take off the hub to get the backing plate off

on the disc backing plate just use a drill bit and bore out the hole a little bigger so the stock ebrake cable will fit down in it,

put the disc backing plate on then remote hub, hook up ebrake cable
put on rotor, bolt on caliper, connect brake line that shouldof came with caliper, and repeat on other side and your down

i know one of the write up tells you to cut a slot in the ebrake "holder" on the disc backing plate and use a clamp to make sure its tight, but i found that just boring the hole for the cable to slide down into, worked just as good, and havent had any problems
32251, RE: rear disk brake conversion ?
Posted by whtclipse98, May-03-09 11:04 PM
I just swapped the whole disc brake setup with hubs over. It was quick and easy doing that.
32376, RE: rear disk brake conversion ?
Posted by MITSUracer123, Jul-06-09 08:38 AM
is there is difference between gsx and gst rear brakes???
32377, RE: rear disk brake conversion ?
Posted by Slo2g, Jul-06-09 10:18 AM
If you get the early 95 GSX brakes they are not a solid rear rotor, its vented. other than that, I think they are the same
32378, RE: rear disk brake conversion ?
Posted by RoninEclipse2G, Jul-06-09 01:12 PM
Originally posted by Slo2g
If you get the early 95 GSX brakes they are not a solid rear rotor, its vented. other than that, I think they are the same


Early 95 rears are awesome if you can find them

keyword: IF
32379, RE: rear disk brake conversion ?
Posted by Slo2g, Jul-06-09 06:52 PM
I KNOW :D !!!!!!!! luckily I found the whole rear end!
32380, RE: rear disk brake conversion ?
Posted by RoninEclipse2G, Jul-06-09 06:54 PM
Lucky baztard! I've never heard of anyone warping the vented rears even with insanely hard track use. I wish I could find a set.

maybe the next car I part out will have to be an early 95 GSX }(
32382, RE: rear disk brake conversion ?
Posted by MITSUracer123, Jul-07-09 08:17 AM
so i have the calipers. anyone have the backing plates?