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by Spotty
Wed Oct 05, 2016 8:06 am
Forum: Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Disc Brakes
Replies: 4
Views: 838

Re: Disc Brakes

Yes Harv,
that's the kit we got. The brackets themselves fit really well and look great, they supplied the caliper spacer washers and the calipers are on with pads fitted,
looks fantastic, we used Torana calipers and discs, used standard size wheel bearings, if not for mucking around taking discs ...
by Spotty
Tue Oct 04, 2016 2:08 pm
Forum: Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Disc Brakes
Replies: 4
Views: 838

Re: Disc Brakes

Hi Clay,
we removed the complete braking system, leaving just the stub axle assembly. The bottom shoe pivot comes through past the backing plate. We had to grind the four
corners of the stub axle where the backing plate mounting bolts attach. The link is the one that bolts to the bottom 2 holes ...
by Spotty
Tue Oct 04, 2016 7:51 am
Forum: Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Disc Brakes
Replies: 4
Views: 838

Disc Brakes

Gidday, I'm currently changing the front drums to disc, EK 1960, while retaining the Kingpin front end. My mate bought a kit from Castlemaine Rod Shop, it's not as straight forward as they say. The biggest problem so far was the linkage that bots to the stub axle and tie rod end. Where the shoes ...