disk brake question for my EK

[EKPete]

Hi everyone
I want to upgrade my drum brakes to disk brakes and I was just woundering what type of holden front end can go into a EK holden (sadan). I have read a HR model will fit, but can (HK/HT/HG) also fit (not sure if they are the same design) or is it only the HR.

I also understand from another posting that even in the same model eg HR. not all font ends are the same. is there someone that I should be looking for in buying a front end.

Regards Pete

[Mick]

yes HD/HR is pretty much it without major work and even then the outrigger needs to be changed and if you have a red motor the engine mounts need to be moved you will also need to change the rear brakes to suit the front which will mean a complete diff change or fit a proportioning valve

and depending on how much you want to abide by the law legally it needs an engineers report

[Blacky]

LH-LX Torana will fit as well but it takes a fair amount of work to get it in there -'HKTG would be too wide

[Bluehaze]

There is also the booster to consider.
A remote booster is easier to fit, but you miss out on the pedal feel and control you get from a direct mount booster. The latter, of course is a bit trickier mounting wise, as you are restricted with space, especially so in a manual setup (Clutch master gets in way). Mine is an Xu1(9" double diaphragm) direct mount with an adaptor to step it toward the middle by a couple of inches, but mine's an auto and I still had to sacrifice the bonnet spring to make it fit.
Even my engineer was impressed when we did the brake test, though!