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WTK: Need advice on rear disc brakes conversion
Posted: June 19th, 2016, 3:31 am
by superdude_1130
Hey
I would really like to get some advice on how to go about doing the rear brakes conversion from drum to discs on my 2002 bug eye.
Which brake setup should I look for and what else would I need? And if anyone has the conversion, please PM me details.
Thanks alot.
Re: WTK: Need advice on rear disc brakes conversion
Posted: June 20th, 2016, 7:12 am
by Lance
There are a few options you can go with - legacy, STi or WRX 2-pots. legacy and WRX are 5x100 so you will be able to retain your wheels - If you are doing STi then you would need pre-2004 spindles to keep things 5x100
Either way, you would probably need the following:
1. Rear Spindles with handbrake assembly
2. Calipers
3. Rotors
4. Brakelines
5. Pads
Re: RE: Re: WTK: Need advice on rear disc brakes conversion
Posted: June 25th, 2016, 8:48 pm
by superdude_1130
Lance wrote:There are a few options you can go with - legacy, STi or WRX 2-pots. legacy and WRX are 5x100 so you will be able to retain your wheels - If you are doing STi then you would need pre-2004 spindles to keep things 5x100
Either way, you would probably need the following:
1. Rear Spindles with handbrake assembly
2. Calipers
3. Rotors
4. Brakelines
5. Pads
thanks Lance...by chance u kno where i cud locate the parts?
Re: WTK: Need advice on rear disc brakes conversion
Posted: June 26th, 2016, 6:56 am
by Lance
You can probably check the usual used dealers in the bamboo. Gobin, ramkissons etc.
They will also have a very good idea of the exact parts you will need for the conversion.
Re: WTK: Need advice on rear disc brakes conversion
Posted: June 26th, 2016, 4:23 pm
by superdude_1130
Lance wrote:You can probably check the usual used dealers in the bamboo. Gobin, ramkissons etc.
They will also have a very good idea of the exact parts you will need for the conversion.
Thanks alot Lance.
Re: WTK: Need advice on rear disc brakes conversion
Posted: July 5th, 2016, 9:23 am
by GTR Fever
^legacy will not work...you need SG5/ 02-07 rear disc brake setup. Ensure the assembly you're getting matches your car regarding AWD/ FWD.
AWD rear disc brake assembly and FWD uses a different shock mounting location. It's a direct bolt on, I have done it several times and also supply the parts to get it done.